Take Flight
A mother and baby bird go out and explore the world in a multi-sensory aerial theatre show supporting babies’ development. A soft warm hug in a show.
Two performers in bright feathers fly and swing on colourful silks accompanied by gentle, playful music. Developed in collaboration with developmental psychologist Dr Valentina Sclafani from Lincoln University, the show supports babies’ neurological and motor skills development while encouraging strong connection and bonding between babies and their grown-ups. As mother and baby bird set out to explore, the show navigates early independence, making friends, overcoming challenges and, eventually, being supported to leave the nest and take flight.
The relaxed performances allow babies to make noise, fidget, be changed and fed during the show, and following the performance, the company hosts a stay-and-play session where they can touch, play and explore the set and props, including experiencing the aerial silks first-hand. Designed as a gentle, multi-sensory experience, Take Flight combines aerial performance with music, movement and visual storytelling to ignite curiosity and imagination in the very youngest audiences.
The seating for Take Flight is on the Trinity stage, with cushions on the floor for you to sit on with your baby and chairs at the back and at the sides if you’re not comfortable sitting on the floor. It is very relaxed and immersive!
“Our 10 month old was just mesmerized and her attention was held the whole way through (which is a miracle in itself)“
Age guidance: 0-2 year olds and their grown ups.
Haze is used in the show. It is non toxic and completely harmless. It is used as a way to see the lights we are using more clearly in the space.
Show info
| Category: | Children |
| Running time: | 50 minutes |
| Child (15 and under): | £8.00 |
| Adult: | £10.00 |
| Adult + Baby: | £18.00 |
Dates and times
Café & Bar
Our Café & Bar is open Mon to Sat 10am - 3pm and an hour before all performances outside of these hours.
Don't forget that drinks from the Café & Bar can be taken into the auditorium to enjoy during the performance. Please note that no outside food and beverages are permitted.
Accessibility
Trinity Theatre's Foyer, Gallery and Auditorium are accessible to wheelchair users and other visitors who need to avoid stairs. For more information please visit our Accessibility page or call our Box Office on 01892 678 678.
