Tag: theatre
The play’s the thing
Feeling comfortable and relaxed enough to attend the theatre—that's the thing, says Sarah Schofield.
Relaxed performances are adapted for those who would benefit from a...
Anything goes
Nadia Abdelaal on relaxed and chilled performances.
We make adaptations to the shows in order to make the auditorium a more comfortable environment for those...
Step into the room
Suzanne Lofthus was a painfully shy teenager. One day, a friend took her to a Youth Theatre in Aberdeen.
I'll never forget that feeling when...
Relaxed Performances
Theatre has long been a powerful medium for storytelling, emotional expression, and community engagement. Helen Eastman is an enthusiastic advocate.
A theatre performance can be...
Relaxed panto
Natalie Hewis on relaxed performances at the Marina Theatre, Lowestoft.
When we began to offer relaxed performances for our pantomime, we never imagined they would...
Showing off
Performance allows us to feel confident, powerful, brave and independent, says Charlotte Bell.
The Arts provide an amazing platform for people with learning disabilities, offering...
Acting to challenge social exclusion
Theatre has the ability to bring people together and spark imagination, writes Hollie Smith.
The National Theatre has increased the number of assisted performances, making...
Relaxed performances – the digital experience
Lucy Askew, chief executive and creative producer at Creation Theatre, discusses ways in which they are levelling the playing field for the neurologically diverse.
Working...
The art of inclusion
Leo Capella explains why relaxed performances are a cultural innovation that should run and run
All the world’s a stage…
Joanne Skapinker looks at how theatre can be used to empower learners with SEN
