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History
Booster Cushion Theatre was Formed specifically to encourage primary age children to take more interests in books. Additionally we wish for children to have an enjoyable and rewarding experience by watching and taking part in a performance. Often BCT is performing and presenting Kids Theatre to children for their first time. As such it is so important that the whole experience is fun for the children. Somethings that kids will want to come back and see again. But to come back, the adults that brought them to a children;s performance have to see that their kids have enjoyed it. Hence participation has a tremendous role in clearly showing all adults, teachers, librarians, parents, arts officers, children's programmers, child minds and child careers that the show is working. Equally laugh out loud comdey gives a very clear indication that a theatre show is hitting the spot for its young aduience. Again this all leads to the theatre experience being positive and something that should be seen again by every young person. Eventually after many positive visits to the theatre and successful visits to their school, youth club, art center, local libary, park and adventure play ground the young children will grow to look out for and attend theatre productions and shows on their own account.

‘Once again can I say a big thank you for the wonderful morning you gave the children and staff, they all really enjoyed the performance. What my team appreciate is the ‘child centered and friendly’ approach, and your consideration for their special needs.Many thanks again, hope to see you soon.’

John Rumble, Headteacher, Maplewood School, Buckinghamshire

'Thank you very much for your contribution to Larks in the Park in Colney Heath. The performance you gave was very much appreciated by both adults and children. A number of people have said to me since the event how successful it was.’

Shirley Everall,
National Year of Reading Project Officer, Hertfordshire Library Service.

'Booster Cushion Theatre Company have been a fantastic addition to our programme at Seven Stories. The shows are fun, imaginative and inclusive for all children and their families. The response from our audiences has been fantastic, and we hope to continue the relationship for many years to come. Philip is a consummate professional and a true pleasure to work with, I would recommend them if you are looking for a brilliant show guaranteed to sell very well.'

Paul Black,
Events Officer, Seven Stories, The Centre for Children's Books , Newcastle.

What is B.C.T.

Booster Cushion Theatre Company produces theatre for children. Booster Cushion specialises in theatre in education using Big Books that come to life. These productions are often seen as theatre in schools or in, art centres, traditional theatres, libraries, sport centres, museums, festivals,childrens centres, parks, hospitals, children's parties and even Zoos.

Booster Cushion Theatre was formed in 1989, specifically to work with children and to encourage them to take greater interest in books. Since then Booster Cushion Theatre has performed to over 300,000 people in schools and theatre's all over the country providing quality work with care and commitment.

All of Booster Cushion Theatre's shows are solo show's using mime, voice and some sign language. Each is completely portable and can be performed inside or out, the technical requirements being minimal. We just need a performance space of 4m x 4m x 3.5m.

Where Are B.CT?
Everywhere and nearly anywhere

All the shows involve a high level of audience participation on the part of the children and are designed to foster a feeling of strong involvement.