Singin’ in the Rain – Matinée dementia friendly film

Monday, 16 September 2019
01:00 PM – 04:00 PM
£4.00
for participants
Free
for carers

eaturing Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds

1927: Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are the darlings of the silent silver screen. Offscreen, Don, aided by his happy-go-lucky friend and piano accompanist, Cosmo Brown, has to dodge Lina’s romantic overtures, especially when he falls for chorus girl Kathy Selden. With the advent of sound in motion pictures, it is decided to turn Don and Lina’s new film into a “talkie” and a musical at that. The only problem is Lina’s voice, which mere words cannot describe. Thus, Kathy is brought on to dub her speaking and singing voice in secret, and Don’s on top of the world. But then Lina finds out…

Come to our dementia friendly film screening! Matinée provides film screenings for people living in the community who have a dementia or memory challenges and their friends, family and carers. We create a sociable and friendly atmosphere with tea, coffee, cake and fun film related activities. We hope everyone enjoys their afternoon and comes back for more!

Arts 4 brain health Early stage Moderate dementia Young onset Film

Event address

Nailers Football Club
Bridge Street, Belper DE56 1BA, UK

Transport options: Buses, Rail, Parking nearby, Disabled parking