“The show still takes me by surprise with it’s earnestness and simplicity”
Once upon a time, wise old age was an object of aspiration and a pinnacle of collective societal experience. In the 21st century ageing is perceived as a form of…
Once upon a time, wise old age was an object of aspiration and a pinnacle of collective societal experience. In the 21st century ageing is perceived as a form of…
New Role: Company Director We are looking for new Directors to shape our futureThe Performance Ensemble makes high-quality art with the experience of age, in support of social change, based…
Pat White, performer, in Sinfonia rehearsals, April 2023. Witnessing Alan Lyddiard’s latest work SINFONIA was an overwhelming experience last night during its Press Night. I have been following Alan’s work…
A big welcome to Geraldine Montgomerie and Kate Moxon who join The Performance Ensemble in May 2023. Geraldine takes the role of our Executive Producer supporting Alan Lyddiard in our…
We have been working on a revolutionary two-week takeover where older people perform, exhibit and express their stories of lives lived to the fullest. Join us for a celebration of…
Sinfonia is a dynamic, cross-artform performance of music, dance and storytelling written and performed by the generation that brought you punk. Sinfonia is a brand-new production which unapologetically combines moments of…
New Role: Executive Producer The Performance Ensemble are delighted to announce as part of their Art Council funded National Portfolio Organisation status there are two new opportunities to join the…
New Role: Company Administrator The Performance Ensemble are delighted to announce as part of their Art Council funded National Portfolio Organisation status there are two new opportunities to join the…
A voice-over at the conclusion of each episode of the iconic police procedural from the 1950’s The Naked City informs us in deep tones that ‘There are eight million stories…
Sometimes tender, sometimes hopeful, sometimes joyous, sometimes melancholy but most of all profoundly human.