Ann Lovelace is determined to show that age is just a number she has decided, at the fabulous age of 84, to take on a challenge. Ann is going to walk 84 miles over 21 days around the semi-rural village of Tatsfield in Kent. She will be keeping a diary of her experience. Read more
Jeremy Briers was a fun, talented man with a beautiful smile. Of that there is no doubt. He was a kind helpful person with a loveable soul and heart. With this in mind we want to commemorate the lives of Jeremy Briers as well as that of his father, Peter Briers, both of whom passed away in 2019. Read more
Orpheus Cindy performance, read the full review by Ann Lovelace Read more
"People with Dyspraxia have a good personality, good humour and are positive." (student Ollie) Read more
Oh......... This year was supposed to be my year. My goal was to go and smash Loch Ness, and find Nessie of course! Funny how all the best laid plans can change! Read more
Although Claire left Orpheus as a student two years ago, she has been working as a Catering Assistant in the Orpheus canteen for over a year. She is also in her second and final year with Access All Areas Theatre Company based in London. Read more
Lorna Marsh was one of the first five apprentices at Orpheus in the very beginning. She was at Orpheus for a year and a half. With Richards support she got into LIPA where She studied dance. She was the first woman in an electric wheelchair to get a dance degree with honours in the UK. Read more
Jo was a day student at Orpheus for twelve years, from 2005-2017. The things she enjoyed doing the most at Orpheus were song writing and drumming. Read more
Orpheus has been a grateful recipient of 63 sets of scrubs, wash bags and over 50 fabric masks, to protect our Domiciliary Care team and our students. Read more
200 years since the birth of Florence Nightingale, a pioneering nurse, researcher and social reformer. CEO Rachel Black shares her insights into infection control and the incredible work of the Orpheus Domiciliary Care Team during these testing times. Read more
Please send your paper aeroplane thank yous to [email protected] Read more
Improv actor Lee Simpson tells us how he was blown away by our students when he came to explore the world of Orpheus. and see what fun you can have with a simple roll of sellotape. Read more
Orpheus alumni series where are they now? In our first installment we speak to Charlotte Rowling about her experience and life after Orpheus. Read more
The Covid 19 lockdown has been a testing time for most of us, restricting what we do, who we see, and generally dictating our social interaction. The Orpheus Centre, along with the rest of us, has had to adapt. Read more
Orpheus will soon be receiving new stickers and banners from Discount Sticker Printing and Fast Print. Read more
The lovely Helen from McMillan Williams Solicitors is swimming Loch Ness to reaise money for Orpheus. Follow her training journey here. Read more
17 Ways to Work with Singers with a Disability. The arts are able to inspire people of all ages and from all walks of life. Through the arts people with a disability can acquire the freedom to express themselves, develop confidence and gain communication and social interaction skills. Read more
February is LGBTQ+ History Month and in recognition of this celebratory month, our February intensive week focused on raising awareness. Full review by Ann Lovelace Read more
On 17 February 2020 we welcomed around 60 employees of Gatwick Airport, Knights Brown, KeyMT, Millstone, Fernden Construction, Glendales and Pro Direct Surfacing. They took on a huge project to transform part of Orpheus ‘DIY SOS’ style. Read about it here. Read more
Joyce had never been to the Orpheus Centre, but had heard about the work we do and our wonderful students. We were soon to discover just how impressed she was by our charity, in the form of a very generous donation left in her will. Read more
The lovely Helen, from our corporate partner McMillan Williams Solicitors, is taking on the challenge of swimming the length of Loch Ness to raise money for Orpheus! Read more
This year’s October ‘song week’ was centered around the topic of resilience. Read more
Meet the Apollo group Read more
Poetry in Motion, filmed by Dance Tutor Imogen as part of Well Being Wednesday. Be Thankful - poem. Read more
Take a look at the pictures.... Read more
Almut was a residential volunteer at Orpheus over the last year (2018-19). Read more
One man, one laptop, one big vision. Read more
Big congratulations to our student, Andrew, who won Dance Personality of the Year at the One Dance UK Awards! Read more
An amazing day, even with the 32 degree heat! Read more
"I have found my time at the Orpheus centre really rewarding" Read more
Charlie gets the amazing chance to work with Portsmouth university to act in a short film! Read more