Oily Cart: When The World Turns
RelaxedAbout Oily Cart: When The World Turns
A collaboration between Oily Cart (UK) and Polyglot Theatre (AUS)
Join us on an adventure, where your senses lead the way. You will become part of a fantastical world where animals, plants and objects are brought to life all around you. Here you can fully be yourself. Here, you are an important part of the eco-system.
This immersive, sensory performance will take you into the heart of a living landscape, featuring surround-sound, singing, lights, shadows, scents, water, puppetry and over 300 plants. When the World Turns playfully explores our connection with each other and the world around us.
When the World Turns is an award-winning, accessible show from the pioneers of Sensory Theatre, Oily Cart. You can expect small audience numbers to allow for lots of up-close sensory moments, a gentle pace, and plenty of breathing space for processing. The show has been expertly crafted for and with disabled children of all ages who experience complex and multiple barriers to access (often described as having PMLD.)
When the World Turns was originally commissioned by Arts Centre Melbourne for major arts and disability festival Alter State 2022. This UK tour has received support support from from Arts Council England, The National Lottery Community Fund and Paul Hamlyn Foundation and other funders listed on our website.
Image credit: Roswitha-Chesher
What is truly remarkable is the way that access is woven into the production at every turn; it never feels like an afterthought or an add on, but instead it is at the core of the creation…It is theatre which is intentionally slow and deeply thoughtful… you emerge from the hour filled with a comfortable joy and appreciation for simply being.
Kendra Jones, Impel Theatre Blog
It was the most beautiful and amazing show I’ve been to with my son. it was truly about the children. The performers created a space where they were the most important people and their contributions were valued.
Audience member
Booking info
To book Accessible tickets and free Companion tickets, please visit our Accessible Bookings page. Companion tickets will initially show a standard ticket price, but once your account is set-up and you are logged in, this will be reduced to £0 at checkout.
