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Disability Arts Online
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Sharing Disability Arts and Culture with the world since 2004. Follow for our latest news, reviews, events and blogs.
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Lose yourself in the world of fashion runway shows past, present and future, in this immersive experience created in collaboration with Anna Wintour and Vogue editors and narrated by Cate Blanchett.

When - 17 Dec - 10 Jan
Where - Manchester
Cost - £10-£35

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Huge scale model, in a white dress, with a few onlookers.
November 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Enjoy the magic of Cinderella with BSL interpreted, relaxed, dementia friendly and Audio Described performances.

When - 22 November - 31 December
Where - @hackneyempire.bsky.social
Cost - £10-£46

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An image of Cinderella, the Ugly Sisters, the Wicked Stepmother and the Fairy Godmother posing against a snowy background with Hackney Empire in the background and the title CINDERELLA in bold pink lettering.
November 24, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Join Wellcome Collection for a day of activities to explore what the climate means to you.

When - 22 November
Where - London
Cost - Free

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A group of people standing around a table taking part in a paper marbling activity in a brightly lit studio.
November 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Process as Practice: Priya Mistry aka whatsthebigmistry takes over the DAO magazine.

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Two South Asian people in traditional dress, one is standing in a dancing pose, the other is sat cross-legged.
November 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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The Moonwalkers tells the stories of the Apollo missions of the 1960s and ‘70s, reflecting their gripping journeys at spectacular scale.

When - 16 Dec - 11 Jan
Where - Manchester
Cost - £10-£35

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A large image of an astronaut in space, with people in darkness watching on
November 21, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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The Old Vic Theatre are looking for a Commercial Event Duty Manager to support the smooth running of private hires and commercial events within the theatre and Backstage.

Closing - 23 November
Location - London
££ - £18.47 per hour

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November 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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We’re recruiting for a Project Coordinator to support the delivery of our three-year project ‘Cripping Culture: A Journey into Disability Arts Heritage’.

Closing - 08 Dec
Location - Hybrid (Remote + Brighton & Hove)
££ - £32K FTE

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November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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🎭 Marlowe Theatre is recruiting for a Marketing Officer to build on their industry-leading work in developing relationships with their existing audiences.

Closing - 24 Nov
Location - Canterbury
££ - £31.5K

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Marlowe Theatre in white capital text on a black background.
November 20, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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📣We’re looking for a passionate, dedicated disabled leader to join our team as our first ever Artistic Director!

21 hours per week
Remote (UK)
£45K-£48K FTE

Apply by 19 January.

Find out more: disabilityarts.online/opportunity-...
A mixed race man with dreads on stage with an older white man wearing a flat cap and white woman in her late 30s. Text above on an orange background reads: Join our Team. Text below reads: Artistic Director. disabilityarts.online/artistic-director.
November 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Celebrate the publication of two powerful and inspiring books by Sheku and Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason in a discussion chaired by Bernardine Evaristo.

When - 25 Nov
Where - London
Cost - From £20

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Someone wearing a blue fleece smiling and looking down (left) and someone with long braids smiling looking to camera (right)
November 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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With huge state-of-the-art projections and a revolutionary sound system, Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) invites you to experience the world through David Hockney’s eyes.

When - 16 Dec - 11 Jan
Where - Manchester
Cost - £10-£35

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A large David Hockney Artwork of a swimmer in a swimming pool, with audiences looking on.
November 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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‘Stories from the Disability Arts Movement don’t just deserve to be told, they demand it.’

Colin reflects on the need for our Cripping Culture project to preserve the memories of the Disability Arts movement & capture the achievements of its key figures.

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A white man with grey hair and glasses, wearing a burgundy shirt sits at a desk waving at the camera. The room he is in has posters on the wall.
November 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Join @cripticarts.bsky.social and Alice Christina-Corrigan for CRIPtic Chats, an open space for deaf and disabled creatives to drop in, chat, and meet friendly new faces.

When - 26 November
Where - Online
Cost - Free

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A pink graphic with text reading CRIPtic Chats, Networking with Alice Christina-Corrigan
November 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Join Claudia Hammond and a panel of experts as they delve into the history, evidence and mysteries around anaesthesia.

When - 27 Nov
Where - London
Cost - Free

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A blond-haired woman in a bright green suit is sitting in front of a microphone. She is wearing headphones.
November 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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A healthy dose of realistic optimism at a time when we need it most: Shivam Chowdhary watches Daruma.

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Film still showing two disabled men sit either end of a table. Sitting in the middle of them is a 4-year-old girl
November 14, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Enjoy a captivating evening of poetry and music hosted by poet and author Joelle Taylor, featuring emerging and internationally acclaimed artists.

When - 27 Nov
Where - London
Cost - From £15

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Two poets reading into microphones, one playing a guitar and the other holding a book against a blue background.
November 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Are you an experienced Project Coordinator? We’re looking for someone to support the delivery of our 3 year project ‘Cripping Culture: A Journey into Disability Arts Heritage’.

14 hours per week
£32K FTE
Hybrid (remote + Brighton & Hove)

Apply by 8 Dec: disabilityarts.online/opportunity-...
A white man with grey hair and glasses wearing a black shirts, holds an archive box. Above text reads: Join Our Team. Below reads: Heritage Project Coordinator. Disabilityarts.online/Project-coordinator
November 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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The Almeida Theatre is seeking someone with a keen eye for detail and a conscientious approach to all of their work to join them as Finance Officer.

Closing - 24 Nov
Location - Islington
££ - £31K-£35K

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Logo featuring the words ‘Almeida’ on top and ‘Theatre’ mirrored upside down below, all in bold capitals.
November 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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In her latest blog post, @dollysen.bsky.social raises hell at the Department for Work & Pensions headquarters.

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Dolly applies Crime scene tape to the sign outside the Department for work and Pensions.
November 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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DAiSY FEST is back! This year’s theme is ‘Connections’ – giving a space to reflect on people, places, creativity and explore the new possibilities that emerge when we come together.

When - 21-22 Nov
Where - Guildford
Cost - From £20

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Teal, strong yellow and pink graphic. Text reads 'Daisyfest 2025 Friday Forum A Festival of Connections Friday 21 November at G Live 10am til 4pm
November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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As part of Cripping Culture, our founder Colin Hambrook will move into a new role as Heritage Project Director of the project, after serving more than 20 years as Editor of DAO.

Find out more about the project disabilityarts.online/cripping-cul...

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November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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🎉We’re proud to announce that The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded us funding for a major project to save the stories of the Disability Arts movement from being lost.

Introducing ‘Cripping Culture: A Journey into Disability Arts Heritage’ ➡️ disabilityarts.online/magazine/new...

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A white man with grey hair and glasses wearing a black shirt with white spots and blue jean stands in front of bookshelf stacked with archive boxes.
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Join MK Gallery’s specialist tour guides to explore the current exhibition To Improvise A Mountain: Lynette Yiadom-Boakye Curates with audio description.

When - 25 Nov - 13 Jan
Where - Milton Keynes
Cost - Free - £15.95

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Person wearing blue jumper, orange hat and glasses holds a clip board and gestures with hand in front of a black and white framed photograph
November 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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For National Grief Awareness Week 2025, Brass Bathtub presents Unspoken Sorrows — an exhibition of paintings by Nu McAdam and installation by guest artist Mary DeLiso of the Brighton Death Collective.

When - 27 Nov - 07 Dec
Where - Brighton
Cost - Free

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The unspoken sorrows poster shows a painted image of a white strike painted going through a yellow and orange Background. The poster also shows a picture of ‘Nu’ a white mouthpainting artist who is shown in their studio space at a desk painting a picture of a wheelchair wheel in green and Gray. They are wearing a red velvet jacket and have a hair band on with short brown hair. In the bottom right hand corner of the poster there is a QR code and some information scattered around a bold text about The exhibition. There are also five logos at the bottom from different organizations that have supported and funded the project.
November 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Meet Ebony, the formidable mastermind behind a renowned fashion empire. Everyone’s nightmare boss, she’s cancelled Christmas for her landmark fashion show.

When - 26 November - 04 January
Where - London
Cost - From £15

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A group of four people in colourful, futuristic outfits pose energetically against a bright, sparkly background.
November 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM