THE STAGE was set at a Rugby care home when students from Harris Church of England School helped residents celebrate World Theatre Day.
The pupils visited Overslade House to perform poetry including Shakespeare’s famous Sonnet 18, songs by the Beatles, and self-composed songs performed on piano.
The home’s Activities Co-ordinator Julie Bateman said: “Our residents all love the theatre and are so knowledgeable about different plays and musicals.
“We all enjoyed sharing our favourite passages from plays and reminiscing about our trips to the theatre. We have also been lucky to watch live theatre shows in the home from The Barn Theatre and also A Christmas Carol live from the Old Vic on our large screen.
“We look forward to seeing Harris students in July who will perform songs from the Bugsy Malone musical.”
Violetta Baesu, General Manager at the home, added: “It was a brilliant day and our residents all enjoyed listening to the students and swapping stories about their favourite trips to the theatre and the wonderful productions they have seen over the years in different theatres all over the world.
“Some of our residents acted in their younger days, so it was lovely to hear all about the various parts they had played.”
