ATTIC Theatre Company was commissioned to create an entertainment highlighting the issues of Distraction Burglary. The initial tour to London Boroughs of Ma Kelly's Doorstep in 2003 was an immediate success. Following this, a further show was commissioned looking at Safety in the Home, called Ma Kelly Plays It Safe. We have now performed the two shows 145 times in over two thirds of all London boroughs to 9000 people and their carers.
Since 2003, Ma Kelly's Doorstep has toured with great success to lunch clubs, day centres and as part of larger Community Safety events (Merton, Sutton, Wandsworth, Southwark, Hillingdon, Kingston, Brent, Greenwich and Havering).
Ma Kelly's Doorstep
by Jane JamesAttic Theatre Company provides an hour's entertainment, including a song or two, on the serious issue of Bogus Callers and how we can protect ourselves from them.
Ma Kelly is faced with a problem.
She likes company and she trusts people, but sometimes the callers at her door are people she doesn't know. Should she let them in when they need help? If they are from the Water Board or the Gas Company, they'll have a job to do. There's all sorts call at your door these days, and sometimes they're up to no good.
Ma Kelly is a wise old bird. She knows you can only tell a chocolate box by its contents. She's got a little plan to sort 'em all out - come and see Ma Kelly in action, with Nisha, her neighbour and Puss, her cat.
The show is usually followed by a talk from the local Police Community Safety Officer and information on home security.
"Staging productions like this is one of the tactics recommended by the Home Office which has the most impact on elderly, vulnerable, potential victims in relation to distraction burglaries."
Richard Evans, Crime Prevention Officer, Ruislip Police Station"I consider Attic have been a terrific success and recommend the play to you."
Doug Miles, Merton Community Care."I would encourage all older people to come and see these plays as they provide an enjoyable few hours of entertainment as well as offering some important and easy to follow advice on staying safe and secure in your home."
Cllr Maureen O'Mara, Greenwich CouncilPerformances can be booked weekly; as a single show provided it is within a touring period, or for a one-off event such as a Conference. We tour with four actors, a musician, a stage manager and a small, flexible set. A programme flyer is here.
To book contact Victoria Hibbs on 020-8640-6800 or info@attictheatrecompany.com
Ma Kelly Plays It Safe is the sister show with the same format.
It deals with issues of Home Safety and is presented in partnership with the
London Fire Brigade.
Tour dates -
Feb 2010| Sat 6 | 2.30pm | Slade Community Centre Greenwich | Pendrell Street, London SE18 2PJ |
| Mon 8 | 2pm | St. Georges Church Havering | The Parish Centre, St George's Church, Chippenham Rd, Harold Hill, Romford RM3 8HX |
| Tues 9 | 11am | United Reform Church Bromley | 20 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 1RY |
| Wed 10 | 11.30am | The Parchmore Centre Croydon | Thornton Heath Good Neighbours, 53 - 55 Parchmore Road,Thornton Heath,CR7 8LY |
| Fri 12 | 10.30pm | Epicentre Waltham Forest | Epicentre 41 West Street, Leytonstone E11 4LJ |
| Fri 12 | 2pm | Peterhouse Community Centre Waltham Forest | 122 Forest Rise Upper Walthamstow E17 3PW |
| Sat 13 | 11am | The Albany School Havering | Broadstone Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4A |
| Wed 10 | 1.30pm | Chingford Assembly Hall Waltham Forest | Station Road Chingford E4 7EN |
| Thurs 11 | 11am | Meritage Centre Barnet | Church End London NW4 4JT |
| Fri 12 | 11am | Meadows Hall Richmond | Church Rd Richmond TW10 6LN |
| Fri 12 | 2pm | Elleray Hall Richmond | Elleray Road, Teddington TW11 0HG |
| Sat 13 | TBC | Richmond |
