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"Magical and moving... to see the children responding to the performance and to watch the interactions between the artists and the children. It was enchanting. The performers were so talented and attuned to the children.”
- Audience Member
Details
The Unexpected Gift celebrates the art of play and curiosity, taking ordinary objects and making them extraordinary and magical.
Bursting with energy, acrobatic dance, textures, sounds and colour, The Unexpected Gift creates a multi-sensory wonderland from the left-over boxes, ribbons and wrapping.
This highly interactive and inclusive dance-theatre performance is made especially for and with children with complex needs ages 7-15 years. Playfulness within the work creates space for live response between the audience and performers, with its adaptable approach allowing the individuality of each child to be celebrated.
The Unexpected Gift is designed for a small audience to be able to accommodate and engage young people who experience the most barriers to access.
Date & Times
Saturday 7 March - 11am
Saturday 7 March - 2pm
Sunday 8 March - 11am
Sunday 8 March - 2pm
Accessibility
Accessible Seats
The Upstairs Theatre has unreserved seating, this means that seats are allocated on a first come, first served basis. If, however, you have any access needs, we can reserve specific seats for you. To do so, please call our box office team on 028 9023 5053.
Wheelchair Accessible Seats/ Seats with no steps
The first row in the theatre has no steps to access. The theatre is accessible on floor 1 via lift.
Hearing Loop
There is an induction loop in our Upstairs Theatre which is available during all performances. The loop amplifies the sound of the show via customer’s hearing aid or earphones alongside our infrared devices.
Infrared necklace – compatible with hearing aids switched to channel T.
Infrared headset – for customers with no hearing aid.
To book an infrared necklace/headset ahead of your visit, please contact our box office at [email protected] or via phone at 028 9023 5053.
Join our Access Register
The MAC has developed an Access Register which aims to help us do all possible to meet your needs when visiting us‚ whatever your needs may be. We welcome you to join our Access Register here.
Carer’s Ticket Policy
If you require a personal assistant or carer, you are entitled to a free carer’s ticket. Please contact our box office at [email protected] or via phone at 028 9023 5053 to book a free carer’s ticket.
More Information…
For more information on accessibility at the MAC please see our website here.
For any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via email at [email protected] or call us on 028 9023 5053.
Team & Cast
Team
- Barrowland Ballet
