The show is inspired by the history of beaches as a working environment, all the stories and practical skills from net-mending to boatbuilding, varnishing, fishmongering, sail-mending, knitting and gutting. 

The meeting of the natural environment and human endeavour that has through the ages and across all civilisations taken place on beaches offers a plentiful sensory playground, ripe for participatory theatre made for and with older people. 

Enquire about hosting a performance

On The Beach can tour to a combination of care homes, community centres and arts venues. 

If you'd like to discuss hosting a performance as part of the 2023 tour, contact Claude Graham, Producer, at producer@sparetyre.org. 

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch Performances
An intimate performance for audience of 6 (plus carers), On The Beach is suitable for individuals at all stages of the dementia pathway. We are delighted to invite you to one of our pay-what-you-can performances at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch on:

Tuesday 4th, Wednesday 5th & Thursday 6th July 2023. 

For more information and to book tickets, please visit the Queen's Theatre website or call their box office on 01708 443333.