Tag: inclusivity
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The Importance of Positive Representation in the Acting Industry
From disability to gender and female characters, understanding why representation matters in film, theatre and media is crucial. Explore the impact of on-screen diversity, good examples of representation, and the positive effects diverse portrayals in the entertainment industry brings The UK and Ireland are home to an incredible crop of diverse talent delivering scene-stealing performances…
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Accessibility at the Edinburgh Fringe
Top tips for making an inclusive, accessible Edinburgh Festival Fringe show and how to communicate your access needs as a performer. Making theatre accessible and inclusive is vital, but it isn’t always easy – especially when it comes to putting on a show in a historic city like Edinburgh when old, often inaccessible buildings become…
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Disability and Accessibility in Theatre with Robert Softley Gale
We speak to theatre-maker and performer Robert Softley Gale about accessibility in the Arts and making theatre in Scotland. In this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we talk to Robert Softley Gale. Robert has worked in the Arts for over 20 years and sits on the board of the National Theatre of Scotland. Robert is…
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Let’s Talk About It: Transgender and Non-Binary in the Arts
In this episode, we sat down with actor, singer and trans inclusivity consultant Aitch Wylie.