Performing arts classes and events for adults with additional needs in Yorkshire.
30/03/2026
This afternoon we've been exploring springtime sounds in our weekly Sensory Music group with United Response in !
Did you know we run a whole range of outreach sessions with day centres and supportive living households? We bring sensory magic into large community venues, sensory spaces and cosy living rooms.
Drop us a message if you'd be interested in hosting a workshop on your site 🏠
10/03/2026
Sensory Dance has a new home - welcome to Foxwood Community Centre!
Our Monday dance class has been relocated to this wonderful space, with plenty of room for dance and movement. The new venue is tucked away, opposite a beautiful park and backs onto a well kept sensory garden.
Here's a few snaps from our session yesterday, celebrating with a very appropriate playlist of empowering tunes.
Due to the change in venue, we now have a handful of spaces for new members! Visit the website for more information - toolboxdrama.co.uk/sensorydance
28/01/2026
We've been exploring colours and textures with our Sensory Drama group in York and in our Selby Explorers group this week.
In York, we discovered the colourful coral reef using fans, ribbons and fabric. In Selby we created our own picnic stories using colourful scarves and Verbatim theatre techniques!
16/01/2026
A fantastic opportunity here with United Response! Looks like there's just a few days left to get applications in 👀
The People’s Fund - United Response People with learning disabilities have worked with the fundraising team to design the People’s Fund. It is kindly paid for by the Clothworkers Foundation. Who decides? Your application will be looked at by the People’s Forum. This is a group of people supported by United Response. They have live...
05/01/2026
Welcome back Toolboxers and Happy New Year! Our classes restart this week and we can't wait to hear all about your festive breaks. Check your emails for half term information, including dates and fees.
If you haven't received your welcome back email, please contact [email protected]
25/12/2025
Merry Christmas to our lovely Toolboxers! We hope you all have a wonderful day 🎄❄️
22/12/2025
We've just wrapped up our snow themed Christmas party! A big thanks to everyone who joined us and we hope you have a wonderful Christmas break. We'll see you in 2026! 🎊🎉
11/12/2025
A very special post from our practitioner and pal Via Macnab! Take a peek at their page to see all of the amazing projects they've worked on this year.
Via is a wonderful storyteller and drama practitioner - you'll find them in our Selby programme and events!
Another year coming to a close -- can you believe it's gone this fast? This year I've worked with some incredible projects and had some major successes, and today I'm celebrating Toolbox Drama CIC!
This year, I've been involved in:
🎭 Weekly drama sessions in Selby
🎶 Starting a new weekly music group
🌻 A new facilitated sensory space, Immersive Gardens
🗺️ Trips to see disability friendly art
🎉 A brilliant summer arts festival
✨ Cover sessions in drama, music and dance in York
💃 Collaborative sessions in dance and play in York
💛 Supporting and training our new volunteers and buddies
It's been a fabulous year, and I'm really looking forward to what we've got coming up in 2026! Keep an eye here for more updates on this year over the next few weeks.
05/12/2025
Are you ready for some Christmassy fun?!
We have our Toolbox Drama Christmas party on the 22nd of December, plus a fabulous theatre trip on the 28th!
Visit the events tab on the website for more information and bookings
www.toolboxdrama.co.uk
02/12/2025
It's officially the festive season!
If you're looking for a way to support our little community this Christmas, please consider making a small donation via our Givey page.
Your donation will help us to continue providing our programme of creative classes, performances and events - which bring so much joy and social connection to our wonderful Toolbox Drama members.
If you would like to donate, please visit our Givey page via the link below ❤️
https://www.givey.com/toolboxdrama
28/11/2025
The Christmas tree is up!
Take a stroll around York Minster to see the wonderful 2025 Christmas Tree Festival! Our participants have created the most colourful, sparkly decorations. Let us know if you spot the Toolbox Drama tree in the North Quire Aisle 🎄
