William Kite Has Memory Issues

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Theatre (drama, contemporary)

  • Accessibility:
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

Though dementia is increasingly common in an ageing population, it remains an unknown quantity to many. This drama, based on the writer’s experience of seeking support for someone with early-onset Alzheimer's, features the frustrations and difficulties encountered on the journey from initial symptoms to eventual diagnosis. It explores gentle William’s interactions with interested parties – GP, fraudster, social worker, etc – as he faces his changing reality. The play aims to provide an entertaining, thought-provoking, occasionally humorous audience experience in its depiction of the impact of encroaching dementia on an intelligent, independent individual.

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: The audience enter the venue from Merchant Street, with the box office located on street level. 3 steps or a lift provide access to the upper foyer, with snack bar and toilets on this level. The space is located immediately off the upper foyer, with one row of seats on the same level. A shallow rake provides additional seating.

    • Wheelchair access type: Platform Lift

  • Stairs: 2 - 5
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

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lee 24 days ago

A very important play highlighting the very important and personal aspects of dementia and those living with it. A truly heartbreaking piece which at times makes you reel with frustration with how difficult the government makes things to get the ball rolling for support. My mother is now at the late stage of Lewy Body Dementia and a lot rang true to me and was well observed.

The emotions of hopelessness, despair and frustration whilst trying to keep it all together for the sufferer could have been explored more and the characters could have been fleshed out as a lot felt like exposition dumps which made it feel like a commercial at times. I wasn't too sure about the relationships to those who cared and wondered if Kite had any family who helped him along his perilous journey.

All in all, it was a wonderful, important show that had me in tears and we can clearly see it was a very personal story to those involved. To make it that bit more urgent and fluid, maybe a movement creator and visualised direction could have made this extra powerful and urgent. Fantastic effort though and please support these stories and keep up the good work cast! ❤️
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North West End UK (3/5 stars) 19 days ago

A poignant dedication to those lost to the disease

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