DISCOVERING CONFIDENCE THROUGH MUSIC, DRAMA AND PERFORMANCE.
TURTLE OPERA IS A CREATIVE MUSIC AND DRAMA PROJECT FOR AUTISTIC YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10-14.
Free to all participants, the programme takes place either over ten half-day Saturday workshops or as an intensive half-term project. Working with professional artists specialising in drama, music, movement and visual art, participants collaborate to create and perform an original piece inspired by their ideas, interests and creativity.
Turtle Opera provides a supportive and inclusive environment where young people can develop confidence, communication and social skills while exploring drama, music, movement and visual art. Through creative exploration and collaboration, participants are encouraged to take risks, build relationships and discover new ways of expressing themselves and connecting with others.
The project culminates in a performance for family, friends and invited professionals, celebrating the achievements of everyone involved. For many participants, Turtle Opera is an opportunity to develop new friendships, grow in confidence and experience the excitement of creating and performing as part of a team.
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“I DON’T MEAN TO BE DRAMATIC ABOUT IT BUT TURTLE OPERA HAS COMPLETELY CHANGED OUR LIVES. PASCAL WALKED OUT OF THE FIRST SESSION, AND IT WAS AS IF “OH MY GOD, IT’S OK TO BE AUTISTIC”. FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HIS LIFE HE PICKED UP THE PHONE AND HE NOW TALKS REGULARLY TO HIS GRANDPARENTS IN AUSTRALIA. HE IS A CHANGED CHILD.”- Mother of a participant.
TURTLE OPERA IS FREE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS.
