Dance, multi arts, music and theatre at the Lyric Hammersmith
All programmes below at the Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King St, London W6 0QL
Free dance programme
Dance classes for disabled children and young people 5-24 years.
Ages: 5-10, 4:15pm to 5pm, 11-17, 5pm to 6pm, 18+, 6pm to 7pm
When: Mondays starting on 13 January 2025 during term time
Classes are drop-off or supported by parent or carer
Contact info@dancewest.co.uk or phone 07494513079
Dance West Move it Mondays
Drama activities
Skill sharing six-week performance programme for NEET (not in education, employment or training) young people.
Age: 16-25 years
When: Mondays starting on 24 February 2025
To make a referral please fill in the form
START performance programme
FREE monthly arts and social - Key Club
Age: 18-30 years on the autism spectrum.
When: Saturday 18 Jan, 15 Feb, 15 Mar 2025
Morning club 10.15am to 1pm
Afternoon club 2.15pm to 5pm
To apply for a place, contact ruth@turtlekeyarts.org.uk
Turtle Key Arts
Learn to draw manga, comics and superheroes at The Cartoon Museum, Westminster
Programmes and workshops at The Cartoon Museum, 63 Wells St, London, W1A 3AE
FREE events for children and young people with autism spectrum conditions or sensory processing differences
Age: Workshops are most suitable for ages 8-14 years.
See Relaxed Mondays
FREE school or group activities for neurodiverse pupils
Programme for schools in Hammersmith & Fulham.
Contact learning@cartoonmuseum.org for information.
See This is Us
For more information about activities and events at The Cartoon Museum see Learning programme and school holidays workshops - The Cartoon Museum
Animation, filmmaking, music production, digital arts and gaming, at the Reed Centre
Age: 13+ years with mild to moderate learning disabilities
When: Tuesdays from 4:30pm to 7:30pm
Where: The Reed Centre, 28 Convent Gardens, W11 1NH
Contact: digitalmedia@octavia.org.uk 07940 715 672
See Access Digi-Base
FREE music and drama project at the V&A Museum
Age: 11-15 years on the autism spectrum
When: February half-term (Tuesday 18 to Friday 21 February 2025), 11am to 3:30pm.
Where: The Gorvy Lecture Theatre, Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Rd, London SW7 2RL
Sign-up via the application form.
See TURTLE OPERA at the V&A
FREE SEND music therapy and drama sessions (in person and online)
Music therapy
Age: 3-10 years , 11-18 years and 19-30 years
When: The sessions on the 2nd Saturday of each month in Pimlico, the 3rd Thursday of each month in Oval, and the 4th Saturday of each month are online via Zoom.
Where:
Ashmole Primary School Street, Pimlico, London SW8 1NT
Millbank Academy, Erasmus Street, Oval, London SW1P 4HR
Online sessions via Zoom
Parents are required to remain. Booking only.
Contact childrenandfamilies@in-deep.org.uk.
See Music Therapy - In deep
Group drama classes
Age: 3-10 years and 11-20 years.
When: every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, from 5:45 to 6:45pm
Where: Francis Holland School, 39, Graham Terrace, SW1W 8JF, London.
Contact childrenandfamilies@in-deep.org.uk.
See Drama - In deep
Stay and play, music therapy, karate, learn to ride a bike sessions, Crossway Centre Twickenham
Age: 0-25 years for children and young people with additional needs
When: Term time sessions
Tuesdays: 2:30pm to 5:30pm.
Fridays: 9:30am to 12 noon.
Where: The Crossway Centre, 306 Richmond Road, East Twickenham TW1 2PD
See Skylarks - Home
For online, holiday and other activities including supportive play sessions music therapy, sensory room, drama and karate, horse riding and visiting Kew Gardens see Skylarks - What's On
Indoor activities, sensory room, accessible cinema and theatre
Westfield shopping centre, White City
FREE access to sensory room
The sensory room was designed in collaboration with Jack Tizard School. It includes interactive visual projectors, tactile elements, and soft furnishings.
The space is open to individuals with sensory processing disorders, cognitive conditions such as ADHD and autism, and a range of disabilities, and it is for children, adults, and families to enjoy.
When: Monday to Saturday, 10am to 9pm and Sunday, 12pm to 6pm
Where: Visit the main guest services desk (ground floor). A guest service team member will assist and escort the sensory room.
Booking required. On the same at any guest services desk or contact 020 3371 2403
See Sensory Room
Westfield London also offers services like sensory packs, free wheelchair, scooter hire and visual-impairment assistance.
See Services Westfield London
Cinema accessible screenings
For accessible screenings in UK cinemas, including Subtitled (ST), audio described (AD), Autism Friendly (AF) and Dementia Friendly (DF) screenings.
See Disability and access - UK Cinema Association
The CEA card scheme allows children 8+ years to have a free carer. This is a nationwide scheme recognised by most cinemas.
See CEA Card
Vue - London Westfield W12 Visit Vue - London Westfield (Shepherd's Bush) and scroll to the bottom of the What's On page where you will find information about accessible and autism friendly screenings.
Ciné Lumière SW7 2DT Ciné Lumière - Relaxed Screenings for guests on the autism spectrum or with sensory or learning disabilities.
Contact details, 020 7871 3515 box.office@institut-francais.org.uk
Theatres – Access schemes
Many theatres run an Access scheme for those that are disabled to bring a complimentary carer with them. To receive Access tickets, you will need to show proof of disability such as a diagnosis letter, DLA benefits letter, PIP letter etc.
Lyric theatre Offer one complimentary carer or companion seat for every full price Access ticket booked for all productions.
You can book by calling the box office on 020 8741 6850, via email access@lyric.co.uk or you can pop into the theatre in person.
See Access - Lyric Hammersmith
Bush Theatre Disabled patrons have access to £5 off standard price tickets – just choose the Access ticket type at checkout. Wheelchair spaces are available at every performance, and free tickets are available for personal assistants or Access companions.
See Accessibility | Bush Theatre
Riverside studios Riverside Studios offers personal assistant tickets (Companion Tickets) at no extra cost to people who would not otherwise be able to attend without a carer or personal assistant (one per Access patron). This is an evidence-based system.
See Supporting Your Access Needs | Riverside Studios
ATG ATG run a number of Central London theatres and have an access scheme across their theatres.
See Access Membership Scheme | Access | ATG Tickets