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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 2002 was an immediate success, and it has toured to lunch clubs, day centres and as part of larger Community Safety events. 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 232 times in over two thirds of all London boroughs to 13,000 people and their carers. Our new play Ma Kelly Goes to the Games looks at healthy living and the fun that can be had making new friends and getting fit and active!
>>Go to tour dates in March 2011
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 CouncilTour dates March 2011-
March 2011| Mon 14th | 11.15am & 2.35pm | Enfield Civic Centre Enfield | Civic Centre, Silver St, EN1 3XY |
| Tues 15th | 12pm & 2pm | St Ann's Church Kingston | Kingston Hill, Kingston KT2 7LX |
| Wed 16th | 11am | Epicentre Waltham Forest | Epicentre 41 West Street, Leytonstone E11 4LJ |
| Wed 16th | 3pm | Peterhouse Community Centre Waltham Forest | 122 Forest Rise Upper Walthamstow E17 3PW |
| Thurs 17th | 12pm | Chingford Assembly Hall Waltham Forest | Station Road Chingford E4 7EN |
| Fri 18th | 12pm | Eastbury Barking & Dagenham | 79 Blake Avenue, Barking IG11 9SF |
| Fri 18th | 3.30pm | Elim Church Barking & Dagenham | Axe Street, Barking |
| Sat 19th | 2pm | Harp House Barking & Dagenham | Helmore Road, off Upney Lane, Upney, London IG11 9PH |
| Mon 21st | 2pm | Honor Oak Community Centre Lewisham | 50 Turnham Road, London, SE4 2JD |
| Tues 22nd | 12pm | Twickenham Baptist Church Richmond | 50-52 The Green, Twickenham, Middx TW2 5AB |
Performances 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. Please download our booking information.
To book contact Victoria Hibbs on 020-8640-6800 or info@attictheatrecompany.com
Ma Kelly Plays It Safe is a sister show with the same format. It deals with issues of Home Safety and is presented in partnership with the London Fire Brigade. Our new play Ma Kelly Goes to the Games looks at healthy living and the fun that can be had making new friends and getting fit and active!