......spent four hours with a group of 30 people with physical and learning disabilities. They meet every Wednesday evening in North Walsham and the group is part of Mencap. Anne Indge runs the group and had invited me to join the 'Valentines Disco' to get to know the group before arranging a future drama workshop.
Anne introduced me to everyone and all members made me feel very welcome. They were all excited to hear that I would be doing some drama with them.
They have previously performed Grease and The Wizard of Oz. Their friends, relatives and carers came to watch and the events were talked about very positively. It was even suggested that they would be very interested for me to direct a show in the future.
After a night on the dance floor, I arranged to telephone Anne to book the drama workshop we had discussed. I am hoping to book it for Wednesday 25 February.
It was invaluable for me to meet the group prior to holding the workshop. I now know levels of ability and the venue etc. They also know me! Which is a real advantage, as trust is a must with this client group.
I am nervous but excited. I am hoping the group will agree to being filmed.
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