Experience
I’m experienced in working with arts organisations on accessibility, visitor experience, audience development, digital engagement, marketing, facilitation, project management and producing.
Access Consultancy and Management
developing strategic accessibility frameworks for venues, organisations and artists
supporting producers to integrate access into large-scale events
creating agreements and individual access riders
contributing to the creative and technical development of work through an access lens
developing audience experience plans
creating access resources (e.g. What to Expect guides)
producing accessible performances and coordinating access providers (e.g. BSL interpreters, captioners and audio describers)
designing and delivering access training materials
access auditing venues, large-scale events and immersive environments
staff consultation around visitor access and experience.
Beth Westbrook | HER Productions | June 2024 - July 2024
I was the access consultant for award-winning neurodivergent playwright and performer, Beth Westbrook. Sunny Girl is the anti-rain man, aims to show a side of autism that is very rarely seen on stage and screen.
Elle Chante | Harbourside Artist Management | December 2023 - September 2024
I was the access consultant for Elle Chante, an Unlimited UK Partner Award 2023 commissioned artist. Accessible Dreamscapes, is an immersive storytelling experience, through music and dance that explores disability and access. Showcased at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music and Unlimited Festival, Southbank Centre.
Factory International | November 2023 - August 2024
I led the access workstream for Factory International at their new venue, Aviva Studios. I consulted on events including The Welcome, A Night With Johnny Marr, Children of Zeus, and developed an access plan for the immersive experience Sweet Dreams with Marshmallow Laser Feast. I created a new suite of video training materials for over 300 front-facing staff. I consulted on operational planning for the first large-scale gigs at the venue to ensure an accessible experience for D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent audiences.
Access Support Worker, Facilitator and Mentor
creating accessible project documentation and resources
facilitating solution focused workshops exploring career development, access, disability justice, activism and audiences
supporting access, mental health and well-being of participants during workshops
supporting people to create access riders
providing bespoke 1-2-1 access support
mentoring emerging access consultants and disabled artists interested in integrating creative access.
Art with Heart | The Lowry | Workshop Facilitator | October 2024
I facilitated a workshop exploring 'How do we ensure we take care of ourselves (and each other) as well as our audiences and participants?' as part of Art with Heart’s Forward Together: a day of access, inclusion and action, supported by GMCA, Salford City Council and The Lowry.
Dibby Theatre | Glow Up Mentor | October - November 2024
I am the mentor to one of three LGBTQ+ freelance creatives participating in Dibby Theatre’s developing your creative practice 'glow up' initiative supported by the National Lottery Community Fund.
In Place of War | Access Support Worker | June - September 2024
I supported a hundred young people as they participated in 100 Creative Agents of Climate Change - a new art and activism project connecting change-makers from around the world with people aged 18-30.
Blaze Arts | Workshop Facilitator | June 2024
I facilitated a session on Access and Access Consultancy with a group of young D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent creatives, to inform the development of their work for Encounter Festival, Preston.
Other Skills and Experience
Dibby Theatre | HOME | Toxic | Production Assistant. October 2023
Contact | Work Experience Producer. June - July 2023
The Lowry | LCEP Supporter. April - July 2023
Contact | Development and Commercial Assistant. Jan - March 2023
Contact | Assistant Visitor Experience Manager. June 2022 – Dec 2022
Blast Theory | Cat Royale | Audience Advisory Panellist. Nov 2022 - March 2023
Naqqash Khalid | Sky Arts | STOCK | Production Coordinator. 2018
New Adelphi Theatre | School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology | University of Salford | Front of House, Audience Development and Social Media Coordinator + Producer and Facilitator. Project Highlights: Stage Manager - Jim Cartwright, Producer - SalFUNNI, Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Project, Producer - HOMEground Takeover. Producer - Employability Masterclass Programme. Facilitator - Social Media and Audience Development Workshops. Producer - Salford Art Book. Audience Ninja - Wallflower, Quarantine. Jan 2017 – May 2022
RedBobble Arts | Stage Manager and Workshop Facilitator. August 2016 – May 2017
Octagon Theatre |Front of House Assistant. August 2016 – March 2017
Overview of Professional Development and Education
Learning Disability and Autism Awareness - Access all Areas - 2024
Deaf Awareness and Introduction to BSL - Manchester Deaf Centre - 2024
Facilitation Professional Development - The Agency - 2023
Anti-Racism Training and Working Group member - Contact - 2022
Access Working Group Member - Contact - 2022
BA (Hons) 2:1, Contemporary Theatre Practice – The University of Salford - 2015-2016
BA (Hons) Theatre and Textual Practices – Dartington College of Arts - 2008-2010 (deferred study)
Awards and Certificates
Enhanced DBS Check - Salford CVS - 2022
First Aid in the Workplace - British Red Cross - 2022
Women’s Voice Award – Nominee. University of Salford Women's Voice Network – 2019
Women’s Voice Award – Winner, Gold Award: Above and Beyond. University of Salford Women's Voice Network – 2018 Harold Riley Award for Community Engagement - Highly Commended. University of Salford - 2017
