The arts has been pushing to be more inclusive for decades now with numerous strategies calling for change; there is clearly a problem in the arts. We know it, we feel it, and we want it to be better.
Megan Holland
Every Act Impacts by Lesley Downing
One of our Dial creative collective Lesley wrote an opinion piece in response to her conversations with artist Alice. Here is Lesley’s call for change.
We need more than ‘coming out’ stories to come out
Sarah discusses why theatre needs better queer programming in order to compete with T.V & streaming services.
Ross Thompson: A letter to the powerful
This is a letter to the powerful, the people in charge. The people who can make the difference we so desperately need.
What lockdown has meant for older people, and why we need to talk about it
Ageism has been an issue in the UK for years, and the pandemic has only worsened it.
A people powered programme for change
The pandemic has forced us to rethink and reshape our programme of work to ensure it is responsive and useful.
This is where the hope comes in: Alice Proctor’s Equalities workshop reflections
Alice Proctor reflects on her experience facilitating our LGBTQ+ History Month equalities workshops in February.
The difference between tolerance and acceptance: Hebe Reilly’s Equalities workshop reflections
Hebe Reilly reflects on her experience facilitating our LGBTQ+ History Month equalities workshops in February.
Quietly and deeply radical: Jenny Gaskell’s Equalities workshop reflections
Jenny Gaskel reflects on her experience facilitating our LGBTQ+ History Month equalities workshops in February.
Tragedy cannot be the catalyst for change
If #BlackoutTuesday was a day for reflection, then each day forward must be a day marked with action.
Greater Manchester Culture Fund success!!
We are thrilled to announce that we will be part of the Greater Manchester Culture Fund portfolio for 2020-2022.
International Day of Older Persons
Happy International Day of Older Persons! To mark this important day we are sharing a behind the scenes video from ‘Old Stock, New Stock’
Meet the ‘This is Our Time’ film squad
Find out all about the brilliant team of older neighbours from the Manchester Cares network behind short film ‘This is Our Time’.
LGBTQIA+ Equality Today- Alice’s reflections
Alice reflects on how we can continue to learn and be a better ally to the LGBTQIA+ community.
LGBTQIA+ Equality today – Chelsea’s reflections
Chelsea Morgan has been supporting us to deliver our Equalities Workshop for LGBTQ+ History Month. We asked her to reflect on her time in schools with us.
The Positivity of Difference – Cellist Jo-anne Cox on Declaration
Jo-anne Cox, a cellist with a passion for inclusivity, creative interaction and cross art form collaboration came to watch Declaration at Stratford Circus.
ADHD Norfolk CEO talks Declaration and the importance of representation
Andrea Bell, founder of ADHD Norfolk shares her experiences of watching Declaration and joining our workshop for ADHD young people.
Lifting the weight of shame- Reflections on Declaration
Priscilla Eyles shares her experiences of Declaration and our ‘Coiled Spring Club’ workshop at Stratford Circus Theatre.
Sarah Emmott talks Declaration and creating autobiographical work
Co-creator and performer Sarah Emmott sat down to tell us all about what you can expect when you come to watch Declaration.
Q&A with Declaration Director Rachel
If you follow us on social media, you’ll have seen a lot of stuff about our play Declaration,a frank, funny and fearless journey through ADHD and mental health.
Declaration set to tour this Autumn
We’re super excited to be taking our Award-winning theatre project Declaration back on the road this Autumn.
Sarah Emmott on looking after ourselves whilst making work
Stan Writer/Director Sarah Emmott discusses learning curves, mental health and burn-out during a creative process.
Rachel Moffatt-Feldman offers tips for working with a BSL interpreter
Meet Rachel Moffatt-Feldman, a wonderful British Sign Language Interpreter. We asked her to offer her top tips for working with ‘terps.
Performer Vilma Jackson on children reacting to BSL in Stan
See brilliant performer Vilma Jackson, who was cast in the role of ‘Girl’, share her experiences about Stan and the reaction to the use of BSL.