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We are proud to announce our Disability Confident Leader accreditation! Read more
Alumni students Sam and Daniel attended the 2023 AoC Conference. Read more
Last year, Orpheus student Sam Barrett was awarded funding that went towards a very exciting virtual Aardman Academy model-making course! Read more
We welcomed employees of Axa Assistance in Redhill back to the Orpheus Centre for two days of volunteering in our grounds! Read more
After two postponements and weeks of preparation, Strictly Youthful at last was able to take place! Read more
At the Orpheus centre, the days between the 24th and 28th May were dedicated to hearing from the disabled community outside of Orpheus. Zoom workshops were led by artists to encourage students to think about their own identities and what the word ‘disability’ has meant to them. Read more
The unmissable black-tie open air concert in the grounds of Trevereux Manor starring Richard Stilgoe, Joe Stilgoe, Janie Deem Jason Manford and Orpheus students. Read more
On a balmy July evening, after months of frustration, altered plans and false starts owing to the difficulties of the pandemic, their perseverance paid off. The spectacular show School of Rock was the result. Read more
Orpheus tutor, Jason Tucker, speaks out on the power of dance! Read more
Andrew was a student at Orpheus for four years. He's an award winning dancer and you may have seen him on TV! Andrew tells us all about his new projects with Tailfeather and Mencap. Read more
Frankie Herman was a students at Orpheus for three years, first as a day students before moving into her own flat on-site . She is now living independently in Supported Housing in the community. Read more
Harry Philips was a students at Orpheus for two years, one as a day students and the other as a resident. He is currently becoming an ambassador for Orpheus. Read more
We recently commissioned an independent accessibility audit of our website. The findings showed that there were several areas that required improvement. It is our duty to make sure that the Orpheus website is accessible to all so we have enlisted the services of Recite Me. Read more
Rory Dyer was a student at Orpheus between 1999 and 2003. He still regularly attends our shows and social events. Most recently appearing in our 'Disgraceful Cats' book launch. 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
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
February is LGBTQ+ History Month and in recognition of this celebratory month, our February 2020 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
Orpheus Cindy performance, read the full review by Ann Lovelace Read more