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Hunter Heartbeat Courses | 2025

Actors performing a vibrant and expressive scene from a Flute Theatre production of Pericles, with colourful costumes and dynamic physical theatre, set against a backdrop of ancient stone arches.

Heartbeats on the Stage

For our specialised performances, up to 12 autistic participants sit with the Flute Theatre actors on the stage, and experience Shakespeare’s story through interactive sensory games, which everyone plays together. Each performance is adapted to the specific needs of each participant, however complex their needs may be.

A diverse group of performers energetically engage in a live Flute Theatre performance, using expressive gestures and movement on a dimly lit stage. The actors wear casual, comfortable clothing in natural tones, creating an inclusive and accessible environment tailored for autistic individuals. This performance, inspired by Shakespeare and adapted using the Hunter Heartbeat Method, highlights Flute Theatre’s commitment to neurodiverse storytelling. Audience members can be seen watching with interest in the background. Flute Theatre also offers training and courses for actors, educators, applied theatre students, and families to support autism-friendly performance practices.

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Funding for the arts is currently said to be at a ‘terminal decline’ but we will continue to create our life changing opportunities whatever the challenges.  Please help us continue with a one off donation or a monthly subscription. Your donations go directly toward our performances with marginalised people and always will.

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