creating transformative experiences for learning disabled young people creating transformative experiences for learning disabled young people
‘‘It was a magical, theatrical, atmospheric delight. Transporting our young people to a magical island, the interaction between actors and students created a unique shared experience.” Joni McAuliffe, The Avenue School
Inspired by Shakespeare’s Tempest, Storm tells the story of the magician Prospero, his apprentice Ariel and the creature Caliban.
Designed for autistic children and young people, this enchanting, intimate production has been carefully designed to put audience members at ease throughout, giving them space and time to move freely and experience the show in their own way.
Using elements of The Tempest and a limited amount of Shakespeare’s language, Storm tells a dramatic story of the sea, ships, islands and magic. Audience members will be welcomed into the performance space with relaxing music and during the performance will be invited to interact with the actors and the setting.
Storm has toured UK schools, featured at the Edinburgh International Children’s Festival, and toured to Shanghai and Egypt. A Chinese version of the show has been created in partnership with Shanghai Children’s Art Theatre.
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. Where there’s a need for 1:1 with the young people, we will advise 4 young people attend.
Recommended age range: 6 – 14 years
Performances: We’re able to provide up to 4 performances throughout the day, each show for a maximum of 6 children.
Floor space required: 10m x 7m x 3.5m high minimum. We require exclusive use of the space for the duration of our visit.
Please note: The show includes moments of loud acoustic music, loud voices and interactive props but our team will always adapt the needs of the young people.
For schools: Prices to be announced when next touring.
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 Project Manager Jennifer at jennifer@bamboozletheatre.co.uk.
Watch a short film about the show in a school setting
A short film of Storm at Hakawy International Arts festival for Children
Download our Companion Pack for Teachers and Support Staff
See an example of our Visual Story
If you’d like to book this show for one-off performance or event, please email our Project Manager Jennifer at jennifer@bamboozletheatre.co.uk.
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