If you are keen to embark on a career in drama, musical theatre or technical theatre and have special needs, be sure to contact the admissions office of the school(s) you wish to apply to discuss your needs before you fill in an application form. If the school is currently unable to meet your requirements, it will save you time and effort. If you contact the school, ask to speak to someone responsible for access. If you are unsure as to what you might need or how to describe your access requirements, talk it through with someone else first – perhaps a disabled performer or company, NCDT or SKILL. Your vocational training is a crucial element of your professional development. Know your rights, be clear about your needs and make sure you are in the best position to make the most of it.
See below for further information on Disability Arts Organisations, Integrated and/or Disability-specific Drama Companies or Support Organisations.
Disability Arts Organisations
Disability Art Development Agency FASED in the Arts
London Disability Arts Forum
Northern Disability Arts Forum
Theatre Resource
West Midlands Disability Arts Forum
Integrated and/or Disability-specific Drama Companies
(Many of the following compaines also provide training courses and workshops)
Full Body and The Voice
Graeae Theatre Company
No Limits Theatre Company
Support Organisations
British Council of Organisations of Disabled People (BCODP) Department for Education and Skills SKILL: National Bureau for Students with Disabilities
Please email us if you know of other performing arts organisations involved in disability-specific or inclusive works that you feel should be listed here or posted in the notice board.
