Cosgrove Theatre Players proudly presented their live performance ‘ The Misfits’ at Hutcheson’s Grammars School on the evening of Thursday 23rd October.
Misfits, it is a tale inspired by Beauty and the Beast and Alice in Wonderland created and directed and by Clare Hume, Inclusive Drama Artist in collaboration with the Cosgrove Theatre Players. The impressive technical design and wizardry were thanks to Susannah McWhirter.
Heather Gray, CEO said:
We were delighted that over one hundred of Cosgrove’s community of families, friends’ and people we support attended the show. We raised over £550 on the night from our raffle, programmes, and our 65th anniversary merchandise sales which will go towards supporting our ongoing drama work. Drama is a powerful art that allows individuals to excel, focus on their talents, and grow in confidence. Clare is highly skilled in drawing out each performer’s potential, nurturing individuals’ strengths and talents to create something unique, and special. A huge thanks to filmmaker Helena Ohman for the fantastic soundscapes and for filming the live performance and capturing the magic of ‘The Misfits’!
Clare Hume commented:
“As a teacher, a facilitator, an artist, I have grown along with the participants. We learn from one other. We let the individuals discover for themselves where their strengths lie. There is no ceiling on expectations.”
The event ended with a Vote of thanks and drawing of the raffle by Donny Lyons Co-Chair of Cosgrove Care.
A special thanks to the Provost Mary Montague of East Renfrewshire for attending the show and for supporting our work.
Thanks Cosgrove’s incredible team of staff and volunteers for working tirelessly to ensure a wonderful evening.
We are grateful to Hutcheson’s Grammar school for their support and assistance and to the National Lottery, Improving Lives Fund for funding support.
