Tailored
"Oily Cart's work is testament to the fact that theatre created with a strong aesthetic and high artistic values can also have tangible other benefits."
POOL PIECE toured special schools in London during Summer 2008 and across the UK in Autumn 2009.
Join Umbrella Man, Bubbles, and Sponge in the water of a hydrotherapy pool for a series of interactive multi-sensory sessions. Our underwater lighting transforms the pool into a magical environment and live music is played on authentic gamelan instruments at the side of the pool.
Performer wearing a hat with a cascade of bubbles interacting with a young audience member in a pool.
Performer and audience member in a pool. The performer is holding up a large silver bowl with tiny holes in it. The child is looking up with wonder and feeling the shower of water pouring through.
Two performers, one wearing a hat filled with bubbles and the other wearing a hat with a white umbrella, hold a large silver bowl with tiny holes over another performer. Water showers his head.
"Watching the children's responses to Pool Piece it is clear that Oily Cart's work is testament to the fact that theatre created with a strong aesthetic and high artistic values can also have tangible other benefits. A silent, unresponsive child suddenly whoops with delight; another movers her eyes to follow both sound and light."
The Guardian
"My first experience of Oily Cart was truly magnificent. It was mesmerising for both myself and the children. I feel very privileged to have been part of it. The children were so absorbed by it all, and it gave them such a magical experience - something they won't forget."
Audience feedback
"Oily Cart was utterly amazing. I had the privilege of being present with my son. The sheer joy and wonder on his face throughout the experience is a memory I shall treasure. I have told many people about how wonderful it all was, but after each conversation had to add that a mere verbal description could not do it justice. You have to see it to believe it! Everyone should see this or be able to experience it."
Audience feedback
Performers Mark Foster, Katherine Toy, Sjaak van der Bent, Nicole Worrica
Musicians Sam Alty, Arun Ghosh
Writer & Director Tim Webb
Designer Claire de Loon
Composer & Musical Director Max Reinhardt
Stage Manager Griff Fender