Spotlight on The Twisting Ducks: Inspiring Stories and Inclusive Theatre
This short film highlights the powerful impact of our memorable and thought-provoking performance programme. Hear from our partner theatres — Newcastle Theatre Royal, The Customs House, Arts Centre Washington, and Northern Stage — as they share their thoughts on why The Twisting Ducks is such a valued part of their programmes and communities.
Our Vision
A society that values the diversity, creativity and citizenship of people with learning disabilities and autistic people.
Our Arts Group for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) is an exciting opportunity for people to explore their creativity. Each week, participants are immersed in a sensory experience through sound, light, texture, and movement. Using stimuli such as music, scarves, lights, and more, we create a sensory-rich environment that invites creative expression in many different forms. The sessions are centred on supporting people with PMLD to make meaningful artistic choices and contribute to a collaborative exhibition planned for September 2025. Together, the group creates and captures soundscapes and visual artworks inspired by their own interests and preferences. While participants themselves are not photographed or filmed, they play an active role in the creative process, shaping the audio and visual outcomes of the work. The group takes place weekly on Wednesdays at Wallsend Library Group 1: 10.15am - 12noon Group 2: 12.45pm - 2.30pm Cost: Free - This programme is fully funded until September 2025, but spaces are limited. Venue: Wallsend Library, 16, The Forum, NE28 8JR (fully accessible venue, with changing place) To find out more about joining the group, please contact Sue: Email: sue@thetwistingducks.co.uk / Phone: 07889 597754 The Twisting Ducks Arts Group for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities is supported by Community Foundation and Ringtons.
