Parky Players

17/06/2026

Performing has helped so many people coping with Parkinsons on a daily basis.

As a theatre group, we have gone from strength to strength and received some incredible quotes such as the ones below!

⭐Yes, we’ve created an award-winning panto
⭐Yes, we’ve performed at the Edinburgh Fringe
⭐Yes, we won the World Parkinson’s Congress song competition in 2023
⭐Yes, we won the Gary Robson Memorial Award

But we want more … more opportunities to help raise the voices of those who battle every day with the effects of Parkinsons, can you support us?🙌

15/06/2026

So I wrote a poem … ✍️

Based on my experience of the World Parkinson Congress (WPC) in Barcelona in 2023 when our composition “The Road” was selected as the winning song in the WPC Song competition.

Fast forward 3 years and I’m on stage again in Phoenix, Arizona for the next conference.

Friends made, thoughts shared ... have a listen 😊

12/06/2026

Football gives people with Parkinson's 'new lease of life'
A football manager who leads a walking football team for people with Parkinson's disease said the sport gives the players "a new lease of life".

The first South West walking football tournament for people with the disease kicked off on Saturday.

10/06/2026

Dame Julie Andrews makes rare public appearance to support World Parkinson Congress

Hollywood legend Dame Julie Andrews has wowed fans by making a rare appearance in a video message at the World Parkinson Congress.

08/06/2026

Are you ready for voices raised?😍

We know 90% of people with Parkinson’s will suffer with voice and speech-related problems, so let’s raise those voices!

We want you to be heard!😀

We are on the lookout for people with Parkinson’s for a groundbreaking project. Join us, you could be part of our play, a book, an exhibition and even a film! It’s time to raise the voices of those who need to be heard.

To take part you just need to have experience of Parkinson's, be from Nottinghamshire, particularly people from Mansfield and participants from the Polish community.

We want to share your story of living with Parkinson's and be part of a groundbreaking theatre and arts project.

For more information 📤️ Janet@parkyplayers@gmail.com

07/06/2026

We are touring!🤩

Our latest show is called “Football Mascot Mashups!”⚽️

A 50-minute romp through “What is a football mascot”? Suitable for all the family and lots of audience participation.

What better time to do it with the World Cup on! 🏆️

If you wish to get in touch with us for any reason, fill out the contact form on our website https://www.parkyplayers.com/contact or call us: +44(0)7904 067160

05/06/2026

New tools may help diagnose Parkinson’s earlier than ever
The disease can be tricky to spot, but a plethora of new ideas are emerging

From special pens to earwax evaluations, a plethora of emerging diagnostics could one day be a major boon for people with the debilitating disease.

04/06/2026

Have you checked out our new website? We love it!😍

It tells you everything about us and what we are trying to achieve, promote awareness of Parkinson’s and other disabilities through education and understanding.

⭐ Education – the poetry of Sheila North, buy a copy here https://parkyplayerss-shop.bigcartel.com/ Awareness campaigns through social media, radio and in person.

⭐ Entertainment – we are quite the thespians! 5* reviewed at the Edinburgh Fringe, UK tours, 2023 winners of the World Parkinson’s Congress song competition and won the inaugural Gary Robson Memorial Award for our “Shaken Not Stirred James Bond” themed sketch show!

But we cannot do this alone, we need your support🥰

We rely completely on funding and are always looking for support. We gratefully accept donations here https://www.gofundme.com/u/parkyplayers We are also on the lookout for businesses who are keen to sponsor a community initiative such as ours.

Parkinson’s will affect 1 in 37 people globally. We are here to support people and ensure they are not alone.

Take a look! https://www.parkyplayers.com/

21/05/2026

We’re pleased to share our lovely new website www.parkyplayers.com

Janet Shipton Dan Webber Poet Ingenious Fools Parky Players

Parky Players create and deliver activities through the medium of theatre and the wider arts. The company is founded on the principle of promoting awareness of Parkinson’s Disease, and other disabilities by providing educational and entertaining work to further aid understanding. The company rel.....

11/02/2026

What a lovely evening. Talking all things and Parky Players with the ladies @ Sutton Belles WI on their 10th birthday!
Thank you for your hospitality and support xx

Nottinghamshire WI Sarah Patrick Parkinson's UK Midlands