International hit play about dementia comes to Lyth Arts Centre this May
Following award-winning, five-star performances around the world, In Other Words comes to Lyth Arts Centre as part of a tour of England and Scotland.
In Other Words is a deeply affecting love story, exploring the transformative power of music to help reconnect those living with dementia to their loved ones and the world around them. The play traces the relationship of Jane and Arthur, connected by the voice of Frank Sinatra from the moment they first meet and through the ups and downs of the 50 years that follow.
Since its premiere in London in 2017, In Other Words has enjoyed remarkable international success with more than 300,000 spectators across four continents. The French translation Oublie Moi won an unprecedented four Moliére Awards in 2023, including Best Play, and the Argentinian production won a Premios Award.
The cast for the new tour production includes Lydia White, fresh from playing Miss Honey in the West End production of Matilda as Jane. Matthew Seager, who wrote the play, reprises the role of Arthur. Matthew was last at Lyth Arts Centre in in 2022 playing Marco Pantani in cycling epic Ventoux.
The show, which was described as ‘exquisite’ by The Scotsman, was made in partnership with the Utley Foundation’s Music for Dementia campaign, which has a goal of making music an integral part of dementia care through grants to inspirational charities and special projects, as well as awareness raising.
The performance will take place on Sunday, May 11, at 7:30pm in Lyth Arts Centre. Tickets are priced at £16 and can be purchased online at www.lytharts.org.uk
You can also buy tickets by emailing boxoffice@lytharts.org.uk or phoning 01955 601428.
