Llandrindod Wells care home residents have been treated to a journey back to the 1940’s thanks to a theatre group.
A Llandrindod Wells theatre group has treated residents at a residential home to a journey back to the 1940’s.
In a heart-warming visit to Wylesfield Residential Home, the Llandrindod Wells Theatre Company took residents on an immersive journey back to the 1940s.
After the success of their Down in the Shelters event at Howey Village Hall in September — which saw attendees enjoy wartime games, ration boxes, and performances by tribute acts of Flanagan & Allen, Vera Lynn, and the Andrew Sisters —the company brought an encore of those timeless songs to Wylesfield.
The sing-along brought nostalgia and joy to the residents, capturing the era’s spirit with classic tunes and lively performances that bridged generations.
The familiar melodies sparked memories and smiles, allowing everyone to join in the wartime camaraderie for an afternoon.
The unforgettable spirit of comradery of the time was recreated using a combination of singalongs, encouraging participants to “Pack Up Your Troubles In Your Old Kit Bag”, “Hang Out Your Washing On The Siegfried Line” and “Kiss Me Goodnight Sergeant Major” and themed games, based on The Great Escape and the Dambusters.
With nostalgic tunes and warm memories filling the air, the performance offered a joyful and inclusive environment where residents could share in iconic music from the wartime era.
Llandrindod Wells Theatre Company’s dedication to connecting and uplifting the community through theatre was clear in every note, creating a bond across generations through the shared experience of live performance.
The Down in the Shelters event was produced by Keith and Mandy Davies, who originally created the highly successful format as part of the Victorian Festival, in it heyday, over 20 years ago.
