Open Evening for Deaf and Disabled Artists
Join us on Mon 28 Nov
Mon 28 Nov, Free (registration required)
5pm – 8pm
On Mon 28 Nov from 5pm, The Rep will be hosting an open evening for Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists living or working in the West Midlands.
Whether you are interested in talent development opportunities at The Rep, learning new creative skills, or just want to see what happens behind the scenes, this is for you!
We will be re-launching the highly acclaimed Foundry Programme in 2023 with spaces specifically for Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists. This iteration of Foundry will focus on co-creation within community settings, with access at the heart of the work and an emphasis on wellbeing for our artists.
We hope you’ll join us to find out more.
Schedule
5pm – 5.15pm: Arrivals and refreshments
5.15pm – 6pm: Introductions and accessible backstage tour
6pm – 6.30pm: Open discussion – What do you need to support your physical and mental wellbeing during creative work?
6.30pm – 6.45pm: Break – sandwiches and conversations
6.45pm – 7.15pm: Overview of Foundry and who is involved, with Q&A
7.15pm – 7.45pm: Skills workshop with The Rep’s Associate Director
7.45pm – 8pm: Thank you and goodbye
Access
To find out about accessing our building, read here.
- This evening will be held in The Door space at Birmingham Rep which is wheelchair accessible.
- There will be members of staff to greet you in the foyer upon arrival and direct you into the space.
- BSL interpreters will be present.
Book your place
Limited spaces are available. Please register your interest by completing our online registration form, or downloading and e-mailing your form to lateesha.johnson@birmingham-rep.co.uk.
You can also contact Stage Door on 0121 245 2000 to request a phone or video call registration.
We will contact you afterwards to confirm your place.
Please note: We want to ensure this event is as accessible as possible. If you have any further access requirements please state them when registering.