Let DIY Theatre Company take you on a magical journey into the forest
We are going to follow the trees
Into the woods, Into the woods
Full of wonder, what will we see?
Into the woods, into the woods
Our multi-sensory performance Hanging by a Thread is our third show specifically designed for sensory audiences.
Created by our skilled company of artists with learning disabilities, the show invites intimate audiences to connect with, and care about, our natural world. Pre and post show workshops explore the themes of nature connectedness and environment through the senses.
Interactive theatre, songs, live music, puppets and sensory props combine to create a magical experience for each audience member. Because the theme of environment is so central to the show costumes and props were re-purposed or made from recycled materials by our designer Nerissa Cargill Thompson. Puppeteer Beka Haigh worked with us to create some wonderful puppets for the performance and musicians Sarah Atter and Sophie Coward worked with the team to create original live music for the show.
Hanging by a Thread – Resources:
We have produced a 12 page downloadable social story for the show which you can download for free by clicking here.
DIY Associate Artist, Nerissa Cargill Thompson also created a series of visual arts resources for this show, which you can see and download for free by clicking here.
Fly High,
Up in the Sky
Teach us all how to fly!
Thank you to Arts Council England who funded this work.
‘Hanging by a Thread’ – created and performed by actors with learning disabilities.
Performances
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Springwood School, Salford
Tuesday 28th March 2023 -
Oakwood School, Salford
Tuesday 25th April 2023 -
Firwood School, Bolton
Tuesday 16th May 2023 -
Piper Hill, Post 16 School
Friday 7th July 2023 -
University of Salford
Monday 29th January 2024 -
Piper Hill School, Manchester
Tuesday 27th February 2024 -
Firwood School, Bolton
Tuesday 5th March 2024 -
Springwood School, Salford
Tuesday 26th March 2024 -
Aspire, Waterside
Tuesday 30th April 2024 -
Aspire, St George’s
Tuesday 21st May 2024 -
We Invented the Weekend / Salford Quays
Sunday 16th June 2024 -
Darnhill Festival, Rochdale
Saturday 6th July 2024 -
Cartwheel Arts / Peoples History Museum, Manchester
Thursday 10th October 2024 -
Bury College
Tuesday 3rd December 2024
