Gulliver’s Travels: Relaxed Performance

An adventure-filled modern adaptation of Jonathan Swift’s surreal masterpiece

Lemuel Gulliver sails away to a world of strange islands and even stranger creatures – from the tiny inhabitants of Lilliput, to the giants of Brobdingnag, and the mysterious Houyhnhnms - and embarks upon an epic adventure of survival, unexpected friendship and self-discovery.

Gulliver’s fantastical imaginings are vividly brought to life using video camera, intricate table-top sets and projection alongside live performance in this playful, funny and highly inventive show that uses Swift’s biting satire to explore reality and escapism, home and family, and the power of stories to transform our view of the world.

• Running time = 1 hr 30 mins

• Suitable for students with a cognitive age of 7+

• Venue: Unicorn Theatre, 147 Tooley St, London SE1 2HZ

• Limited wheelchair spaces available

• Visit the theatre’s website for full Access information
  

About a Relaxed Performance

Relaxed Performances at the Unicorn are open to all but primarily designed to support people with autism, learning difficulties, or other sensory and communication needs by providing a more relaxed environment in which to experience a show. At a Relaxed Performance it's OK to move around, make noise or to leave the auditorium.

The Unicorn provides a free Visual Story to help you prepare for the visit, the story and the themes in the show. They also provide a ‘chill-out’ space so you have the option to be in a quiet room before, during or after the performance.

For the performance itself:

• the house lights are a little brighter

• loud and surprising noises are softer

• moments of audience interaction are amended or removed
  

TICKETS = £8 PER PERSON

Gulliver’s Travels

An adventure-filled modern adaptation of Jonathan Swift’s surreal masterpiece

Lemuel Gulliver sails away to a world of strange islands and even stranger creatures – from the tiny inhabitants of Lilliput, to the giants of Brobdingnag, and the mysterious Houyhnhnms - and embarks upon an epic adventure of survival, unexpected friendship and self-discovery.

Gulliver’s fantastical imaginings are vividly brought to life using video camera, intricate table-top sets and projection alongside live performance in this playful, funny and highly inventive show that uses Swift’s biting satire to explore reality and escapism, home and family, and the power of stories to transform our view of the world.

• Running time = 1 hr 30 mins

• Suitable for students with a cognitive age of 7+

• Venue: Unicorn Theatre, 147 Tooley St, London SE1 2HZ

• Limited wheelchair spaces available

• Visit the theatre’s website for full Access information

TICKETS = £8 PER PERSON

Enchant your students with a trip to see the magical West End hit, WICKED!

WICKED is already the ninth longest running musical in West End history and has won more than 100 major international awards, including 3 Tony Awards on Broadway and 2 Olivier Audience Awards in the UK.

WICKED tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two young women who first meet as sorcery students at Shiz University: the blonde and very popular Glinda and a misunderstood green girl named Elphaba. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths.

Glinda's unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power while Elphaba's determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences for her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

• Running time = 2 hrs 45 (inc. interval)

• Suitable for students with a cognitive age of 6+

• Venue: Apollo Victoria Theatre, 17 Wilton Road, London, SW1V 1LG

• Wheelchair spaces available - see venue website for full details

SPECIAL GROUP RATE = £150 for up to 33 people (staff and students). If your group is smaller, please email Elaine@mousetrap.org.uk to discuss your needs.

Watch the trailer below for a taste of the show

Journey to Egypt with Theatre Journeys!

The Prince of Eqypt is a brand-new musical from three-time Academy Award-winner Stephen Schwartz (the man behind Wicked and Godspell).

Journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt as two young men, raised together as brothers in a kingdom of privilege, find themselves suddenly divided by a secret past. One must rule as Pharaoh, the other must rise up and free his true people; both face a destiny that will change history forever.

Based on the acclaimed DreamWorks Animation film, and featuring the Academy Award®-winning, chart-topping song When You Believe, The Prince of Egypt is an exhilarating, powerful and joyous celebration of belief and the human spirit.

