Enriching the stories we tell, bringing more disabled & Deaf people into m/stream theatre. Michèle Taylor, Director for Change, Ramps on the Moon. Views my own.

United Kingdom
Joined July 2015
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Hi this TV feature may be of interest @BDA_Deaf @WCDeaf @DeafinitelyT @heyhearweare @RampsOTM @DisabilityWales
1/2 Did you catch us on @ITVWales?🎭 Our #RWCMDDrama students from Treasure Island shared how integrating BSL makes theatre, the arts, and storytelling more inclusive for everyone! 🏴‍☠️✨ itv.com/watch/news/how-bsl-i…
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Delighted that this is how I will be spending the first chunk of next year. An all-time classic story touring to 4 of my favorite theatres in the world. With creative audio description on every performance and I get to play a fascinating, complex disabled character. What a job!
Introducing the Cast & Creative Team for #OfMiceandMen! This spring, #DerbyTheatre proudly presents John Steinbeck’s timeless classic, #OfMiceandMen, in a stunning co-production with @octagontheatre, @HullTruck, and @tbtlake. This compelling tale of friendship, dreams, and heartbreak runs from Thu 6 Feb - Sat 1 Mar, 2025 at #DerbyTheatre. 🎭 The Cast: Lennie: Wiliam Young & Luke Richards George: Liam King Curley’s Wife: Emma Charlton Slim: Laurence Pears Candy: Ben Wilson Curley: Stefan Race Crooks: Jeff Alexander The Boss: Rob Maloney Carlson: Tom Fletcher Whit: Afton Moran This production is directed by Sarah Brigham, with set and costume design by Jess Curtis, lighting by Simeon Miller, sound and composition by Ivan Stott, and casting by Liv Barr. Esme Sears joins as Assistant Director, ensuring a dynamic and moving retelling of Steinbeck’s classic tale. #OfMiceandMen remains as powerful and timely today as when it was first published in 1937, exploring themes of prejudice, migration, and friendship. 📅 Don’t miss out! —Read the full article today and book your tickets now for this unforgettable journey through Steinbeck’s Great American Dream. 👉 bit.ly/3VButXZ
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Big news! We're looking for industry leaders to join the second cohort of our anti-ableist change programme! If you'd like to spend a year learning, developing and making change with a group of your peers, check out the link below: rampsonthemoon.co.uk/organis…
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⭐️ New for Conference 24 - Catalyst sessions A chance to discuss key topics with conversation sparked by expert session leaders ⭐️Lilli Geissendorfer #TheatreGreenBook on Thriving Sustainably ⭐️@_A4C_ @RampsOTM on Inclusive Welcomes #ThrivingTheatres theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/…
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Woo hoo! Needless to say I’m right excited to be in this!
Cast announcement for #JackAndTheBeanstalk, written and directed by Adam Penford. Leading a fabulous cast, John Elkington returns, as Dame Daisy Trott. Expect top tunes and dazzling costumes in this super-sized extravaganza. Sponsored by @NCT_Buses bit.ly/JackNP
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We are looking for an experienced Producer to lead the delivery of Candoco’s live and digital programmes and events, touring and any associated wraparound activity with the main focus on the Dan Daw Creative Projects (DDCP) commission. Read more & apply: candoco.co.uk/job/producer/
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Following on from our Reframed event with @BritishArts in June, we have now produced a publication that contains four essays, each taking a different approach to reflecting upon the current state of disability in the visual arts in the UK. disabilityarts.online/resour…
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DAO are looking for two disabled, D/deaf or neurodivergent artists to each do a week long takeover of our Instagram page between Nov 24 & March 25. Closing - 09 Sept Location - International disabilityarts.online/opport…
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📢Spread the word📢 #LibertyLDN is the @MayorofLondon’s joyful, radically inclusive festival + it needs you! Bring your experience + passion to guide its future by joining the Liberty Advisory Group: london.gov.uk/programmes-str… @LDN_Culture #DisabilityArts #OutdoorArts #ArtsOpps
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We are looking for a Digital Content Editor for Accentuate's Curating Visiblity programme. Deadline for applications is 27 August 2024 for more info and how to apply curatingforchange.org/2024/0…
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📢Director Observatory Call Out - Paid Opportunity for up to three theatre directors or circus makers looking to gain experience making midscale theatre. Observe technical rehearsals for #TheCompanyOfWolves, meet some of the creative team & connect with the New Vic Theatre. Deadline Mon 19 Aug at 10:00am Find out more and apply here: bit.ly/3XvfZbK
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Following on from our recent Reframed event with @BritishArts, we have now produced a publication that contains four essays, each taking a different approach to reflecting upon the current state of disability in the visual arts in the UK. disabilityarts.online/resour…
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My new blog is out @all_in_online ! Booking a ticket shouldn’t be a performance. We are still early in our journey but whether you’re a disabled person, working in the arts industry, or both, we want you to join us. Because, when we’re All In, everyone’s welcome.
Our UK Arts Access Champion, @AndrewM_Arts, talks about why All In was created and how we hope to transform accessibility in the UK's creative and cultural sector. Read more in our first blog post 👉 allin.online/blog/welcome-to… #WeAreAllIn
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Garry Robson was a tremendous actor whose work I've admired over the decades in so many performances. But he was also a highly visible activist and rolemodel. An icon. He will be hugely missed by the disabled arts community #RIP
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Opportunity: Come and join Extant's Board of Trustees!🎭 We are the UK's leading performing arts company for visually impaired artists. To read the job pack and to apply: extant.org.uk/trustee-recrui…
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UK Arts & Disability crew, please help spread the word about this new leadership at #Touretteshero. A job for someone who’s committed to removing disabling barriers & who's excited to work in non-normative ways. (London/4 days a wk/£41,200): touretteshero.com/2024/05/28…
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So pleased to have been asked to deliver a provocation at the #UKMTConference alongside others talking with passion and for about fundamentally important questions facing us right now. @MTheatreNetwork
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Leading a workshop today with @igcmidlands on how disabled and neurodivergent artists can access funding for their work. Today is with venues so they can support their artists, next week with independent artists. Spreading the funding joy.
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What a joy and a privilege to share the stage with @amycleach Stephen from @VitalXposure and @AstroMinx - and to be in the room for #ScaleUpNS
So excited to welcome our panel to the stage to talk all things scale, politics and representation. #ScaleUpNS
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