Cork Opera House will put on relaxed versions of the panto for children with autism.
The performance of Sleeping Beauty will cater for people who have sensory or processing issues.
The pantomime opens on the 1st of December with two relaxed performances taking place on the 4th of January.
Cork Opera House CEO, Eibhlín Gleeson, spoke about what it meant to initiate these new performances: “Our Panto team is very much looking forward to making these important performances happen, for some very important patrons. These shows will prioritise an inclusive experience for autistic children and patrons who have sensory and/or processing difficulties.
“We are working on these shows with the autistic community, as well as parents and carers to help inform this process. The result, we hope, is that we will adapt our environment to create an experience where children will be free to make noise, move around and most importantly - relax and be completely themselves while enjoying Sleeping Beauty.”
Over 60,000 patrons are expected to attend Sleeping Beauty and Cork Opera House also announced this week a new sponsorship deal with international footwear brand, Skechers.
