Storytelling In The Sensory Tipi
A Sensory Haven at The Yorkshire Halloween Festival
Toolbox Drama is taking over the sensory tipi with Made In Yorkshire this Halloween!
Join us around the campfire for sensory storytelling, soundscape making and shadow stencils. We have three types of sessions on offer, from open drop ins to autism friendly closed sessions. Booking is essential for any closed session and support workers / companions attend for free.
Open Drop In Sessions
Session 1: Monday 28th October 2024, 10.30am – 11.15am
Session 2: Friday 1st November, 10.30am – 11.15am
Cost: Free
Address: York Parliament Street, YO1 8SG
Step inside the tipi and explore our pop-up campsite! Warm up by the fire, cast shadows on the walls and create your own sensory soundscapes using our colourful “Zoom ring”. Just turn up – no need to book!
Closed Sessions
Session 1: Monday 28th October 2024, 11.30am – 12.15pm
Session 2: Monday 28th October 2024, 2pm – 2.45pm
Session 3: Thursday 31st October 2024, 2pm – 2.45pm (Halloween!)
Session 4: Thursday 31st October 2024, 3pm – 3.45pm (Halloween!)
Session 5: Friday 1st November 2024, 11.30am – 12.15pm
Session 6: Friday 1st November 2024, 2pm – 2.45pm
Cost: £7.50
Address: York Parliament Street, YO1 8SG
Settle by the fire for a magical storytelling experience. Listen to the fire pop and crackle whilst we bring characters to life through shadow stencils, smells and soundscapes. Will our shadow friends find their way out of the storm? Don’t forget to roast a marshmallow on the fire before we finish! Vegan marshmallows are available.
These sessions are held in a beautifully decorated tipi, dressed with autumnal decoration, providing a warm, cosy and enchanting backdrop to this magical experience. The sessions will be private sessions, once your space is booked and confirmed, the sessions will be “closed” so you and the group will have complete privacy.
Closed & Autism Friendly Sessions
Session 1: Monday 28th October 2024, 1pm – 1.45pm
Session 2: Friday 1st November 2024, 1pm – 1.45pm
Cost: £7.50
Address: York Parliament Street, YO1 8SG
Settle by the fire for a magical storytelling experience, suitable for adults and children with autism and other additional needs. Listen to the fire pop and crackle, whilst we bring characters to life through shadow stencils, smells, Makaton signing and soundscapes. The space will be well lit, with the opportunity to explore all the props before we begin the story. Don’t forget to roast a marshmallow on the fire before we finish! Suitable for families, adults and children with additional needs. Vegan marshmallows are available.
These sessions are held in a beautifully decorated tipi, dressed with autumnal decoration, providing a warm, cosy and enchanting backdrop to this magical experience. The sessions will be private sessions, once your space is booked and confirmed, the sessions will be “closed” so you and the group will have complete privacy.
Important Information
The tipi is fully accessible for wheelchairs and walkers. There will be a small heat source inside the venue to ensure the space is warm enough to sit comfortably. That being said, we recommend you attend in appropriate clothing and wrap up warm!
The venue is in central York with plenty of parking close by, however the festival is taking place during the half term break and so the city will be busy. We recommend you plan your trip in advance. There are plenty of public car parks within walking distance of the venue and it is very close the major bus routes.
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Further Information About Booking Tickets
Please book tickets for the participant, tickets for support workers, PA’s and parents are included in the price. Tickets are offered on a first come first served basis. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!