Paula Manning was Associate Director at Half Moon Theatre in the late 2000s, with a particular responsibility for the early years and special needs work. She talks about Sensory Journeys and Reflections and Touching Science – multi-sensory participatory projects which were fully immersive and inclusive.

Paula Manning remembers Igloo Hullabaloo and talks about the importance of theatre and the arts in tackling isolation, due to socio-economic and cultural differences.

Paula Manning talks about the multi-sensory outreach programmes which accompanied the professional theatre productions for early years audiences and the broader social impact this had.

Paula Manning describes how the company moved towards immersive theatre experiences for the very young and those with special needs, by placing the participant at the centre of the experience. Interviewed by Toni Tsaera.