For Young Disabled People

Louder Than Words

Louder Than Words is a unique drama group for disabled young people aged 7+. Each week young people can have fun, make friends and learn new skills in drama, music, storytelling in a supported and friendly environment with a team of experienced practitioners.

Sessions are planned with the individual needs of young people in mind and delivered in a way which supports each group member’s development and participation and plays to their strengths. Each term young people have the opportunity to share what they have learnt and created with their families.

As an introduction to the group, why not watch our series of short videos that introduce the Hello Song, the Yes Let's Game, The Cards, Rainbow and The Goodbye Song. Watch the videos here.

To register your interest in joining the group, complete the online form here, or contact Louise Betts on louise@travellinglighttheatre.org.uk.

“Monday drama is one club that she just cant wait to get to. When she is with you she can completely be her own person, follow & use her own ideas or just "be". There is nothing else like this on offer in Bristol.” Parent

“I don’t like it here…I LOVE it here” - Participant

“Thank you for putting so much effort into adapting the session to support him he told us about being a cowboy on the way home.” – Parent

Contact Louise Betts, Youth & Community Officer, for more information on louise@travellinglighttheatre.org.uk or call/text 0117 9031649/07724534375

Schools

We also run satellite Louder Than Words groups in schools.  

If you are interested in Louder Than Words coming to your school or would like more information about taster workshops, please contact Lizzy Cummins, Creative Learning Officer, on lizzy@travellinglighttheatre.org.uk.

For more information on our schools menu of participation projects visit our Schools page.

ActionSpeak

ActionSpeak is a free theatre group for young disabled people aged 16+, provided by Travelling Light, in partnership with WECIL (The West of England Centre for Inclusive Living).

Join ActionSpeak Theatre Company and you will:

• Work with a professional director, writer and designer in supported, fun weekly workshops.
• Make new friends, learn skills and build confidence through creativity.
• Show the work you make with friends and family at termly sharings and an end of year showcase at a professional theatre.
• Tell YOUR STORIES. Travelling Light are a devising company which means we use drama games and exercises to shape the work we make together.

Sessions are free to participants and run Wednesdays 7pm -8.30pm. Sessions are currently running online on Zoom, due to current restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Contact Louise for more information on:

louise@travellinglighttheatre.org.uk or call 0117 3773 162.

Learn skills, make friends, get creative and have fun!