QEF Showcase Ability

Countries come together to showcase their abilities

Disabled Clients at QEF’s Independent Living Services in Leatherhead are hosting and starring in an evening of theatrical performances with friends from Greece, Germany and Spain.

The evening is being held to showcase the work of four international organisations, who thanks to the ELDEP project which is funded by the Grundtvig Organisation of the European Union, were brought together and given a platform to express themselves and educate others about their respective countries and abilities.

The ELDEP Project stands for European Learning and Development Exchange Programme. It involves clients with learning difficulties from Germany, Greece, Spain and the U.K travelling to each country to host a week of activities, concluding in a dramatic performance in Surrey.

Cathy Cannon, one of the organisers responsible for the evening taking place, said,
“All the clients that are taking part are so happy, they love being able to participate in something creative. I think this type of activity shows that people can work together to create fabulous friendships and productions, despite communication and geographical barriers.”

One of QEF’s Independent Living Clients, who is taking part in the event, Sarah Mosenthal, said, “ELDEP is wonderful. I have loved working with the other people in all the different countries, and have made really good friends even though we don’t speak the same language. I can’t wait for the show in April!”

The final show to bring all this work together will be on Saturday 17th April at 7.30pm at Esher Church of England High School. The show will consist of short plays of a general 60’s theme performed by each international group and a display of all the work that has been produced throughout.

The performance will be open to the public; Tickets are free although donations are appreciated.