THE QUESTORS THEATRE ARCHIVES
PlayBack
Reminiscence Theatre at The Questors
PlayBack was set up in 1989 and is The Questors' reminiscence theatre group. PlayBack members, who are drawn from Questors membership, gather the oral memories and the experiences of people in and around the Borough of Ealing. From this material the group produces a play which is performed at The Questors and is then toured to community venues around the borough.
PlayBack thus takes the play back not only to those who have shared their memories with us, but to those who have shared similar experiences and times. Several performances over a two to three week period are held in old people's homes and clubs, sheltered housing, community centres and hospitals. After each show the actors and crew meet the audience to discuss the play, sharing more stories and reminiscences over a cup of tea.
PlayBack is also involved in workshops for schoolchildren which are organised with Gunnersbury Park Museum. PlayBack members use transcript material and play extracts to illustrate aspects of local history.
1990
Soapsud Island
1991
The Cuckoo School
1995
Rhythm of the Road
1997
From Cradle to Grave
2000
Soapsud Island