Making The Arts Accessible

09 - Ben Wilson


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Ben Wilson is an actor, theatre-maker, audio description consultant and recently became Extant's first trainee Artistic Director.  We talk about how he combines these different roles, what it's like having a portfolio career like so many of us in the arts, on his requirements as a blind actor,  on questions like why do West End shows have different access providers every week in each different venue, and should arts organisations and directors who have never cast a disabled actor on their stage still be given a platform.   Enjoy!
 

Links

Extant Theatre

https://extant.org.uk/

 

Graeae Theatre

https://graeae.org/

 

Ramps on the Moon Project

https://rampsonthemoon.co.uk/

 

Sheffield Theatres

www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

 

Oliver Twist – NT At Home

https://www.ntathome.com/products/oliver-twist

 

Georgie Morrell – comedian, actor, writer

http://georgiemorrell.co.uk/

 



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Making The Arts AccessibleBy Alice Gilmour