WHO SPILT SANTA'S SECRET?

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On Christmas Eve, 2017, Naked Frank Theatre reached out to vulnerable adults, living permanently in mental health units. Performing their Christmas musical, Who Spilt Santa's Secret?, to mental health facilities the company encouraged service-users, who would otherwise have spent their Christmas alone, to celebrate together. Written as an alternative Christmas musical, the show combined singing, dancing and storytelling in an unconventional manner.

​"Though we cannot replace home comforts, we aim to introduce vulnerable individuals to a community that cares and is inclusive. We want to help to create positive, lasting memories. We want vulnerable people to know that they haven't been forgotten."

The cast of Who Spilt Santa's Secret? was made up of eleven young actors, all working on a voluntary basis. The aim was to give young people the opportunity to engage in theatre at Christmas and use art to positively change vulnerable people's lives. ​

"Christmas is for everyone, and the ironic truth is that most people forget about others when the stress of the festivities begin. This project shines a very positive light on the generosity and kindness of humans. Our cast have given their time for free; for no other reason than to make someone else, whom they don't know, happy. That's the true spirit of Christmas."

CREATIVE TEAM

DIRECTOR
Carleigh-Ann Portelli
Claire Louise Portelli

CAST
Alex Bullen
​Anna Regelous
Carly Kerr
Emma Black
Hannah Robinson
Harry Davis
Jamie Pearton
Louise Clarke
Rachel King
Natalie Murphy
Natasha Nicola

​WRITER
Carleigh-Ann Portelli

PRODUCER
Naked Frank Theatre

FUNDED BY
Oxleas NHS Trust
Pippa Crawford
Rafe Beckley
Stacey Jane Pettard
Dennis Pettard
Karen Black
Mary Redmond

SUPPORTED BY
Oxleas NHS Trust