creating transformative experiences for learning disabled young people creating transformative experiences for learning disabled young people“ … the sky was alive with immense blue, radiant amber and lustrous purple … lightning danced across the sky. Thunder roared like a lion – showing the ferocity of the storm ahead …” – Extract from Eye of the Storm, written by Amy Mayo
Join the Airship’s crew on a rescue mission to the eye of the storm to find Countess Amelia’s missing companion, Giffard the duck. During the show, audiences will be immersed in the clouds, experience the workings of the airship and maybe even have time for a cup of tea. Pack your bags, hold on tight and prepare for lift off.
Airship is Bamboozle’s latest immersive, sensory show made for audiences who may be described as having profound and multiple learning disabilities and who are wheelchair users and is co-produced by Curve Theatre. It will feature Bamboozle’s signature elements of puppetry, original music and multi-sensory interaction.
“There are no words that could adequately describe how amazing our session was today. Your props and songs made our students so engaged and involved in the story. It was magical to see.” – Shelley, Pendle Community High School and College
The initial inspiration for this new production came from Amy Mayo’s book ‘Eye of the Storm’. Bamboozle has known Amy since she was five and she has been attending our family events for 17 years. Amy has cerebral palsy and has been described as having profound and multiple learning disabilities. She wrote “Eye of the Storm” last year to raise funds for Bamboozle. Copies of the book can be ordered from our website here.
These performances are intimate shows for a maximum group size of 6 children accompanied by their teachers, carers, or family group.
Keeping audiences small allows our experienced Bamboozle performers to give each child focused, personalised attention. Our team are highly experienced in adapting to, and interacting with, children and young people who have a variety of complex and differing needs.
Recommended age range: 6- 14 years
Performances: We’re able to provide up to 3 – 4 performances throughout the day, each show for a maximum of 6 children.
Floor space required: 11m x 8m x 3.5m high minimum. We require exclusive use of the space for the duration of our visit.
Our current tour running December 2025 – January 2026 is fully booked.
Airship will next be touring in 2027:
Week 1: 2nd – 5th February 2027
Week 2: 9th – 12th February 2027
Week 3: 23rd – 26th February 2027
Week 4: 2nd – 5th March 2027
For schools: £1795
To find out about co-funding opportunities available for schools located in Arts Council England’s ‘levelling up for culture’ areas, please email india@bamboozletheatre.co.uk.
For theatres and venues, please email jennifer@bamboozletheatre.co.uk.
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