Will Hunter reflects on the boundaries of being an inclusion producer and how we can collectively design a future ‘that provides the care and support we need to deliver human centred and kindness filled approaches’.
After being inspired by previous audience members Michel and Lilly work to create new hybrid spaces for members of LGBTQ+ community. In this blog they share how they tackled inclusive tech and the steps needed to create a truly inclusive digital space.
As part of our Inclusion Action Research series, Ruth Clinch from OTR Bristol reflects with us about their outreach work into new communities. Ruth's background is in education, focusing on SEN, mental health, and safeguarding, alongside an academic background across African studies, politics, and human rights.
Gill Simmons is a working class Bristolian-born theatre maker, sound designer and composer. She has an MA in Drama and Theatre from Royal Holloway University of London, gained on a bursary scheme, and has been teaching and making theatre for over 20 years. In this article Gill shares personal experiences of being working class in the arts and proposes actionable ways to democratise the arts.
Pravanya Pillay is a stand up comedian, writer and producer. She’s a 2022 Funny Women “One To Watch” and recently placed joint third in the prestigious So You Think You’re Funny competition. She is the co-host and producer of Party - a trans/non-binary/female comedy night described by LMAOnaise as “the country’s finest night” and featured in The Guardian. In this article Pravanya discusses how and why she built Party and what they are prioritising in the comedy network.
Inclusion Partner, Creative Youth Network work with their network to understand what digital communities can bring for young people today, do they really work and what they want to see from the organisation. In this report CYN share some of their key learnings to build successful online communities for young people.
