Bradford 2025 is having a party and you are invited

Bradford-based Mind the Gap’s new immersive theatre experience The Invite treats audiences to a surprise party, featuring live music, movement and a birthday cake.

Set over a night at the pub, six friends gather to celebrate a birthday as the show blurs the lines between reality and fiction.

Bradford's party has been created specially for City of Culture 2025 and takes place at The Beacon in Lister Park, Bradford (an indoor space) from September 17-20.

Mind the Gap has pioneered inclusion and diversity in the arts for 30 years and its shows regularly feature people with learning disabilities and autism.

Rich Rusk, director of The Invite, said: “This 'party' is bold and immersive and showcases the talents of our learning disabled or autistic cast members, who have co-created it alongside me and the team at Mind the Gap. It draws on the real stories and experiences of performers and is excitingly accessible – a truly inclusive experience that will invite and encourage audience participation on the night.”

More info and tickets here