Cultural value research hub backed by 5-year funding
The research centre will aim to “pre-empt the needless wheel-spinning, data-churning and combative cross-talking that has ch…
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“Class gap” holds back young people from the arts, finds research
Two reports commissioned by Arts Council England found that cost and lack of confidence are major barriers to youth engagement.
€4m pan-European project to support disabled artists
New funding aims to bring disabled artists into the mainstream of European dance and theatre, and build a network committed to pre…
National roll-out on the cards for Black Ticket Project
The scheme, which offers free theatre tickets to young Black people, is hoping to expand following two successful crowdfunding cam…
Arts venues commit to improving access to booking systems
New research has found three quarters of Deaf and disabled gig goers feel discriminated against when booking tickets for live musi…
Partnering with charities
Working with a children’s hospice has allowed Birmingham Hippodrome to make its productions accessible to families who might…
Theatres Trust launches £300k building improvement scheme
A collaboration with the Wolfson Foundation will see theatres of all sizes eligible for up to £20k in funding this year to m…
I may be lying down but I’m not lazy
Raquel Meseguer triggered a security alert when she lay on the floor at the Southbank Centre. She shares the work she has been doi…
Over a quarter of theatres have no access information online
A lack of online information is leaving many publicly funding arts venues inaccessible to deaf and disabled members of the public,…
All welcome at the Coliseum
Oldham Coliseum’s new extension will provide access for everyone to future-proof itself in a borough that is home to many pe…
Tate Liverpool commits to becoming more autism friendly
The gallery will hold regular ‘Autism Hours’ with dimmed lights, reduced noise and break-out spaces available.
Edinburgh in a wheelchair
Andrew Miller, a regular visitor to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, shares his shocking experiences of inaccessible venues, poor se…
EU calls on the arts to empower and integrate refugees
The UK and Poland were the only EU countries that didn’t contribute to a major new report on how arts organisations and poli…
How to… help writers break through
What should people working in the arts do to support writers in their early years? Steve Dearden, co-founder of the The Writing Sq…
Getting to know our audience
Graeae has successfully developed D/deaf and disabled audiences across the UK. Richard Matthews explains the principles and strate…
Participation in portrait painting
A series of portrait-painting events exploring and celebrating diversity engaged both live and online audiences. Mandy Fowler expl…
New guidance on inclusive approaches to music education
A new guide is aiming to increase opportunities for disabled children and young people to participate in music-making.
How to… plan your first relaxed performance
Be prepared to make mistakes and consider reaching out to other organisations running relaxed events, says Kate Lovell.
The importance of inclusive design
All audiences benefit from inclusive design, but most importantly it helps disabled and older people. Jennifer Tomkins and Jo Verr…
Still dismal times for disability
Angry at the continuing discrimination against disabled people as well as the inadequate access in many venues, Andrew Miller refl…
Sheffield Theatres to drop booking fees
The new Artistic Director has announced a series of inclusive measures, including free tickets for drama and performing arts stude…
Edinburgh theatre to host UK’s first dementia-friendly opera performance
Sound and lighting will be adjusted and movement between the auditorium and the foyer will be encouraged to welcome people living…
Photodiary: A week with Education Projects Coordinator Emily Labhart
How much dance does an Access and Education Projects Coordinator at Phoenix Dance Theatre actually get to see? Emily Labhart shows…
Museum’s dementia care training to be rolled out across the UK
A pilot programme by National Museums Liverpool has successfully used drama to train health care professionals to support people t…
