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Access All Areas @aaaprods.bsky.social · 19h

✨💃 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.

Access All Areas @aaaprods.bsky.social · 9d

Bad Lads - @graeaetheatre.bsky.social @livetheatre.bsky.social
📅 02.10-15.11

Barrier(s) - Deafinitely Theatre
📅 18.10-29.11

Exxy - Dan Daw
📅 02-10.10

Perfect Show... @wearezooco.bsky.social @improbable1.bsky.social
📅 07-08.10

When the World... Oily Cart, Polyglot Theatre
📅 25.09-01.11

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Access All Areas @aaaprods.bsky.social · 9d

Forget Cozy Season... it's Arts Season - particularly Disability Arts!

Cian's wrapped up and ready for it, are you? Watch to find out!

👉 Know of other upcoming disabled-led shows we should feature? Get in touch!

✉️ [email protected]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY0Q...

October 2025 | 5 Shows by Disabled Artists

YouTube video by Access All Areas

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Access All Areas @aaaprods.bsky.social · 13d

AAA and the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama are excited for what’s ahead – made possible by the invaluable support of @netflixuk.bsky.social .

Watch this space for the great things to come. 🔥

Access All Areas @aaaprods.bsky.social · 13d

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.

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Access All Areas @aaaprods.bsky.social · 14d

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.

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Access All Areas @aaaprods.bsky.social · 22d

🎬✨ 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.

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Access All Areas @aaaprods.bsky.social · 27d

🙌 Proud to support this brilliant scheme!
Apply by Tue 4 Nov 2025 — don’t miss it!
All the details below 👇

The Production Guild of Great Britain @productionguild.bsky.social · 27d

Applications are now open for our Netflix Assistant Production Accountant Training, a 12-month paid programme for DDN Accountants that combines classroom-based learning with hands-on experience through placements on @Netflix productions. ow.ly/FeO950WVagy

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Access All Areas @aaaprods.bsky.social · 29d

🔥 @lambethfringe.bsky.social kicks off soon!

One show that’s caught our eye is ‘YAWN: A Chronically Fatigued Play’ — but the whole programme is packed with gems worth checking out 👀

📆 25 September – 25 October
🔗 lambethfringe.com/events/yawn-...

YAWN: A Chronically Fatigued Play | Lambeth Fringe | Performing Arts Festival | Sept - Oct

Much-loved Off West End Performing Arts Festival curated by The Bread and Roses Theatre. Some of the best and most crowd-pleasing theatre, comedy, works in progress, drag, spoken word, experimental p...

lambethfringe.com

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Access All Areas @aaaprods.bsky.social · Sep 4

✨ 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.

Access All Areas @aaaprods.bsky.social · Sep 2

Deaf Republic - Dead Centre
📍Royal Court Theatre
📅 29.08 - 13.09

an Accident / a Life
📍Sadlers Wells
📅25 – 27.09

The Rock House - Carousel
📍Green Door Store
📅 29.09

Housemates - Hijinx Theatre
📍 heatr Clwyd
📅 9 – 13.09

Liberty Festival ‪@cripticarts.bsky.social‬
📍Various Venues
📅 24-29.09

Access All Areas @aaaprods.bsky.social · Sep 2

Cian is chasing those final summer sun rays — and the brilliant shows by disabled artists that September brings.

Watch to find out more

👉 Got an upcoming disabled-led show we should feature? Drop a comment or get in touch!

✉️ [email protected]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRnS...

September 2025 | 5 Shows by Disabled Artists

YouTube video by Access All Areas

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Access All Areas @aaaprods.bsky.social · Aug 26

📣 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

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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.

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Access All Areas @aaaprods.bsky.social · Aug 20

Our friends at the @royalalberthall.bsky.social are hiring!

They’re looking for an Event Manager experienced and passionate about working on accessible events. 🔥

👉 More info: bit.ly/3JmIoOd
📆 Apply by Monday 25 August

Casual Event Manager (BTMS & Engagement) | Royal Albert Hall

The Royal Albert Hall is recruiting for enthusiastic and experienced Casual Event Managers to join our Production and Technical team. The Royal Albert Hall Production and Technical department is ...

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Access All Areas @aaaprods.bsky.social · Jul 30

@abnormfunnypeop.bsky.social
📍Pleasance Courtyard
📅01-25.08

Mending Nets
📍@scotstorycentre.bsky.social
📅01-25.08

Echoes Across Time
📍Blackwood Bar Deaf Action
📅15-17.08

The Anatomy of Pain
📍Surgeons Hall @thespaceuk.bsky.social
📅01-09.08

I’m Autistic
📍Venue 45 @thespaceuk.bsky.social
📅08-23.08

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Access All Areas @aaaprods.bsky.social · Jul 30

Cian’s serving up serious FRINGE this month – and we mean @edfringe.bsky.social

Check out 5 Shows by Disabled Artists for just some of the disabled talent!

Got a disabled show we should know about?

Comment or get in touch:

✉️ [email protected]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1cZ...

July 2025 | Shows by Disabled Artists (Fringe Special)

YouTube video by Access All Areas

www.youtube.com

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Access All Areas @aaaprods.bsky.social · Jul 29

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.

Access All Areas @aaaprods.bsky.social · Jul 23

@everymanchelt.bsky.social @sohotheatre.bsky.social @storyhouselive.bsky.social @mercurytheatre.bsky.social

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Access All Areas @aaaprods.bsky.social · Jul 23

None of this would’ve happened without the powerhouse team behind it. Massive shoutout to Cian and Anna for delivering brilliantly, night after night. They didn’t just perform - they owned it.

#disabilityarts #nothingaboutuswithoutus #alfiemurphy #autism #masking

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Access All Areas @aaaprods.bsky.social · Jul 23

A huge thank you to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and @thelowry.com for supporting this tour - and to venues for giving us the space to go full AAA and connect with so many audiences across the country.

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Access All Areas @aaaprods.bsky.social · Jul 23

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.

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Access All Areas @aaaprods.bsky.social · Jul 22

Massive shoutout to the 2023–2025 Diploma students—absolute legends—who crafted a joyful and cheeky performance showcasing everything they’ve learned along the way.

The future looks brighter thanks to you!

#exitfestival #diploma #disabilityart

Access All Areas @aaaprods.bsky.social · Jul 22

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.

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Access All Areas @aaaprods.bsky.social · Jul 15

Trainee Co-Director Jacob will also be working alongside Daniel Oliver on research into live art, neurodivergence and the making process. They’ll discuss their research at the event.

It will be fun, punk and 100% neurodivergent 💪
Don’t miss out.

🔗 bit.ly/40iPwRk
📍 The Garrett Centre
📆 Fri, 1 Aug

Daniel Oliver & Access All Areas Artists – Passion Play

Join us on Friday 1 August at 7pm for an evening of performances from Access All Areas artists Bruno De Ceita Pedro, Jacob Dean, Claire Dunbar, and George Webb.

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Access All Areas @aaaprods.bsky.social · Jul 15

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.

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