Elders
Andre Pink, our Artistic Director, collaborated with the theatre company Improbable and was one of the leading artists in their project Impro for Elders in 2016 which took place in the library and was followed by 2 successful shows at the Cockpit.
Elders
Cinderella
An Improvised Panto by The Church Street Elders Drama Group
Step into the magical world of pantomime with The Church Street Elders Drama Group, a talented ensemble of elder performers who bring a unique and heartwarming twist to the classic tale of "Cinderella."
Elders
Drama for Elders
The World of Pantomime
Join us for a fun and free creative journey with Andre Pink, founder and Artistic Director of Dende Collective, in a special program designed for elders!
Elders
The Church Street Masquerade 2024
Free Mask Making, Mask Acting & Performance Drop-in Classes
An Intergenerational Project for Ages 18+ and 60+ (All are welcome if 18+) The hit project from 2023 is back, and it's bigger and better!
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GARDENS R US
A Fun Drama & Inter Species Cross-Dressing Project for the 50+
Over two months come and explore your inner bug, plant, and fungi in this fun drama & interspecies cross-dressing project. Inspired by the world of gardens and all who inhabit it, you will create characters and costumes to match.
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Improv for Elders at Church Street Library
Weekly sessions exploring improvisation
Dende Collective is excited to have you join our weekly improv sessions at Church Street Library! We'll explore the art of improvisation, warm up, play drama games, and let our creativity run wild!
Elders
Drama for Elders at Mayfair Library
Weekly sessions exploring improvisation
Dende Collective invites you to join our weekly improv sessions at Mayfair Library. Come and explore the art of improvisation, warm up, play engaging drama games, and let your creativity run wild. We'll also take a break to enjoy tea, coffee, and biscuits.
Elders
The Church Street Mask Project
Free Mask Making & Performance Drop-in classes
An Intergenerational Project for young people 18+ and elders 60+ (but all are welcome if they are 18+). During the month of August the theatre company Dende Collective will hold an open creative workspace at Penfold Community Hub for all to make masks and learn how to perform with them.
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The Glass Flower Society
A touching and magical show about life, death, love and a rabbit, performed by a community group of 60+
Inspired by two short stories by Murilo Rubião, the father of Brazilian Magic Realism, a group of elders 60+ will take the stage for two nights only, to perform their touching version of the tragic tales.
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Drama for Elders - Fellini Style
Fellini Style in Person
Weekly sessions exploring drama, improvisation and the creation of a show based on the world of Italian film director Federico Fellini.
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The Kilburn Mask Project
An Intergenerational Community Project - Mask Making, Acting & Performance
Participants made masks and learned how to bring them to life. They also created costumes for their characters and participated in a walkabout on Kilburn High Street.