About Oily cart
Oily Cart: Bringing Sensory Theatre to Disabled Children
Oily Cart is a UK-based theatre company that specializes in sensory theatre shows for disabled babies, children, and young people. The company tours to venues and specialist schools across the country, offering unique experiences that are tailored to the needs of each individual audience member.
At Oily Cart, we believe that every child deserves access to high-quality theatre experiences. That's why we've made it our mission to create shows that are inclusive and accessible for all. Our productions are designed with sensory stimulation in mind, incorporating elements such as music, movement, touch, smell and taste.
Our team of experienced performers work closely with audiences to create an immersive experience that engages all the senses. We use a range of props and materials such as feathers, bubbles or fabrics which can be touched or smelled by the audience members during the show.
In addition to our touring productions, we also offer at-home sensory activities for families who want to continue exploring their child's senses after seeing one of our shows. These activities include things like making your own sensory bottles or creating textured collages.
We also provide training and resources for teachers, artists parents and carers who want to learn more about how they can incorporate sensory elements into their work with disabled children. Our workshops cover topics such as multi-sensory storytelling techniques or how best practices when working with children on the autism spectrum.
At Oily Cart we believe in creating a safe space where everyone feels welcome regardless of their abilities or disabilities. We strive towards making our performances accessible not only physically but also financially by offering discounted tickets for low-income families.
Our commitment towards inclusivity has been recognized by various awards including The Guardian Charity Awards 2019 where we were named Charity Champion Winner; Arts & Business Scotland Award 2018 where we won Best New Sponsorship Partnership; Creative Green Award 2017 where we won Outstanding Achievement Award; among others.
In conclusion, Oily Cart is a unique theatre company that offers sensory theatre shows for disabled babies, children and young people. We tour to venues and specialist schools across the UK, offering at-home sensory activities for families and training and resources for teachers, artists, parents and carers. Our commitment towards inclusivity has been recognized by various awards making us one of the leading companies in the field of inclusive theatre.