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The Industry
The Importance of Positive Representation in the Acting Industry

From disability to gender and female characters, understanding why representation matters in film, theatre and media is crucial. Explore the impact of on-screen diversity, good examples of representation, and the positive effects diverse portrayals in the entertainment industry brings The UK and Ireland are home to an incredible crop of diverse talent delivering scene-stealing performances […]

casting news
diversity/inclusivity
film
The Essentials
Accessibility at the Edinburgh Fringe

Top tips for making an inclusive, accessible Edinburgh Festival Fringe show and how to communicate your access needs as a performer Making theatre accessible and inclusive is vital, but it isn’t always easy – especially when it comes to putting on a show in a historic city like Edinburgh when old, often inaccessible buildings become […]

accessibility
edinburgh fringe
festivals
The Spotlight Podcast
Disability and Accessibility in Theatre with Robert Softley Gale

We speak to theatre-maker and performer Robert Softley Gale about accessibility in the Arts and making theatre in Scotland. In this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we talk to Robert Softley Gale. Robert has worked in the Arts for over 20 years and sits on the board of the National Theatre of Scotland. Robert is […]

accessibility
inclusivity
scotland
The Spotlight Podcast
Transgender, Non-Binary & Gender Non-Conforming – Let’s Talk About It

We speak to Aitch Wylie (they/them), who is an actor, singer, and trans inclusivity consultant in the performing arts.  In this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we cover some of the basic definitions and language used when talking about gender constructs and challenging them. We also discuss the importance of the arts in driving social change […]

aitch wiley
ilayda arden
inclusivity