Sheffield’s Launchpad Festival

Sheffield Theatres’ project for adults with learning disabilities and/or Autism will present a free, family-friendly festival from July 10-11.

The Launchpad Festival will celebrate theatre, creativity and arts created by and with adults with learning disabilities in Sheffield and beyond in a relaxed and accessible atmosphere.

Free to drop in, across the two days there will be dance workshops and Q+As, a sensory room designed by Laura Guthrie using ideas from the Launchpad Steering Group, plus performances to book.

On July 10, enjoy two original performance pieces devised by MENCAP and Sheffield Theatres, audio work from carers of adults with learning disabilities, and poetry from participants from Burton Street Foundation.

On July 11, Pinder Dance's ‘DramaStarz’ and Enable perform, whilst Under the Stars present ‘Sistarz’ a new girl group musical. There will also be an improvisation collaboration with ZooCo inspired by ‘Perfect Show For Rachel’, rounded off with a DJ party!

A sensory room, designed to provide a welcoming environment for those with sensory needs, inspired by the theme of ‘above the clouds’ and ‘in the meadow’ will be available throughout the festival.

For further information visit https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/category/launchpad-festival