Care Home Tours

For those that are no longer able to come to the theatre, we spread the joy of theatre to care homes and day centres across Edinburgh and the Lothians with our specially tailored shows.

Following the fantastic success of the Christmas Care Homes tour over the last four years, we launched our first Summer Care Homes Tour in 2025 with the fabulous production Jack In The Box.

Our 2025 Christmas show, The Christmas Box toured to over 18 Care Homes and Day Centres and was a live, interactive and highly sensory theatre experience for people living with dementia, care home residents and care staff. It was created and performed by Michelle Burke and James Ross, who both regularly work in care settings supporting people with dementia artistically.

“Every time you come we love it and I mean that"
Care Home staff member

A woman with bright orange hair, wearing an apron and necklace, presents a bowl of food to two older adults in reindeer antler headbands during a festive Care Home Tours event. Another person is visible in the background.

A group of elderly people and two younger women take part in a festive activity during Care Home Tours. Some are seated in pink chairs, while others stand and dance amid holiday hats and cheerful decorations in the communal room.

During Care Home Tours, a woman with red hair and an apron stands before seated elderly people, holding up a pair of knickers. A man sits at a table on the left, with a piano and whiteboard in the background.

A person in a festive apron, leading Care Home Tours, gestures dramatically between tables of seated people—including some elderly guests. Mugs, a pink balloon, and wrapped presents add to the cheerful atmosphere in the room.

A group of older adults sit at a table in a Care Home, some smiling and one wearing a Santa hat. A person hands a small plate of chocolates across the table, which is decorated with cups, tinsel, and festive decorations.

A woman with bright orange hair, wearing an apron and necklace, presents a bowl of food to two older adults in reindeer antler headbands during a festive Care Home Tours event. Another person is visible in the background.

A group of elderly people and two younger women take part in a festive activity during Care Home Tours. Some are seated in pink chairs, while others stand and dance amid holiday hats and cheerful decorations in the communal room.

During Care Home Tours, a woman with red hair and an apron stands before seated elderly people, holding up a pair of knickers. A man sits at a table on the left, with a piano and whiteboard in the background.

A person in a festive apron, leading Care Home Tours, gestures dramatically between tables of seated people—including some elderly guests. Mugs, a pink balloon, and wrapped presents add to the cheerful atmosphere in the room.

A group of older adults sit at a table in a Care Home, some smiling and one wearing a Santa hat. A person hands a small plate of chocolates across the table, which is decorated with cups, tinsel, and festive decorations.

"I enjoyed looking at the residents faces as they sang along and laughed at the jokes"
Care Home staff member

A woman in a red plaid jacket and hat stands beside a large box labelled "FRAGILE,". Inside, a figure with a knitted face, hat, and scarf awaits.

Jack in the Box

Dates Fri 22 May 2026

strands Dementia friendly

Venue: Festival Theatre

More info : Jack in the Box Book now

A group of older adults sits together at a table, some smiling and holding musical instruments like a tambourine and maracas, with refreshments and snacks nearby.

Tea and 'Jam'

Dates Mon 25 May - Mon 29 Jun 2026

strands Dementia friendly

Venue: Festival Theatre

More info : Tea and ‘Jam’

Brew and Blether

Dates Wed 27 May 2026

strands Dementia friendly

Venue: Festival Theatre

More info : Brew and Blether Selling fast

Community Creatives

Dates Mon 1 Jun 2026

strands Dementia friendly

Venue: Festival Theatre

More info : Community Creatives Book now

A man sings into a microphone while another plays keyboard; four older adults with sheet music sit Together in Song on a red carpeted stage.

Together in Song

Dates Fri 5 Jun 2026

strands Dementia friendly

Venue: Festival Theatre

More info : Together in Song Selling fast

A group of older adults sit in a semicircle raising their arms during an indoor group activity; a few musicians are playing instruments at the front.

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Comfy Ceilidh

Dates Wed 17 Jun 2026

strands Dementia friendly

Venue: Festival Theatre

More info : Comfy Ceilidh