A care home near Winchester has brought Shakespeare to its residents in a special open-air performance of Romeo and Juliet.
The Dower House in Headbourne Worthy hosted the event in its gardens, welcoming families and members of the wider community to enjoy an accessible production of the timeless play delivered by The Open Bar Theatre and The Dot Collective.
Chris Golding, chief operating officer at The Dower House, said: "Whilst some residents still enjoy trips to the theatre, others are no longer able to attend performances in the traditional way, so it is a real pleasure to bring the theatre to them.
"The cast truly embraced the spirit of the day – Romeo and Juliet even sang a duet for one of our residents in their room, creating a very special moment that will be remembered for a long time."
The theatre companies are touring the south of England this summer to mark 10 years of accessible outdoor theatre.
Set against the backdrop of Dower House's gardens, the performance brought music, colour, and drama to life, encouraging interaction from residents and staff alike.
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Christine Farmery, activities co-ordinator at The Dower House, said: "The cast were absolutely wonderful. Seeing our residents and staff encouraged to get up, dance and become part of the production was fabulous.
"The two residents who received personal visits from the cast in their rooms were especially touched by the experience. It brought such joy to everyone involved."
One resident, Mrs Read, said: "This young, good-looking man came into my room, took hold of my hand and sang to me. I was so thrilled.
"I've never had anyone sing like that to me before. He had a powerful and a beautiful voice."
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