A new play developed from dementia research led by Professor Justine Schneider from the Institute of Mental Health was performed in Nottingham in September 2018.

Shining a light on the experiences of paid carers for people living with dementia, “Silva Lining’s care plan” is a theatre performance that explores the complex relationship between carer and cared for, in a heart-rending and laugh out loud way.

“Everyone involved as commissioners of care services or as carers should immerse themselves in this play. You will forever see ‘caring’ in a new light.”

There were two premiere performances of "Silva Lining’s Care Plan" for domiciliary and care home professionals held on Friday 21st September, hosted by Nottingham Contemporary.  

The cast and director, Elspeth Penny, were interviewed by Notts TV during rehearsals and shared their thoughts on why this new play was an important way to share new dementia research with practitioners and carers:

https://nottstv.com/programme/ey-up-notts-thursday-20th-september/

(Watch the programme from 07:04)

BBC East Midlands Today also filmed the cast and director in rehearsals and during the performances held on Sept 21st, as well as interviewing Professor Schneider. 

Watch the play's writer and director, Elspeth Penny, explain more about the play and its characters: