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Award-winning London production company, making disruptive performance by learning disabled & autistic artists.
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We’re thrilled to be partnering with Newham Youth Empowerment Service on two new projects.

We’re exploring performance and employment skills with young learning disabled and autistic people from the borough 💥
Two people, Georgia and Adam, stand outside at night in front of a brightly lit building with large windows, looking up at the camera with wide smiles. They both have their arms spread wide in a welcoming or enthusiastic gesture. Georgia is wearing a yellow scarf and a dark jacket, and Adam is wearing a tan jacket.
November 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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We flew across the Irish Sea a few months back to consult on 'Rewarding', Conker Pictures darkly funny take on the world of social care.

We’re over the moon to see it getting its first screening at the Belfast Media Festival this Wednesday! 🙌
Two people, a woman and a man, stand side-by-side on a residential street under an overcast sky. Both are wearing ID badges on lanyards. The woman is wearing a light blue dress and the man is wearing a green shirt and a plaid shirt jacket. Red brick houses line the street behind them.
November 11, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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“I don’t want to go home…but I have to go home!” 💔

What a queen! 👑 Ellie handled Saturday’s result with such strength and grace — showing once again what a brilliant role model she is for learning disabled people across the UK.
A Group of five people pose together on a theatre stage. Vito dressed as a white rabbit in makeup and bunny ears stands beside Ellie in a black and white costume with decorative black leaves. Three others stand beside them smiling — one in a shimmering multicoloured dress, another in a silver patterned shirt, and another in casual clothes. The stage behind them has silvery web-like decorations and theatre seating.
November 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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October’s masterclass was a total joy! 💥

After a full day of digging into the script, our Associate Artists found loads to connect with in the @barbicancentre.bsky.social modern adaptation of 'The Seagull' — enough to start putting our spin on it. 🔥

Let's say ideas were flying.

#disabilityart
Two AAA associate artists, Alain and Samantha, are seated and holding scripts. Samantha on the right is smiling and wearing glasses and a green top. She has long blond hair tied up in a ponytail. Alain on the left is looking down at his script and wearing a black t-shirt. He has short brown hair. Yasemin, an AAA Associate Artist with her hair in a ponytail, is actively rehearsing, holding a script and gesturing dramatically with her right hand. She is wearing a yellow patterned cardigan. Behind her, Nick, AAA Artistic Director, also holds a script and is engaged in the rehearsal. He is wearing glasses and a black sweater. A close-up of Mariam, AAA Associate artist, with dark hair and glasses, wearing a brightly striped sweater. She is holding a script and looking intently at a person off-camera to the right. The back of a person's head with a ponytail is visible in the foreground. Nick, AAA Artistic Director, and Cian, AAA Associate Artist, are standing and discussing scripts in a rehearsal room. Nick on the left with short hair and glasses is reading his script. Cian on the right, with long hair and a blue bandana, is speaking animatedly while holding out his script. The back of a third person's head is visible in the foreground.
October 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Anna, Harry and Luke stirred up new ideas in last week’s Performance Lab — we've got a feeling that this is just the start of something special. 🔥

Stay tuned — something’s cooking. 🧑‍🍳👀

#performancelab #associateartists #disabilityart
Three people sit in a bright room having a discussion. One person leans on a chair wearing a red cardigan and striped jumper, while the others sit beside them — one in a navy shirt and shorts, and the other in a grey hoodie and jeans, gesturing as he speaks. Handwritten notes are visible on the wall behind them.
October 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Team Cheeky were pure gold last weekend! 💛

We’re absolutely chuffed after Ellie’s Couple’s Choice dance earned her highest score yet — 4th place on the leaderboard! 🌟
Two dancers, Ellie and Vito, perform under warm golden lights. Ellie, in a sparkly gold fringed dress, dances with her arms outstretched while Vito follows behind in a dark glittering outfit. A spotlight casts their shadows across the dancefloor.
October 20, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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You a TV freelancer? This one’s for you 🎬

The TAP Project team have been smashing it 💥
Join their next Freelance Forum to hear what’s been achieved — and what’s next.

As proud partners in the mix, we thought we’d share!

📆 Thurs 27 Nov, 12 PM
🧏 With BSL interpreters & captions
🔗 bit.ly/TAPforum
A blurred background shows someone holding a film clapperboard on a set. In front, white text reads: “Freelancer Forum. Thursday Nov 27, 2025, 12:00 PM. Sign-up in bio.” Above the text is a circular logo for the TV Access Project, featuring a purple open-door symbol with the words “TV Access Project” beside it.
October 16, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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“I want to give a voice to learning disabled, autistic and neurodivergent people and show their power and true selves through creativity. We're not giving up, for no one!”

The world needs more kind, positive, and determined leaders — and lucky for all of us, Charlene Salter is one of them! 💥
: Graphic for the ScottishPower Foundation Awards 2025, Charity Champion Award. The quote reads, “We’re not giving up, for no one!” attributed to Charlene Salter, Nominee. Below the text is a photo of Charlene standing indoors, holding papers and speaking, with a microphone stand beside them.
October 15, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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✨💃 We’ve been getting our glitter on!

We’re proud to share that we been supporting the team at Strictly as they welcome their first contestant with Down Syndrome, Ellie Goldstein!

Go Ellie — we’re rooting for you! 🙌
Two dancers perform a ballroom routine on a brightly lit stage. The woman wears a floral, layered dress with tulle and moves gracefully with her arm extended, while her partner in a purple suit leads her in a spin. The stage glows with purple and blue lights and a staircase in the background.
October 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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It’s a go!✨

10 new faces joined us last Tuesday for the Performance Making Diploma’s Welcome Evening.

Over the next two years, we’ll be creating, playing, devising, studying and performing together – but first, we began with a warm introduction.
Nick and Helen lead a presentation in a dark studio space. Nick stands smiling in front of the audience while Helen sits on a bench, also smiling. Behind them, a large screen displays photos of performers and the title “About Access All Areas: Award-winning, disruptive performance by learning disabled and autistic artists.” A group of people sit together in a studio space, smiling and laughing. Lee, in an orange shirt, raises both hands in a playful gesture, while others around them watch with smiles and amusement A candid, close-up photograph of four people gathered in a dimly lit indoor space. The focus is on a Black man in a light grey sweatshirt in the center-right, who is smiling broadly and looking down and to the right while interacting with someone out of frame. To his left is a Black woman with bright red and black braids, looking attentive. In the immediate foreground on the left, another person wearing a bright blue beanie and a black hoodie has their back partially to the camera. The mood is joyful and engaged, suggesting a lively conversation or welcome event A large, diverse group of participants and organizers posing together on a stage with a black backdrop, celebrating a welcome evening. Everyone is looking at the camera and smiling.
September 26, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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Patrick’s chatting Inclusive Governance at #WeConnect2025 🎤

Pleased to share the stage with @tomryalls.bsky.social , @timwheelerarts.bsky.social (All In), @wearezooco.bsky.social + more 💥

🔗 bit.ly/4noTJMn
Patrick takes a selfie inside a theatre space. Behind him on stage are four empty armchairs, a small table with water bottles, and a podium. A large screen in the background displays a thank-you message to founding partners and logos of supporting organisations.
September 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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🎬✨ We’ve been busy doing access consultancy behind the scenes in film & TV.

One exciting project: series 2 of '007: Road To A Million' with 72 Films 🕵️‍♂️💥

An epic show — and we’re proud to have played a very small part in making it happen. 

Now streaming on @primevideouk.bsky.social 🍿
Two people stand in the foreground, watching an explosion erupt from barrels in front of an old, weathered building with barred windows. One person, wearing black, appears to be holding a long object pointed toward the barrels. Flames, smoke, and debris burst into the air, illuminated against the dim outdoor setting. Two people move carefully through a dark hallway filled with red laser beams. The area is lit with pink and blue lights, creating a futuristic look. One person crouches near the wall, while the other stands behind, watching. The laser beams cross the hallway at different heights. Promotional poster for 007: Road to a Million. At the centre, a man in a suit stands behind an open silver case filled with bundles of cash. Above him, scenes show contestants in action: walking, embracing, riding motorbikes, flying helicopters, and racing boats. The tagline at the top reads: ‘Ordinary people. Epic adventure.’ At the bottom, the gold ‘007’ logo appears with the text: ‘Road to a Million’. Below that, the Prime Video logo announces: ‘New Season 22 August’.
September 17, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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✨ Hear it from our previous volunteers! ✨

Jack and Yundie had an amazing time working with artists at AAA and so could you!

We’re looking for new volunteers for our Take Part and Diploma programmes this autumn 🍂

👉 Find out more: 🔗 bit.ly/volunteerAAA

#volunteering #DisabledLed #takepart
Graphic with a teal background featuring a volunteer testimonial in white and bold text. It reads: “I can honestly say that the diploma sessions were the highlight of my week. It gave me an opportunity to learn practical skills and work with some immensely creative, talented and kind people!” – Jack, 2024–2025 Volunteer. Graphic with a dark gray background featuring a volunteer testimonial in white and bold text. It reads: “Working with artists from AAA has been a lot of fun, especially the whole process of creating the show. Can’t wait to see everyone there and ACT together!” – Yundie, 2024–2025 Volunteer. Recruitment poster with a teal background. Large white text reads “Volunteer with us.” Below is a yellow button with the words “Link in Bio” and the website “www.accessallareasproductions.org.” On the left side are icons representing documents, transport, support, and travel. At the bottom is a photo of smiling volunteers laughing and leaning together during a group activity.
September 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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📣 Volunteers Wanted! 📣

Join our Take Part + Diploma programmes this autumn 🍂

Are you:

🎭 An artist perfecting your craft?
📚 A student looking for a participatory arts placement?
🌍 Wanting to get involved in your community through accessible performance-making?

Let's chat: bit.ly/volunteerAAA
On a teal tile with a white frame, a circular icon with a magnifying glass appears in the top-right corner. In the centre, bold dark grey text reads: ‘Volunteers wanted!’ In the bottom-right corner, a bright yellow arrow points right, suggesting a call to action. Dark grey tile with white frame and text that reads ‘For our Take Part Programmes.’ A circular logo with the words ‘Take Part’ is in the top-right corner. On the left, four white circular icons show a taxi, a spring, a tambourine, and a thought cloud with an airplane. On the right, a photo of four performers: one seated on a red chair while three others surround them, making dramatic poses. A yellow arrow points right in the bottom corner, suggesting a call to action. Dark grey tile with teal brushstroke borders. White text reads: ‘For our Performance Making Diploma.’ A small circular icon with a document and ribbon is on the left. On the right, a man wearing glasses, a shirt, and a tie sits at a desk with a microphone, a water bottle, and a lit sign that says ‘ON AIR.’ A teal arrow points right in the bottom corner, suggesting a call to action. On a teal tile with a white frame, a circular icon with a star appears in the top-right corner. In the centre, bold white text reads: ‘More info on our website www.accessallareasproductions.org’ In the bottom-right corner, a bright yellow Access All Areas logo.
August 26, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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Last week AAA’s associate artists took over Bradbury studios for our July masterclass, focusing on individual monologues.

It's always such a joy to get together and perform.

Good stuff happens when artists have space to bounce off each other!

#artistdevelopment #disabilityarts #dramamasterclass
A group of people participate in a workshop inside a bright room. In the foreground, a person with short, curly, pink-blonde hair and red glasses holds a large folded map. They wear a dark grey T-shirt with a rainbow design that reads “Neurodiversity is Beautiful.” Another participant stands beside them, looking thoughtful with his hand on his chin. Others are blurred in the background, engaged in discussion or activity. A group of people are engaged in a drama workshop in a bright, white-walled room. A man with curly hair and a beard, wearing a black T-shirt and shorts, gestures expressively while speaking to the group. A woman in a turquoise graphic T-shirt stands beside him holding a piece of paper, appearing thoughtful. Another woman in a green top and black trousers stands attentively in the background. Sheets of paper with printed prompts such as “My special interest is…” and “The world is tricky when…” are taped to the wall behind them. A young woman stands in a sunlit room, reading from a handwritten and illustrated sheet of paper. She wears a light green textured blouse and black trousers. Behind her, markers, water bottles, and a striped cup are spread across a table. On the wall are printed prompts like “My special interest is…” and “Something I saw that no one else did…”. A group of people are standing in a bright room. Three people in the middle are smiling and looking at a big map. One man in a dark top is smiling at the camera. Another man is showing something on the map to a young woman in a blue shirt. Other people are talking or watching in the background. There are chairs, bags, and words on the wall.
July 29, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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11 shows. 7 cities. 2 performers. 1 shark costume

The tour of 'A Small Enclosed Room with Alfie Murphy' has been nothing short of wild

Now, we’re packing up the flight cases and letting the brilliant cast have a breather (yes, chasing each other around in shark costumes takes some serious stamina)
A person stands in front of sheer white curtains in a dimly teal lit space with arms outstretched. They wear a black T-shirt with colorful graphic that reads 'CAMDEN STONERS' and black trousers. They appear to be performing or addressing an audience on a small circular platform. Two performers dressed in shark costumes stand on a dimly purple lit space. They seem to walk around small circular platform on which a teal office chair is positioned. One is in the foreground holding a microphone, while the other stands at the back, also with a microphone. To the left, a rolling stand displays a mock advertisement labelled 'Jumping the Shark' with a 99p price tag. White curtains form the backdrop. Performer with long brown hair in a shark costume holds a microphone, a book titled 'Jumping the Shark', and a guitar covered in stickers. They wear a black T-shirt with the words 'CAMDEN STONERS' in bright, stylised text. The space is lit with pink and purple lighting. There are teal office chairs and a promotional display in the background. A digital sign above reads 'APPLAUSE'. Two performers bow at the end of a stage performance. The stage is framed with white curtains and lit with soft blue and purple lights. A small round platform is centered on stage. Above, large captioned text reads: 'ANNA: I think it’s time to go now. Are you ready? [ATMOSPHERIC WHOOSH]'. Signs reading 'APPLAUSE' and 'SILENCE' are visible on both sides of the stage. Audience members' hands are raised in applause in the foreground.
July 23, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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Time flies! Last week, we celebrated the end of a journey that began 2.5 years ago.

Friends, families and industry professionals came together to witness some incredible creativity at the Exit Festival.
A diploma student sits at a table in a dark space. She has long silver hair tied back and wide blue eyes, expressing surprise. One hand is on her chest and the other is spread in front of her. She wears a bright red top with puffed sleeves. On the table in front of her is a large transparent plastic bowl placed upside down and a pair of black sunglasses. In the same dark space, another diploma student sits behind a microphone at a table. On the table is an illuminated “On Air” sign and a blue bottle of water. The student is a black man with short hair. He wears a black shirt, a striped tie, black-framed glasses, and a watch. Two diploma students stand in a dark space. On the left, a white man with thinning short brown hair wears a black suit over a white shirt and an orange tie. He looks at the student in front of him, holding one hand up with the palm facing upward. On the right, a Black woman with her hair in a high bun wears a colourful African dress and a bright red hairband. She holds both hands up in front of her, palms facing her interlocutor, while looking down. In the out-of-focus background, another diploma student sits on a chair, watching them. She has long blonde hair, an orange shirt, and blue denim trousers. A diploma student stands in a dark space while people walk around her. She has long blonde hair, an orange shirt, and blue denim trousers. She holds a notepad and is scribbling in it with a slight smile.
July 22, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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Meet some of our Diploma students involved in the amazing ‘Passion Play’ project

In this collab between AAA, Live Art Development Agency and The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama led by artist and academic Daniel Oliver, Claire, Bruno and George will be turning their joy into performance art
A black man with very short hair stands in a bright place covered in bright green curtains. He hold one arm behind his back and the other clenched on his side. He has a slight smile. He wears a black tracksuit with white strips and a Black Graphic t-shirt. Someone walks in the frame, blurry at the back. In a bright space, on the left of the frame, someone out of focus turns its back to the camera and gesticulates toward to the white man facing her and holding a phone. Both are standing. The white man has mid-lenght brown hair, a checkered shirt over a pale gray t-shirt and dark frame glasses. He seemed to be talking to the person facing him. He has a phone in his hand. A white man with a beard and mid-lenght red hair sits in a bright space surrounded by empty chair, smiling. His legs are crossed and hold his hand to his mouth in laughter. With the other hand he hold a pair of headphone on his lap. He wears stripped blue tracksuit bottoms and a blue shirt. He has a blue lanyard around his neck. A black woman sits at a table in a bright space, she is looking at the camera smiling, her hands cross on the table. She has plaited dark hair. She wears glasses attached at the back of her head, a bright pink pull-over, colourful beaded bracelet and a metal watch.
July 15, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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OneFest, staff and audience alike, you’ve been amazing!

What a fab way to end the tour – we’re chuffed to have taken part in such an important #disabilityarts festival as part of #disabilitypridemonth 🔥
Cian and Anna are standing outside “The Old Library” a stone building. They both have their carry-on suitcase by their side. Cian, on the left, wears camo trousers, a black graphic t-shirt, a zip-up blue hoodie, a blue bandana and brown leather sandals. To the right, Anna wears black leather boots, black trousers, a black graphic t-shirt, a pink zip-up hoodie and shades. They are both smiling to the camera. On their right is the OneFest banner flag. Text Read: “Event here today”
July 14, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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After two years of playing, making, devising, studying and performing, we’ve reached these brilliant students’ final performance.

At a time when the world feels a bit bleak for disabled people, our Performance Making Diploma’s students wanted to make their own piece of resistance.
A Diploma Student stands in a bright space. She has her arms extended towards the ceiling and looks up, smiling. She has short brown hair, a lilac tank top and dark blue denim trouser. Diploma students are sitting in a row of chair. In focus at the centre of the picture, one student smiling and looking at the person on her left. She is sitting straight and has her hands resting on her lap. She has long silver hair, wears round glasses with a dark plastic from. She wears a white t-shirt and a black short skirt. She has a lanyard around her neck. A Diploma Student stands in a bright space. He holds a piece of paper that he seems to be reading. He has short dark hair. He wears black denim trousers and a dark t-shirt. Behind him, against the wall, two chairs and a emergency exit sign. A Diploma Student lies on the floor in a bright space, drawing. She has her long blond hair tied in a low ponytail. She wears pale blue jeans shorts and a white t-shirt. Someone out of frame is sitting next to her holding their hand up as if holding a camera toward the student.
July 11, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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Spotted in Cheltenham 👀

Soon to be seen on Everyman Theatre's stage, a shark, a rockstar, a guru, a ghost writer and a few more surreal characters.

Grab your tickets now before it's too late!

🎟️ bit.ly/Everyman-Enc...

#alfiemurphy
#nothingaboutuswithoutus
#disabilityarts
#whatsoncheltenham
July 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Just in case you’ve missed an essential piece of info in our last ‘5 Shows by Disabled Artists’ - Cian’s show is seeing the last leg (or should we say last fin?) of its tour this July.

Make sure you catch this playful, make-believe filled, cardboard cut-out waving perfomance before it’s gone!
July 7, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Huge well done to our Black Cab Company artists for this beautiful work.

Here’s a few snaps from this fab evening.
4 Black Cab Participants performing in a dimly lit space 1 Black Cab Participant performing behind a microphone in a dimly lit space 1 Black Cab Participant performing in a dimly lit space. He has his arm spread and his mouth wide open, looking down 1 Black Cab Participant performing in a dimly lit space playing a cardboard guitar behind a microphone
July 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Take Part is taking a break for the summer!

Last week was the wonderful end to a wonderful term and are looking forward to welcoming participants again in the autumn!

Stay tuned to know more about our next Take Part project!

#takepart #disabilityarts #communityarts
In a high-ceiling bright room stand and sits a group of participant in summer clothes. They look toward a woman sitting at a piano at the end of the room
June 30, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Applications for our 2025-2027 Diploma course are now closed.

Our Diploma team will have a lot of work in the coming days.

They'll be in touch very soon regarding auditions, whether you are successful or not.

Thank you so much for your interest.
Stay tuned for more Diploma news.
On a black desgined tile, A Diploma Student stand in a dark place. She wears a cream color sequin crop top. She has mid-lenght dark blonde hair. She has her arm spread and her mouth is open as if she was singing. Behind her, projected, a mosaic of muliple portraits of people. Text Read: Performance Making Diploma 2025-2027. A Rubber stamp that reads: Applications are now closed. At the bottom, the Access All Areas, Royal Central School of Speech & Drama and "Supported by Netflix" logos
June 24, 2025 at 5:13 PM