creating transformative experiences for learning disabled young people creating transformative experiences for learning disabled young people
“Amazing – awe-inspiring and thoroughly engaging. Beautiful and mesmerising. Thank you so much”. Lisa Boyes, Victoria Education Centre
Patience and Bird are waiting for rain in the dusty, dry heat of the American Dust Bowl when Clanky Jane arrives with her ‘Cloud-O-Matic’ rain making machine. Featuring captivating visual effects, puppetry, live music and a sprinkling of water, Rain Rain will immerse the audience in a safe and engaging adventure.
This intimate show, for a maximum of six children, is specifically designed for audiences of autistic children. The actors are highly skilled at creating a welcoming and calm space where time is given to accommodate each child.
Week 1: 2nd – 6th November
Week 2: 9th – 13th November
Week 3: 16th – 20th November
Week 4: 23rd – 27th November
These performances are intimate shows for a maximum group size of 6 children accompanied by their teachers, carers, or family members.
Keeping audiences small allows our experienced Bamboozle performers to give each child focused, personalised attention. Where there’s a need for 1:1 interaction with the young people, we will advise 4 young people attend.
We’re always happy to discuss the requirements for your young people and make reasonable adjustments when booking.
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 6m x 3m high minimum. Bamboozle’s requires exclusive use of the space for the duration of our visit.
Please note: The production features natural sensory materials including Children’s Play Sand, diluted essential basil oil (not applied directly to skin), cornflakes (vegan and gluten free), rubber wellington boots and hessian sacks. The production also features some loud percussive sounds, and a light sprinkling of water over the audience.
For schools: £1795
Find out about methods of funding for your school here.
If you any queries, please get in touch with our Tours Co-ordinator India at india@bamboozletheatre.co.uk.
For theatres and venue enquiries, please get in touch with our Theatre & Touring Producer Jennifer at jennifer@bamboozletheatre.co.uk.
Read our marketing pack for theatres and venues here.
We are offering training in our Bamboozle Approach methodology which is linked to the Rain Rain performance and is specifically for staff who have attended the performance.
This offer is available to up to five schools located in Levelling Up for Culture areas at a heavily subsidised rate of just £200 per school.
This training day introduces the key techniques of the Bamboozle methodology. Participants will explore all nine components of our approach and develop simple, cost‑effective classroom activities that can be implemented straight away.
If you would like to hear more about this offer please get in touch with our Education & Training Project Manager, Natalie, at natalie@bamboozletheatre.co.uk or speak to India when you book.
“ … 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.
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 our Theatre & Touring Producer jennifer@bamboozletheatre.co.uk.
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