Host a Sensory Tea Party

Pop on the kettle, bake some cakes, and support every child’s right to culture, creativity, connection and joy!


A Sensory Tea Party is a great way to celebrate and support Oily Cart:

  • A Sensory Tea Party is a bit like an Oily Cart show: a fun shared experience full of things to touch, taste, see, smell and hear, where everyone can be themselves and be together.
  • We believe theatre can happen anywhere, and so can your Sensory Tea Party: at home or at work, a picnic in the park or a buffet by the beach.
  • Just like an Oily Cart performance, a Sensory Tea Party is led by you. There’s no right or wrong way, only your way. You could host a simple slice and a cuppa, or set up a sensory extravaganza: whatever works best for you and your guests.
  • Plus, it’s Oily Cart’s 45th birthday this year, which calls for cake!

Plan your Sensory Tea Party

We’ve got everything you need to make hosting as easy as pie (…or cake)!


Click through the digital Host Handbook above, or download it here: Sensory Tea Party Host Handbook

Other resources for your Sensory Tea Party

Sensory Tea Party handout

Other ways to take part

Can’t host or attend a Sensory Tea Party? No problem! There are lots of other ways you can support Oily Cart’s work:

  • make a donation
  • visit our shop or sign up to easyfundraising to raise funds for FREE while you shop from hundreds of high-street stores
  • get sponsored for doing something amazing and let us know
  • shout about us on Facebook and Instagram
  • leave a review on Google
  • spread the word about a brilliant accessible theatre experience you’ve had
  • make noise about everyone’s right to culture, creativity, connection and joy!

Got any questions? Get in touch with zoe@oilycart.org.uk