Care home staff take to the stage for panto
A care home is planning to give residents a Christmas to remember despite a difficult year with a DIY panto performance of Cinderella, including a special twist.
Staff at Washington Manor Care Home, which is operated by St Martins, decided to host their own version of the classic fairy tale after being forced to cancel their usual Christmas plans due to coronavirus restrictions.
The performance, ‘Cinderella in the Manor,’ will feature all of the St Martins staff, with a special twist seeing Cinderella working as a domestic in a care home.
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tyre is hoping the show will provide a little bit of fun to lift spirits at the end of what has been a difficult year for both staff and residents.
She said: “It’s just a little bit of fun after such a difficult year for everyone. We would normally be inviting all the families of residents in for some sing-a-longs or festive activities but we can’t so we wanted to do something fun for both residents and staff.
“Things like this are massive for residents' wellbeing. Not being able to see their families has had a massive i m pac t o n a l ot o f p e o p l e. Everyone is fed up of covid and we want to lift spirits.”
St Martins Washington Manor Care home currently houses 52 residents and provides residential, dementia and respite care for elderly residents.
S t a f f at t h e c a re h o m e are appealing for donations of costumes for the performance .
A nyo n e wh o m ay b e able to help should contact Wendy McIntyre on 0191 467 0015.