Our new creation: An Alzheimer cabaret.
Hopefully an unforgettable one!
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It is a co-creation between Tamara Astor, an actor-singer and clown trained at Gaulier, and Sophie Besse - PSYCHEdelight's AD - a theatre director specialised in bringing life stories to the stage through clowning and visual poetry.
It is a one-woman show with audience participation.
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We just had a first work in progress sharing at our venue partner, the Park Theatre, and received a lot of encouraging feedbacks as well as a fantastic invitation from neurologists working in Alzheimer's research who were present at the sharing: Our cabaret show will be part of the Alzheimer's Association International Conference, as an artistic exploration that highlights key insights about Familial Alzheimer's Disease while giving an empowering voice to those affected or at risk.
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With this first timeline in mind, we also hope to be part of the Brighton Fringe beforehand and to follow the conference with a London run in autumn- winter 2026.
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'Your different characters are so brilliant and to see you transform is such a delight to watch. I loved seeing your comic characters mixed in with punchy moments, it felt very special. So brilliant!'
'The cabaret aspect of it is fantastic. I loved the songs and going through the story of it whilst you were singing.'
'The mask work was absolutely fantastic. Can't believe you sang in that position!'
'So personal and universal at the same time. So rich and beautiful with the songs, the mask, the clowning and everything. It was fantastic!'
'I loved that you played with us as well. Loved the tonal shifts. As an audience you are not just sitting there, you are part of a wild journey and that is amazing!'
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'So moving & beautiful. I lost my dad as well and being able to laugh & cry at the same time is a fantastic feeling. Thank you.'
'It was brilliant. I laughed and I wept. I actually wish I'd taken advantage of the tissues moment.'
'Such a wonderful way to share that feeling and fear of death. It's so important to laugh at it as well otherwise you'll have a mental breakdown. Really cathartic!'
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'Very moving, very honest, I really appreciated how you took us all along on your journey. just wonderful.'
CREATIVE TEAM
A show devised by Tamara Astor (performer) and Sophie Besse (director)
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Lights: Andrew Brock
Music composition: James Pearson
Lyricists: James Pearson & Tamara Astor
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