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997: An open letter about accessibility at theatres...


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Shona Louise, a disability and Theatre Blogger has taken matters into her own hands. After surveying 262 disabled people to gain a snapshot of what it’s like being both a disabled audience member and a disabled person working in theatres a massive 77% said that accessibility issues had stopped them from visiting or working in theatres before. Shona has written an open letter to the industry to try and battle this and ensure disabled people feel more welcome and included in theatre

To find out more about Shona or read her open letter, please visit her blog here: Shona Louise: An Open Letter To The Commercial Theatre Industry About Accessibility And Disability Representation

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