17-20 Sep 2025
The Invite
Mind the Gap
Mind the Gap’s immersive theatre experience invited us to a surprise party with music, movement… and cake.
Matinee performance on 20 Sep, 2-3pm
Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult
- Wheelchair user access
- Relaxed environment
- BSL interpreted
- Quiet space available
- Touch tour
- Embedded audio description
- Creative Captions
Mind the Gap threw a surprise birthday party for a guest of honour who wanted nothing more than to disappear.
The Invite is an immersive theatre experience set over one unforgettable night at the pub, where six friends gather to celebrate a birthday. Created especially for Bradford 2025, this funny, heartfelt and honest show blurred the lines between reality and fiction as it explored relationships, memories, fears – and what it truly means to be seen.
Blending music, movement and raw storytelling, The Invite was another unmissable show from Bradford’s brilliant theatre pioneers.
Behind the scenes
Watch Mind the Gap’s process trailer for The Invite.
About Mind the Gap
Mind the Gap is England’s premier learning disability performance and arts company, breaking barriers and celebrating diversity. Based in Bradford, the company is committed to pushing boundaries, challenging perceptions and empowering individuals with learning disabilities and autism in the world of performing arts. For more than 30 years, Mind the Gap has been at the forefront of advocating for inclusion and diversity in the arts, and proud to have paved the way for individuals with learning disabilities and autism to access and excel in the performing arts sector.
Partners
Credits
Creative Director
Executive Producer
Director
Creative Producer
Assistant Producer
Movement Director
Music Director
Theatre Associate
Production Manager
Sound Designer and Composer
Set Designer
Lighting Designer
Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Access Consultant
Creative Captioner
Head of Support
Support Team
Support Team
Marketing and Communications
Cara Bussey
Alan Clay
Theo Griffiths
JoAnne Haines
Charlotte Jones
Jake Thow
Lorraine Brown
Jez Colborne
Connor Lewins
Access
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Wheelchair spaces available to book
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Embedded Audio Description
This performance will have Embedded Audio Description in English.
Creative Captions
This event will have Creative Captions in English.
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