17-20 Sep 2025
The Invite
Mind the Gap
Mind the Gap’s new immersive theatre experience invites you 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 throws a surprise birthday party for a guest of honour who wants 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 blurs the lines between reality and fiction as it explores relationships, memories, fears – and what it truly means to be seen.
Blending music, movement and raw storytelling, The Invite is another unmissable show from Bradford’s brilliant theatre pioneers.
Behind the scenes
Watch Mind the Gap’s process trailer for The Invite.
BSL Flyer
Watch a BSL (British Sign Language) interpreted flyer for The Invite below.
Audio Flyer
Listen to an audio described flyer for The Invite below – you can read the full transcription here.
Audio Introductory Notes
Listen to the introductory notes for The Invite, which includes an overview of the performance and introductions to the characters – read the full transcription here.
Content warning
This show contains themes of loneliness and death. There are also some loud noises mostly from the live band, and the lights go dark for short periods of time, though never fully blackout.
Visual Story
If you’d like to prepare for your visit to watch The Invite, this visual story has been created to help. It includes photographs of the characters, various settings, and an overview of the show’s storyline.
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.
Visit The Beacon in Lister Park
The Beacon is a custom-made touring venue for Bradford 2025.
From 28 August – 28 September, The Beacon will be at Lister Park.
Plan your visit below, or get in touch with us on [email protected] for more information.
Lister Park
North Park Road,
Bradford,
BD9 4NS
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
If you are a member of our access scheme, sign in to your Bradford 2025 account to book a wheelchair space and companion ticket.
If you have any questions or would like to join the scheme, contact our Ticketing team on [email protected]
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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