Our Social Club is an opportunity for anyone aged 55 and over to connect with other members of our community, learn new skills and take part in fun activities.

This is an opportunity for participants to get involved creatively and is a safe inclusive space to forge new friendships.

The Social Club meets every Thursday from 12-2pm and the activities follow a rotating pattern each month, and you can participate in as many of the activities as you wish – oh and the best part? Brews and biscuits are included in the price!

September-December:

07/09/2023 Meet-Up – Meet Steve Mannix – Executive Director
14/09/2023 Dance
21/09/2023 Playreaders
28/09/2023 Creative Writing Writing for Physical Theatre
05/10/2023 Dance
12/10/2023 Meet-Up Meet-Up – ‘I Really Do Think This Will Change Your Life’
19/10/2023 Dance
26/10/2023 Playreaders – Mercury Original ‘I Really Do Think This Will Change Your Life’
02/11/2023 Creative Writing Themes from Mercury Original ‘I Really Do Think This Will Change Your Life’ (optional 2.30pm matinee to join after session)
09/11/2023 Dance
16/11/2023 Meet-Up Panto
23/11/2023 Dance
30/11/2023 Playreaders – Me…
07/12/2023 Creative Writing – Write your own children’s show
14/12/2023 Dance & meet-up Christmas Party – Sing-song & dance

Activities include:

Monthly Meet Ups
Join us for tea and an audience with one of our in-house or visiting artists talking about their latest projects and career highlights.

Dance Group
Perfect for dancers of any ability, this class is designed to enable attendees to explore different dance styles in a fun and supportive environment. Guaranteed to improve self-confidence, body strength, balance and general wellbeing.

Play Readers
Come and explore the greatest plays ever written in our good-humoured and sociable group. We’ll be looking at famous scenes, examining the lives of characters and exploring how writers create moments of dramatic genius.

Creative Writing
Explore the craft of writing for live performance in a friendly, supportive environment. Learn about story, structure, dialogue, character and style. No previous experience of writing is necessary just come along and have a go!

Full schedule for the Autumn to be confirmed. 

Accessibility

All of our activities are accessible and inclusive and you are able to inform us of any additional requirements you have when booking or by becoming a member of our Access for All scheme here.