Oddysea
Join Crab and Turtle for this fun-filled immersive journey into an undersea world, created for children with disability and suitable for the whole family.
Set in a beautiful ocean installation, there’s plenty for your child to see, hear, smell, touch and taste as the story unfolds around them.
Sensorium Theatre specialises in creating inclusive theatre experiences, taking the whole family on an exciting journey beneath the sea!
Don’t forget to pack a towel!
Sensory Theatre
All Ages
Middar Room, State Theatre Centre of WA
60 minutes
Sensorium Theatre
Ocean,
Sealife
30 September - 4 October
Tuesday
30th September
Wednesday
1st October
Thursday
2nd October
Friday
3rd October
Saturday
4th October
Per child (includes one accompanying adult) $15
Per additional adult $5
Accessibility Guide
Lighting and Sound
Total blackout (audience)
Lighting level
Contains low light levels at points. Torches and other light sources will be provided
Flashing lights
Loud sounds
Music and Singing
Repetitive noises
Drums
Ocean drum is passed around. Optional usage.
High-pitched tones
Unexpected sounds
Background Music
Oddysea music is also provided in prepatory materials
Interactivity and Participation
Children invited on stage
Artist goes into audience
Manual activity (e.g. read, draw, sing, paint, construct things)
Undertake direct movement
Optional “ swimming underwater, ” beach combing, playing with water and using torches
Participation in groups/pairs
Parent/carer can support in participation
Capacity for a child slower in their movements to participate
Senses, Emotions and Effects
Distinctive smells
Lime essential oil sprinkled at beginning of the show
Special effects
Bubbles
Textures
Sand, shells, rockpools, satin, velvet, towels, water and plastic “floobies ”
Balloons
Characters express anger
Dialogue driven
Minimal dialogue. Sensory, visual, musical and tactile elements provide access to the story
Props
Giant jellyfish made out of mosquito netting. Crab and turtle puppets.
Attention Span
Intermission/break
Introduction
10-15 minutes
Children need to sit in one place
Appropriate to make noise/move around
Download the full Accessibility Guide
