Theatre (Arts)

Theatre Sites:

The Museums & Galleries Disability Association (MAGDA) The Museums & Galleries Disability Association (MAGDA): Improving access to UK museums and galleries for people with disabilities. Best practice, forum for museum and gallery professionals, resources and links. (Theatre) http://www.magda.org.uk/ The Orpheus Centre The Orpheus Centre: A residential performing arts centre for young disabled artists founded by Richard Stilgoe. Offering courses in various disciplines of performing arts and apprenticeships in life skills. Godstone, Surrey. (Theatre) http://www.orpheus.org.uk New Breed Theatre Company New Breed Theatre Company: Manchester performing theatre company with a workshop programme aimed at both experienced and inexperienced disabled people. News, programme, past productions, links and downloads. (Theatre) http://www.new-breed.org.uk/ Honeybee Theatre Honeybee Theatre: A professional touring theatre group lead by deaf and hearing professionals, producing events accessible to both deaf and hearing audiences. Information about programme and associated services. (Theatre) http://www.honeybeetheatre.com/ Oily Cart Oily Cart: Interactive theatre for under fives and young people with learning difficulties, tours to schools, nurseries and arts venues. London based. (Theatre) http://www.oilycart.org.uk/ Spare Tyre Theatre Company Spare Tyre Theatre Company: Originally a feminist theatre company and now working with disadvantaged youth and people with learning disabilities. London based. (Theatre) http://www.sparetyretheatrecompany.co.uk/ Birds of Paradise Theatre Company Birds of Paradise Theatre Company: Glasgow theatre company training physically disabled actors and producing fully integrated performances. Flash required, includes production clips. (Theatre) http://www.birdsofparadisetheatre.co.uk/ Mind The Gap Mind The Gap: Drama club, music arc and youth theatre group for teenagers with learning disability. Includes details of apprenticeship programme, national tour, profiles and contact interface for personnel, at two centres in Bradford and Keighley. [requires Flash] (Theatre) http://www.mind-the-gap.org.uk/ Hijinx Theatre Company Hijinx Theatre Company: Professional theatre company touring plays to communities and people with learning disabilities, plus details of Odyssey Theatre, a participatory theatre group. Cardiff based. (Theatre) http://www.hijinx.org.uk/ Kaleidoscope Theatre Kaleidoscope Theatre: A pioneering company and registered charity, some of whose members happen to have Down's Syndrome. Based in Shropshire. (Theatre) http://www.kaleidoscope-theatre.org/ Disabled Access Guide for Theatregoers Disabled Access Guide for Theatregoers: London theatre guide including information on audio described and signed performances as well as general access information. (Theatre) http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/access Graeae Theatre Company Graeae Theatre Company: Company of people with physical and sensory impairments, based in London but tours widely. Artistic policy, productions, workshops and mailing list. (Theatre) http://members.lycos.co.uk/graeae/ Heart 'n' Soul Heart 'n' Soul: Music theatre group for young people with learning disabilities. London based but also tours. Includes details of Beautiful Octopus Club, Squidz club, music, art and diary. (Theatre) http://www.heartnsoul.co.uk/