Autistic critic Jess Flint reviews A_tistic Theatre’s Helping Hands, a show that explores how ‘help’ can sometimes be the opposite
disability arts
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How do we make systemic change in an often resistant industry? Jessica Walton reflects on an empowering symposium on disability and the arts
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When Tom Middleditch, a vocal advocate for neurodiverse representation on stage, saw Robot Song, his first response was rage. But then he changed his mind. This is what happened…
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Yumi Umiumare’s Butoh work Forbidden Laughter shows that laughter isn’t always funny, says Philipa Rothfield
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‘Disabled artists should be a priority for this industry. Many artists are already there creating work. They don’t need mentorships! They need money.’ Jessica Walton on the power of disability-led art
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‘For the space of an hour, a magical space, it was a reminder of possibility’: Alison Croggon on The British Paraorchestra’s The Nature of Why
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‘I found myself filled with rage, recalling moments when doctors had told me “mind over matter” – a polite way of suggesting “you’re just crazy”.’ NEW REVIEW critic Vanessa Giron on Have You Tried Yoga?
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When representation isn’t enough: Tom Middleditch of A_tistic Theatre looks at the knotty question of diversity in creative teams