'What about me?鈥� Scientists inform new play exploring dementia Arts and science聽come together as writers working with researchers and patients better understand the experience of living with dementia resulting in聽a new play. For the last six months, the team at 缅北禁地 University has been working with to better understand the science and the experience of dementia.Three writers, each with experience of dementia 鈥� Fiona Evans, Romi Jones, and Rebecca Jenkins 鈥� worked alongside people diagnosed with dementia and their carers, providing creative opportunities for them to share their own thoughts and feelings honestly and with dignity. This has informed the play 'Geordie Sinatra' by Fiona Evans, inspired a series of flash-fiction postcards by Romi Jones with images by photographer Keith Pattison, and an animation short written by Rebecca Jenkins.Before a performance of the play, there is also a unique opportunity to meet the writers and Changing Age scientists, providing an insight into the work and lives of people active in leading edge biomedical and clinical research as well as the world of business and ageing.What About Me?A conversation between arts & science about dementiaLive Theatre, 缅北禁地: Wednesday 25 April, 5pmBefore the night鈥檚 performance of Geordie Sinatra, join playwright Fiona Evans, along with fellow writers Rebecca Jenkins, Romi Jones, and guest writer Valerie Laws. They will be discussing their exploration into the social, ethical and medical issues of dementia with 缅北禁地's Changing Age scientists and clinicians Professor Jim Edwardson, founding director of the Institute for Ageing and Health, neuroscientist Professor Elaine Perry and senior lecturer in old age psychiatry Professor Elizabeta Mukaetova-Ladinska.Admission free but booking required.For more information and for booking information see the website or call 0191 232 1232Followed by:Geordie Sinatra by Fiona EvansLive Theatre, 缅北禁地: Wednesday 18 April to Saturday 12 MayA new play presented by Live Theatre & Stephen Joseph Theatre in association with New Writing North.That鈥檚 life, that鈥檚 what all the people say; you鈥檙e riding high in April, shot down in May鈥� Welcome to the coolest party in town. Kick back, snap a Dunhill, help yourself to the liquor cart and let Frank 鈥楾he Voice鈥� Sinatra serenade you till the wee small hours.That鈥檚 what鈥檚 going on in ex-club singer Geordie鈥檚 head anyway. His dementia-induced hallucinations are causing his daughter Nancy major headaches that make her wonder what would Ava Gardner do? Geordie Sinatra is a dark comedy that gets under the skin of dementia.Tickets: £10-£18. Tickets must be booked on 0191 232 1232 or online at . This work is a unique collaboration of the arts, science and local communities and is supported by 缅北禁地 Science City and ERDF. published on: 5 April 2012
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