Over the last 18 months Graeae’s programme, Beyond, in conjunction with 7 partner venues have been providing 19 Deaf, Disabled and neurodivergent artists career development support to take their ideas and creative ambitions beyond the barriers.

These artists are based across the North, North West, Midlands and South West of England. They have, through what has been one of the most unrelenting times for our industry, and especially for disabled artists, continued to write, direct, perform, create and build their skills.

Graeae could not be more proud of this cohort of artists, of their commitment to the industry and their unbounding creativity.

We are having a showcase to celebrate our artists hosted at Octagon Theatre, Bolton on Thursday 20 March.

With thanks to our Beyond partner venues: Cast, Hull Truck Theatre, Nottingham Playhouse, Derby Theatre, Octagon Theatre Bolton, Shakespeare North Playhouse and Everyman Liverpool.