# Summer Drama Workshops for children and young adults with special needs and disabilities (SEND) in Oxted

> Head2Head’s drama workshops provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for children and young people to have fun, make friends and learn new skills in

Head2Head’s drama workshops provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for children and young people to have fun, make friends and learn new skills in drama, in a friendly and accessible space.

Workshops take place in August 2023 in Oxted, Surrey and are suitable for children and young adults between the ages of 7-19+ with moderate learning difficulties and/or physical disabilities.

Participants will be stimulated to grow their drama and movement skills whilst developing self-expression, self-confidence, and sociability.

Using drama games, role play and improvisation sessions will allow participants to;

Interact and express themselves in a safe and playful manner

- Explore character
- Encourage creativity
- Promote verbal and non-verbal communication
- Enhance performance
- Explore words and themes of different musical genres using ‘Sing & Sign’ Makaton.

Accompanying adults are welcome to ‘Stop or Drop’, or to wait in our Green Room. They are also welcome to join, if required to assist.

Snack and drinks are to be provided by carers/parents.

Parking and disabled toilet will be available on site.

**When?**

Sessions will take place every Thursday between 3rd to 31 August 2023 and are bookable in 5-week blocks.

3rd/10th/17th/24th/31st August 2023

19+ year olds – 10.30-12.30pm – £25

7-11 year olds – 2-3pm – £12.50

12-18 year olds – 4-5.30pm – £18.75

**Where to find us**

Drewshearne Barn is located on Crowhurst Lane in Oxted, Surrey close to South Godstone off the A22.

Postcode for Sat Nav is RH8 9NT

Workshops are run by professional actor Kate Harriss. Musical Theatre & Drama specialist Kate has worked with Head2Head Sensory Theatre since 2014 and now runs our virtual and face to face workshops at Drewshearne Barn.

For more information on how the sessions work please contact Kate directly workshops@h2hsensorytheatre.com

Head2Head Theatre believes that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy and work in performing arts. Our inclusive theatre experiences are created especially with SEND in mind.

Drewshearne Barn is a place where we encourage fun, confidence building, socialisation and creativity, providing students with opportunities to shine.

Find out more about how our work has impacted on young disabled students.

## Event details

**Organiser:** Head2Head Sensory Theatre

**Type:** drama workshops

**Price:** from £12.50

**Starts:** 03/08/2023

**Ends:** 31/08/2023

**Address:** Drewshearne Barn, Crowhurst Lane, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9NT

[Event website](https://h2hsensorytheatre.com/product/summer-drama-workshops-at-drewshearne-barn-in-surrey/)