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📝 About the Event

• What we will be doing: An exciting, inclusive musical theatre workshop themed around “The Magic of the Madrigals”! Inspired by the world of Encanto, children will dive into dance, physical theatre, musical storytelling, and music. They will learn choreographed movement phrases and work together to create a wonderful mini-production. No previous experience is needed. Every participant will receive a Miracle Door Certificate of Achievement!
• Is it structured? Yes, this is a structured workshop featuring creative, themed activities and group choreography led by our professional instructor. However, it is entirely low-pressure with a strong focus on joy and gentle, supportive participation.
• Who it’s for & Group Size: Our sessions are aimed at children with an ability range roughly between 6–11 years. However, we know that age doesn’t always reflect ability, so we don’t exclude anyone based on age alone. Older children are very welcome, though the content may feel a little young for some.
• Parent & Carer Info: Parents and carers must remain on site for the duration of the session. A waiting area is available right next door! Children who require 1:1 support are warmly welcome to attend and join in the fun with their adult (no booking required for the adult). Siblings are also welcome to join, but please ensure you book a spot for them.

🚗 Getting There & Arrival

• Venue Website: [Insert Venue Name Website Link Here]
• Parking & Drop-Off: The venue features plenty of parking on-site, including designated Blue Badge spaces for accessible parking.
• Finding Little Hiccups: Look out for the Little Hiccups team! We will be there to welcome you, help you get settled, and direct the children to the workshop area.
• Social Story Support: To help prepare your child for the visit, you can download our full Musical Theatre Social Story here.

🚶 Moving Around Inside

• Levels & Access: The venue features full disabled access and is all on one single level, making it easy for everyone to navigate.
• Seating: The venue has retractable seating available, and a dedicated parent/carer waiting area is provided right next door to the workshop space.
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi is available throughout the building for parents and carers while they wait.

🚽 Toilets & Changing Facilities

• Changing Places Toilet: Yes! A fully equipped, accessible Changing Places toilet is available onsite for families who require it.
• Standard Toilets: Accessible and standard toilets are easily reachable on the same level.

🎧 Sensory & Calm Spaces

• What Children Can Expect: A safe, highly supportive, and inclusive environment. There will be lots of opportunities for children to share their own imaginative “gift” ideas, build stage confidence, and try new skills in a colourful, joyful, and musical atmosphere.
• What NOT to Expect (Sensory Peace of Mind): We are keeping everything joyful and gentle! There will be no scary “cracking Casita” moments, no unexpected loud bangs or pops, and no real magical doors. Most importantly, there is absolutely zero pressure to perform alone or do anything they feel uncomfortable with.

✨ Meet your Instructor

Kathleen is a freelance Teacher and Choreographer with over 30 years of experience in the performing arts sector. During this time, she founded her own community dance company, “Katz & Co studios” (staging proud productions at the Carriageworks Theatre in Leeds), and worked as part of a multi-agency team as a Dance Therapist. She has spent many years teaching therapeutic and curriculum dance across primary, secondary, and alternative provision sites.

Kathleen is incredibly passionate about supporting others and is a huge advocate for equality, diversity, accessibility, inclusion, and belonging. She loves sharing her knowledge to enable others to become the best version of themselves. As a youngster, Kathleen discovered she had psychic abilities; she is a qualified Reiki practitioner (attuned to level 2) and a certified Physiognomist (face reading). She is also a very proud mum and carer to three wonderful children, two of whom are neurodivergent, and Kathleen herself was recently diagnosed with ADHD.

🎟️ How to Book

Ready to explore the magic of the Madrigals? Please use the comments box when booking to let us know of any access needs or support requirements so we can perfectly tailor the experience to suit your child!

For any specific questions about this event’s layout or accessibility arrangements, please always feel free to drop us an email at
info@littlehiccups.co.uk and we will be super happy to help you out!