Residents of the Knowles Care Home in Coventry got a wonderful surprise as the TV & West End star paid them a special visit.
Phantom of the Opera star, Dave Willets, who has been one of the country’s leading musical actors for years, brought his guitar along to entertain the residents, some of whom are living with dementia.
Dave Willets played the Phantom, and also Jean Valjean in Les Misérables in the west end and was a huge hit with the residents.
“I have been to quite a few ‘Singing for the Brain’ sessions [a UK-wide initiative] provided by the Alzheimer’s Society and knew the residents would enjoy some music, I can honestly say hand on heart that this one was by far the best I’ve seen. Amazing charisma and a great understanding of people living with dementia. Thank you so much for all the smiles you created. It’s Priceless ” said Karen Middleton, The Knowles Dementia Manager.
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