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10 Must-See Edinburgh Festival Fringe Shows Spotlighting Disability And Neurodiversity
Discover ten must-see Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows spotlighting disability and neurodiversity, blending honesty, humour, and originality in theatre, comedy, and dance.
BAFTA Breakthrough 2024: Spotlighting The Talent And Advocacy Of Disabled Artists In The Creative Industry
In its 11th year, the BAFTA Breakthrough initiative once again showcases a diverse and talented cohort of creatives. Among these 43 rising stars, Kyla Harris and Otto Baxter stand out – not only for their artistic contributions but also for their impactful advocacy and representation of disabled individuals in the creative industries. Their work challenges societal norms, amplifies underrepresented voices, and underscores the power of inclusive storytelling.
Songs Of The Wayfarer: Disabled Artist Claire Cunningham Premieres New Solo Performance Blending Dance And Song In London
Claire Cunningham, one of the UK’s most acclaimed and internationally renowned disabled artists, presents the UK premiere of her new solo Songs of the Wayfarer in London this December.
Looking Back At 15 Talented Disabled People Recognised As BAFTA Breakthrough Artists
Ahead of the announcement of the 2024 BAFTA Breakthrough artists next month, we look back on 15 talented disabled artists who have been recognised for their incredible and outstanding work in TV and film over the past 11 years.
Escapism On Stage: A Disabled Women’s Journey Through The World Of Inclusive Theatre
In this guest post on the National Youth Theatre website, Emma shares her experiences as a wheelchair user and a visually impaired person, attending a variety of amateur dramatic theatre groups over 20 years and how it has benefited her mental health, well-being and social life.
Unlimited Festival 2024: Showcasing Disabled Artists At The Southbank Centre
The Southbank Centre is excited to announce the return of Unlimited Festival, a showcase of extraordinary performance, music and art by disabled artists.
Debris Stevenson: Dyslexic Writer Of New Theatre Production Celebrating Neurodiversity
We speak to neurodivergent writer and performer Debris Stevenson about her new theatre show My Brother’s a Genius.
Better Off Dead?: Liz Carr Debates Why We Shouldn’t Legalise Assisted Dying
British actor and disability rights activist Liz Carr stars in a new BBC documentary titled Better Off Dead?, in which she explores the topic of assisted dying and why she believes it should not be legalised.
Disney’s Shardlake: Arthur Hughes Portrays Disability Differently In 16th-Century Britain
We speak to British actor Arthur Hughes about his lead role in Disney’s new original series “Shardlake”, a drama about a hunchback lawyer in Tudor times.
Song In Sign: A Fully Integrated Signed Song Performance Created By Deaf And Disabled Artists
We speak to Joanne Roughton-Arnold, creative director and singer of Song in Sign, a fully integrated signed song performance produced by inclusive opera company formidAbility.
Jack Carroll: Disabled Comedian Brings ‘Mobility’ To Life In BAFTA-Winning TV Show
In our first exclusive interview, we speak to disabled comedian, actor and writer Jack Carroll about his career, his appearance on BGT and his upcoming BBC comedy show Mobility.
Disabled Actor Ruth Madeley Shares Her Accessible Journey To The Magic In Disney Podcast
British actor Ruth Madeley – who lives with spina bifida and is a wheelchair user – joined Giovanna Fletcher to discuss her accessible trip to Disney World in Florida in an episode of the Walt Disney Travel Company’s star-studded podcast, Journey to the Magic.