On World Theatre Day, premiere of 'Do Not Forget Me' at Bitef
Every year, 10 million new cases of dementia are recorded worldwide, according to World Health Organization data, which means a new case occurs almost every three seconds. Forgetfulness is not just a symptom of the disease; it is a matter of society's collective responsibility towards the elderly, the sick, and those who care for them, which is what the play 'Do Not Forget Me' addresses.
TL;DR
- 10 million new dementia cases annually worldwide, a new case every three seconds.
- Play 'Do Not Forget Me' addresses dementia and societal responsibility towards the elderly and caregivers.
- Beograd premiere on March 27th at Bitef Theatre.
- The play is created through a theatrical process with communities from Futog and Novi Sad.
- Features personal stories, hallucinations, paranoias, and daily rituals of care and loss.
- Highlights the exhausting circumstances of individuals with dementia and their unsupported caregivers.
- Part of the 'Caravan of Solidarity' project promoting cross-border cooperation between Serbia and Hungary on older people's rights.
- Project co-financed by the EU through Interreg VI-A IPA Hungary-Serbia program.
- Over 57 million people live with dementia globally; an estimated 160,000 in Serbia.
- Number of dementia cases projected to reach 139 million by 2050.
- Ticket prices range from 1000 to 1200 dinars with discounts available.