Crip the Stage: Performance and Disability

Location: Street 3, The Street Theatre (15 Childers St, City West ACT 2601)

Date: Tuesday 3 December (Day 3)

Time: 10.30am – 3pm (Brunch will be provided at 10.30am until 11.30am; workshop runs 12pm – 3pm)

Participants: This session is capped at 30 participants and best suits artists. This number includes carers/companions/support-workers. Please register early to avoid disappointment.

Important access information:

• This is a strictly fragrance-free event, and participants are requested not to wear scented products (perfume, cologne, scented deodorant, lotions etc.) and to refrain from using makeup and hair product where possible.
• The outdoor of the venue will be smoke- and vape-free for the duration of the event.
• Food and drink (water excepted) is prohibited inside the workshop space.
• There are strict entry/exit requirements for the event. Doors will close for entry at 12 pm and participants will not be able to leave/enter the venue until a timed toilet break at 1.45 pm for fifteen minutes. Doors will again close for entry at 2 pm and participants will not be able to leave/enter the venue until the workshop finishes at 3 pm.

Crip the Stage: Performance and Disability: What role does disability play in your performance and art creation? A mini-workshop degustation will be led by various theatre and dance artists, followed by a panel discussion on creating performance works with or about disability. Facilitated by artist and performer Hanna Cormick.

Performers presenting on the day include Jana Castillo, Hanna Cormick, Cara Matthews and Andi Snelling.