As a part of World Autism Acceptance Week, Go Live Theatre Projects (previously Mousetrap Theatre Projects) is thrilled to announce a Relaxed Performance of the well-loved musical, Wicked, on the Apollo Victoria Theatre.
Taking place on Thursday, 1st June 2023 at 1.30pm (throughout Summer half-term week), this Relaxed Performance can be tailor-made for households with a baby, or youngsters, who would profit from a extra relaxed and welcoming theatre atmosphere. This particular efficiency of Wicked is appropriate for younger folks on the autism spectrum, these with studying disabilities or different sensory and communication wants. There can be some changes to sound and lighting to accommodate these younger folks, however in all different respects, this extremely popular musical will stay the implausible present that has attracted sell-out audiences for over 16 years.
Working in partnership with the theatre and manufacturing employees, members of the Go Live workforce will help and information households each step of the way in which – from the second they ebook their tickets to once they depart the theatre, having skilled a really particular afternoon! To help households, Go Live has appointed a devoted Relaxed Performance Administrator and there can be totally educated employees and volunteers on the Apollo Victoria Theatre all through the day. Go Live’s purpose is to take away boundaries to theatregoing with personalised help and open arms; leaving households to get pleasure from a magical and stress-free day to recollect.
Prior to attending the present, Go Live will present attending households with help supplies, together with a useful resource pack exploring the present’s themes and characters, a ‘Visual Story’ to assist younger folks have the fullest theatre expertise potential in addition to logistical data comparable to transport choices and close by eating places. Families are additionally invited to take part in free, pre-show household workshops happening close to the theatre, which have been extremely popular at Go Live’s previous Relaxed Performances.
This would be the twelfth Relaxed Performance organised and delivered by Go Live Theatre Projects. The newest one was Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker! at Sadler’s Wells in January 2021. Additionally, Go Live supplies consultancy providers to theatres throughout London to ship their very own relaxed performances. Recently now we have consulted on three Relaxed Performances: 101 Dalmatians, The Play That Goes Wrong and Mamma Mia!.
Special Ticket Prices: Young Person (aged 7-18 and people aged 18-25 with extra wants): £7.50/£10/£12.50; Accompanying Adult: £10/£15/£20. (Children beneath 3 can’t be admitted to the theatre.)
For extra details about this Relaxed Performance and/or Go Live Theatre Projects and the important work it carries out for younger folks with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, please go to: www.golivetheatre.org.uk.
Photo: Matt Crockett