• Running time TBC

• Suitable for students with a cognitive age of 6+

• Venue: Dominion Theatre, 268-269 Tottenham Court Road, W1T 7AQ

• Wheelchair spaces available - see venue website for full details

• Tickets £8
  

The deadline for applications is Friday 14th February. Apply today!

EXTRA INFO

There’s a huge amount of extra information on The Prince of Egypt website, including lots of videos with cast members and even some beautiful illustrations of the costumes, created by Tony award-winning designer Ann Hould-Ward.

Journey to Egypt with Theatre Journeys!

The Prince of Eqypt is a brand-new musical from three-time Academy Award-winner Stephen Schwartz (the man behind Wicked and Godspell).

Journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt as two young men, raised together as brothers in a kingdom of privilege, find themselves suddenly divided by a secret past. One must rule as Pharaoh, the other must rise up and free his true people; both face a destiny that will change history forever.

Based on the acclaimed DreamWorks Animation film, and featuring the Academy Award®-winning, chart-topping song When You Believe, The Prince of Egypt is an exhilarating, powerful and joyous celebration of belief and the human spirit.

• Running time TBC

• Suitable for students with a cognitive age of 6+

• Venue: Dominion Theatre, 268-269 Tottenham Court Road, W1T 7AQ

• Wheelchair spaces available - see venue website for full details

• Tickets £8
  

The deadline for applications is Friday 14th February. Apply today!

EXTRA INFO

There’s a huge amount of extra information on The Prince of Egypt website, including lots of videos with cast members and even some beautiful illustrations of the costumes, created by Tony award-winning designer Ann Hould-Ward.

All aboard our Spring term trip to OZ!

We’re kicking off the Spring term with a trip to one of our favourite shows in the West End - WICKED!

WICKED is already the ninth longest running musical in West End history and has won more than 100 major international awards, including 3 Tony Awards on Broadway and 2 Olivier Audience Awards in the UK.

WICKED tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two young women who first meet as sorcery students at Shiz University: the blonde and very popular Glinda and a misunderstood green girl named Elphaba. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths.

Glinda's unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power while Elphaba's determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences for her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

“Packed with wit, storming songs and beautiful costumes” The Guardian

• Running time = 2 hrs 45 (inc. interval)

• Suitable for students with a cognitive age of 6+

• Venue: Apollo Victoria Theatre, 17 Wilton Road, London, SW1V 1LG

• Wheelchair spaces available - see venue website for full details

• Tickets £8

4 x FREE PRE OR POST-SHOW WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE

We’re offering 4 groups the opportunity to book a 1 hr 30 minute workshop exploring themes from the show. Workshops will be led by 2 of our expert Creative Practitioners, who will come to your school to deliver them: either before or after the show to suit you. Workshop content can also be adapted and tailored to suit your students’ needs.

The deadline for applications is Friday 14th February. Apply today!

Birmingham Repertory Theatre’s production of The Snowman returns to the Peacock Theatre, the definitive marker of the Christmas season! Combining dance, live music and storytelling, this enchanting spectacle is one for the whole family.

Based on the children’s book by Raymond Briggs, it also includes songs and music from Channel 4’s 1982 film of the same name, including “Walking in the Air”. The story is wordless, told instead through movement. Special effects ensure the sense of magic and spectacle capture the imaginations of the little ones in the audience.

This performance is a specially adapted Relaxed Performance, a less formal theatre experience for those who may be on the autistic spectrum, or have additional sensory and communications needs, offering them a supportive environment to enjoy the show in.

To create this environment, the performance may be adapted in a number of ways including house lights remaining on throughout the performance and sound levels are reduced. There may also be a designated chill out area available to use throughout the performance.

• Running time: 1 hr 50 mins (including interval)

• Limited wheelchair spaces are available; this is a Relaxed Performance

• This production is suitable for students with profound and multiple learning disabilities.

• Tickets £8

Visit the The Peacock website for more information about the show, and watch the trailer below for a flavour of what wonders await you and your students!