Graeae and 20 Stories High began collaborating in 2023 creating High Times and Dirty Monsters.

Maisy Gordon, one of the actors in the show, and Ayzah Ahmed, Graeae’s Young Associate, recognized the need for ongoing activism. They found that many arts spaces were failing not only them but also the majority of disabled people they engaged with. 

They collected all of the thoughts, ideas, and provocations to develop a practical, step-by-step guide aimed at helping arts organizations and venues take significant strides toward making the arts more accessible for young audiences, participants, and artists. 

The Access Manifesto is our response—a beacon of change, developed by those directly impacted, to inspire and guide the arts sector towards a more inclusive future. We invite you to join us in embracing this new chapter for the arts. Together, we can create a world where every young person, regardless of their abilities, can enjoy and participate in the arts.