Flute Theatre create ground-breaking productions of Shakespeare for autistic individuals and their families using the Hunter Heartbeat Method created by Artistic Director Kelly Hunter.

Up to twelve autistic individuals become the participants for each performance, sitting with seven actors in a circle on our stage. Their families or carers can join us in the circle or sit just behind to watch. The actors invite the participants to experience Shakespeare’s story through highly enjoyable sensory games of fishermen, pirates and storms which everyone plays together. Each performance is adapted to the specific needs of the participants, however, complex they may be.

"Today was the first time I forgot myself and was just there." (Autistic participant)

"It was breathtaking, the way the actors adapted to incorporate what my autistic son was experiencing and communicating with his behaviour into the performance... they entered his world rather than demanding that he enter theirs... I could relax because my son was with people who really “got” him and understood how to work with autism." (Parent of participant)

"A unique theatrical experience which genuinely puts the sense of play back into Shakespeare and is truly interactive. Flute Theatre is unique." ★★★★★ (Lyn Gardner, The Guardian)

Due to the nature of this performance, all tickets must be purchased over the phone with Brighton Fringe Box Office. They can be called on 01273 917272, or alternatively email [email protected] to request a call back.