SHARE IN THE STORIES OF HEROES

REHABCARE’S Wexford Resource Centre will present Me And My Shadow: A Show About Heroes at the National Opera House on November 30.

Each of us is inspired by different people; from singers to sportspeople, to scientists and more. In Me And My Shadow, the audience will get to share in the stories and people who inspire the members of RehabCare’s Wexford Resource Centre, including Katie Taylor, Brendan O’Carroll and Nelson Mandela.

Devised with the performers, this is a fundraising show to brighten up any winter’s night. Join RehabCare’s Wexford Resource Centre on Wednesday, November 30 at 7pm in the Jerome Hynes Theatre at the National Opera House for a pre- Christmas spectacular packed with humour, music and song.

The show has been produced by Heather Hadrill (director) and Alison Martin (writer-director) with the kind support of the National Opera House and Wexford County Council. It is a unique performance, the script (written by Alison Martin) followed a devising process in which the RehabCare members created their story and subsequent production.

Heather Hadrill said: ‘ This performance is as a result of a 10-week devising process with the service users of RehabCare. During that time, the group explored elements of theatre and acting techniques and this performance is a fusion of the talents and creativity of the group.’

RehabCare’s Resource Centre and newly developed Autism Service in Wexford, funded by the HSE, sup- ports 35 people with physical and intellectual disabilities. Each person is supported to increase their independence and confidence, enabling them to improve their quality of life through the person-centred planning process. There are a wide range of one-to-one and group activities provided in the centre, such as independent living skills, horticulture, cookery, drama, work experiences, leisure activities and many more. In line with New Directions, the people supported by RehabCare are empowered to become active and valued members of their communities

The show is now a sell out, and all those lucky enough to have tickets are in for a real treat. Sarah Kennedy of RehabCare said the group is ‘so looking forward to performing on the big stage at the National Opera House. We will feel like real stars for the night, just like our heroes.’

To add your name to the waiting list for this sellout show, contact the National Opera House box office at 053 9122144.