Theatre for SEN Schools
When creating our shows, we make sure that at every moment the content is appropriate and engaging for your learners. For example, we always create opportunities to merge the story with interactive experiences, such as chances to move, enjoy sensory exploration and engage with puppetry.
We also know that no two students are the same. That’s why we adapt our language and storytelling such as incorporating ‘Makaton’ into our interactions. This is the most important goal for us at Umbrella, to make sure every student has the most enjoyable day they can.
Primary School Productions
We believe accessible theatre truly is for everyone. Through our team’s combined experience as performers and as teachers, we have found exciting new ways to bring stories to life. Placing our audiences at the heart of our shows is the key to successful engagement that will have children talking for days and weeks to come!
Unlike other companies, we like to turn our shows into an immersive experience involving everybody. With chances to dance, sing, play games and to help us to tell our story, students take ownership over the experience leaving behind a hall full of young people, fully engaged and having lots of fun.
Book Week
An Original Autism Friendly Adaptation Written by Rachel Kelly & David Cox.
Musical Arrangements by Gregor Reid.
Celebrate book-week with 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'. Join Alice on an all new multi-sensory interactive adventure through Wonderland as we bring Lewis Caroll's magical tale to life in a way never seen before.
Follow us down the rabbit hole and grow with the Caterpillar, dance with the Mad Hatter and discover delicious jam tarts with our puppet Queen of Hearts!
Part of what drives us to create the type of performances that we do is bringing beloved stories to life. We want to include every single child in this, no matter what. Whether reading is a challenge or simply that a new life needs breathing into a tale that you may be experiencing at school. Let us make your World Book Day experience a truly unforgettable one. Adaptable for Nursery-Y6 and those with additional needs.
An Original Autism Friendly Adaptation Written by Rachel Kelly & David Cox.
Musical Arrangements by Gregor Reid.
Embark on a wild, interactive ride through the enchanting riverbank with 'Wind in The Willows'. Join Mole, Ratty, Badger, and the lovable Toad in a whimsical production that invites young adventurers to be a part of the action.
From helping Mole dig his way through the underground to aiding Ratty in a daring river race, children become the heroes of this thrilling tale.
As always, both shows are perfect for learners with SEN and mainstream audiences nursery - year 6!
Sensory Adventure
An Original Autism Friendly Adaptation Written by Rachel Kelly & David Cox.
Musical Arrangements by Gregor Reid.
Deep in the rainforest, there are all sorts of amazing sights, sounds and smells.
Come on a journey with Umbrella Theatre on a brand new all singing, all dancing, sensory adventure. Let us transform your school hall, classroom or studio into a wild and exciting jungle .
With all new, original music and incredible puppets, don't miss out 'Jungle Adventure' this season.
Available all year round! Created specifically for Early Years and those with Complex Needs.
Pantomimes
Panto season is one of the most exciting times of the year. It's an incredible tradition that brings live theatre to millions!
At Umbrella we have taken some of our nation's most beloved panto tales and given them a sprinkle of magic dust.
"Let's open up The Magic Toybox, and see what we can find!" - Adaptable for Nursery - Y6 and those with additional needs.
An Original Autism Friendly Adaptation Written by Rachel Kelly, Hannah Beavis & David Cox.
Orchestrations and Music by Ali Higgins, Joseph Church and Gregor Reid
In the bustling city of Old Peking lives Aladdin, a poor young boy with big aspirations. He adores the sights, sounds and smells of the city. One day he meets Princess Jasmine, an all singing, all scarf-twirling beauty.
Together with his friends in the audience, Aladdin must brave sandy deserts, scary caves and help one sassy Genie save the day.
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An Original Autism Friendly Adaptation Written by Rachel Kelly, Hannah Beavis & David Cox.
Orchestrations and Music by Ali Higgins
Far far away in a magical land of fairies, enormous palaces and dazzling princes is our old favourite, Cinderella.
Living a tough and lonely life, she dreams of a happy ever after. With the help of her rock 'n' roll Fairy Godmother and her friends in the audience, she is whisked away to the boogiest ball in panto-land.
Will she find her Prince Charming and her dream ending or will her wicked step-mother spoil the party?