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Destigmatising dementia at the opera

A visit to the theatre is an occasion for escapism for all of us, which is why it’s especially important to make the arts accessible to as many people as possible.

Many venues now offer relaxed performances, whether they are for parents of young children or neurodiverse audiences.

The Geller Institute of Ageing and Memory at the University of West London, in collaboration with the London College of at Lawrence Hall. Performed ahead of its world premiere at the Tête à Tête festival in London, this new, modern opera takes a fresh look at the Greek myth from Homer’s.

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