People with PMLD have more than one disability, the most significant of which is a profound learning disability. All people who have profound and multiple learning disabilities will have great difficulty communicating. Many people will have additional sensory or physical disabilities, complex health needs or mental health difficulties.
(About Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities, factsheet – PMLD Network)
Multi-sensory theatre is interactive, each part of the show has a sensory element to explore: Water in the rockpool visualises the music, glowing radios, vibrating ropes, ice and wind bring each scene to life through each of the senses.
Our actors are trained to give each individual the time they need to explore the sensory element, making the production unique to each individual. The sensory elements can reiterate the story or can be enjoyable in their own right and completely enhance the theatrical experience.