In Other Words

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Show Information
Showing on:
Sat 26 April 2025
Duration:
Approx. 1hr 10mins
Price:
Genre:
Array
Venue:
Mercury Studio
Age Guidance:
12+
Warnings:
Explores themes associated with advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. There will also be some flashing lights.

They call it ‘the incident’ now. What happened when they first met. He always said it was part of his ‘romantic plan’, but they both know that’s rubbish.

Connected by the voice of Frank Sinatra, this intimate, humorous and deeply moving love story explores the effects of Alzheimer’s disease and the transformative power of music to help us remember the past, connect with the present and hope for the future.

Matthew Seager’s five star, 4X Molière Award winning play has now been seen by over 300,000 people in multiple languages across the globe.

Free tickets for care workers

Music for Dementia and TBC Productions are working together to offer a free night out for care workers to see the multiple award-winning theatre production, In Other Words.

Along with free tickets, this special package includes:
● a free drink
● a goodie bag
● a Q&A with the actors, writer & a special guest after the show

In Other Words is a five star, internationally acclaimed play by Matthew Seager. Connected by the music of Frank Sinatra, this intimate, humorous and deeply moving love story, explores the effects of Alzheimer’s disease and the incredible power of music. It has won awards in countries all over the world and been seen by more than 300,000 people.

Matthew Seager, playwright and producer says: ‘In Other Words shines a light on the skilled and compassionate work of carers. This free ticket offer is our way of saying thank you for the tireless work and the difference care workers make in the lives of those living with dementia.’

Including us, six venues across the UK are taking part and care workers can choose to see the play at one of the following venues and performances:

The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre (Havant) – Thu 27 March
Nottingham Playhouse – Fri 4 April
The Dukes, Lancaster – Tue 15 April
Mercury Theatre, Colchester – Fri 25 April
Capital Theatres (Edinburgh) – Fri 2 May
Arcola Theatre (London) – Tue 20 May

To apply for tickets, care workers can find a booking form via the button below. 

Apply for free care workers tickets

*Tickets will be subject to availability. If you have any questions, please reach out to TBC Productions and Music for Dementia.

Content to Consider

Explores themes associated with advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. There will also be some flashing lights.

Studio Event

Please note that this performance takes place in our smaller Studio Theatre. If it’s your first visit or you are unfamiliar with the Mercury building, you can find out more about our spaces here.

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