Echoes of Yesterday: A heartfelt portrayal of Dementia’s impact on families

The Atour Drama Group recently staged their play Echoes of Yesterday, which explores the challenges of dementia and its profound impact on both patients and their families. Speaking to SBS, the play’s writer and director, Zaya Roel, who shared that the goal of the production is to raise awareness within the Assyrian community about how to better support loved ones affected by this condition. The performance took place at Bankstown Theatre on Sunday, 18 May 2025.

The cast and director of the play answer questions from the audience Credit: Ninos emmanuel