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EtCetera Issue 259
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The National Disability Arts Forum
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Oct 29, 2004 15:46 PDT
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Contents: == From NDAF == Money and Politics ==Job Opportunities == Get
Involved == Training & Workshops == Got Some Spare Time? == TV & Radio:
Pick of the Week ==
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From NDAF
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* Win Tickets for Xposure 2004 *
The third Xposure Arts Festival, which runs from November 1 to 27, is
the largest festival of disabled artists and performers ever held in the
UK.
Forty-One productions including theatre, dance and visual arts,
film/video, comedy and live literature, poetry, storytelling will be
held throughout the month in six London venues, and three London based
organisations.
- At Jackson’s Lane Arts Centre, hub of the Festival, Deafinately
Theatre present Children of A Greater God, by Tomato Lichy. A
challenging response to the play Children Of A Lesser God, the play
follows the love story between a Deaf woman and a speech therapist.
- A Comedy night on Thursday 18th brings together comedy circuit
favourites Philip Patston and The Nasty Girls, and Laurence Clark’s “The
Jim Davidson Guide to Equality”, a huge hit at this year’s Edinburgh
Fringe can be seen on Tuesday 23rd.
- Actor and dancer Andrew McLay’s debut as a writer and solo performer,
Watch The Spider, is a monologue about the psychological and physical
journey of a man who prides himself on his body until a spinal injury
leaves his permanently paralysed, impotent and incontinent. The
production can be seen, at the Oval House Theatre between 3 & 13
November (not Nov 4),
- Graeae bring their national tour of Martin Sherman’s Bent to the
artsdepot on 19 & 20th and Mind The Gap perform a forum theatre
performance “Never Again” at Croydon Clocktower from the 15th to 17th
culminating in a daily audience discussion on disabled accessibility to
arts events.
- At Jackson’s Lane, Heart and Soul present “A Sense of Time” on Friday
19th and StopGap Dance Company perform a triple bill on Thursday 25th.
Other dance in the season includes Inflections, a programme of dance
curated by Corali Dance Company at Sadler’s Wells on Friday 12, a
workshop by the company on Thursday 11th, and another at Croydon
Clocktower on Wednesday 10. CandoCo take a residency at Sadler’s Wells
from 8 -13 November.
- The Albany Theatre present a one day event on Saturday 13 November, -
Albany Xposure., which showcases the multi-media work by three of its
resident campaniles, Drake Music Project, Heart and Soul and Entelechy
Arts.
- Exhibitions held in conjunctions with festival include Joy Hurkoo
presented by Siren Arts, Ali Kamalati and Gillian Street at Jackson's
Lane, work from deaf and disabled artists at the Byam Shaw School of Art
and “The Way Ahead” at the Oval House in which disabled people express
how they feel about inclusion and integration through symbols inspired
by the highway code.
- And Minnesota playwright, actor and storyteller Kevin Kling brings his
unique one-man-show, The Frozen Moose and Other Stories to the UK for
the first time.
Venturing into the eccentricities of the denizens who call America home
this funny and poignant storyteller touches upon universal human
experiences through childhood tales and topical observations, all
combined with a sense of the absurd and ironic.
"Kling's stories fall somewhere between David Lynch's perversity and
Garrison Keillor's home-spun humor..." Denver Post
ETC Readers can win a pair of tickets for one of Kevin Kling’s
performances (Friday 12th at Croydon Clocktower or Saturday 20th at
Jackson’s Lane, please state your preference).
All you need to do is send an email to - compet-@ndaf.org -, subject
<Kling>, including your name, postal address and access requirements.
The winner will be the first entry arriving in the mailbox. (Offer open
to all UK residents, excluding employees of The National Disability Arts
Forum, Xposure and Jackson’s Lane. One entry per person. No cash
alternative)
Further information on Xposure can be found at
<www.xposurefestival.com>.
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Money and Politics
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* DDA Court Cases *
Important cases will be heard at the Appeal Court in November.
1) Thursday 4th November 2004: Roads v Central Trains
The Appeal Court hears the Disability Rights Commissions’ appeal in
support of Keith Roads, a wheelchair user, who cannot use the
Norwich-bound platform at Thetford station in Norfolk. The case was lost
in Norwich County Court in May 2004. This is the first Goods and
Services case under the Disability Discrimination Act to be heard at the
Court of Appeal.
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand, London WC2A 2LL, 11am.
Further information: Will Dingli, Disability Rights Commission Press
Office: 020 7543 7041/out ofhours on 07970 848 438.
2) Monday 8 November 2004: Ross v Ryanair and Stansted Airport
The Appeal Court hears Ryanair’s appeal against a judgement made by
London County Court in January 2004 which found that Ryanair was
unlawful in charging disabled passenger Bob Ross GBP18 for a wheelchair.
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand, London WC2A 2LL, 1030am..
Further information: Alyson Rose Disability Rights Commission Press
Office:020 7543 7043/out of hours on 0777 6171279.
+++ Ju Gosling v National Union of Journalists
In a reserved judgement, the Central London Employment Tribunal has
awarded disabled writer and artist Dr Ju Gosling just under GBP 8,000 in
compensation for the discrimination that she suffered at the National
Union of Journalists' annual conference in April 2000. This was the
first case to be taken under the provisions of the Disability
Discrimination Act 1995 that relate to the benefits of trade union
membership.
For further information visit Ju Gosling’s website at <www.ju90.co.uk>.
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Job Opportunities
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* Prism Arts: Disability Arts Development Worker *
Salary GBP 18,000 pro rata
PT 18 hours per week
We are seeking a disability arts development worker to co-ordinate and
develop issue based arts projects with Disabled People who live work or
study in Cumbria.
Willingness to travel throughout Cumbria is essential.
For an application pack please phone 01697 745011 or email
off-@prismarts.fsnet.co.uk
Application packs are available in other formats
We would particularly welcome applications from Deaf and Disabled
people.
Closing date for applications 15 November 2004
Interviews to be held 29 November
Prism Arts is a registered charity running a range of community arts
projects throughout Cumbria.
* Half Moon Young People's Theatre: Associate Director (Disability and
Outreach) and BSL Interpreter/Actor *
1) Half Moon Young People's Theatre is seeking to appoint an Associate
Director (Disability and Outreach)
Salary GBP 21,500
We are looking for an experienced theatre practitioner
(director/writer/theatre educationalist) to lead the company's
disability and inclusion policy across our full range of professional
and participatory activity for young people aged 0-18.
For an application pack please send a SAE (60p) to: Half Moon Young
People's Theatre 43 White Horse Road, London, E1 0ND or email
adm-@halfmoon.org.uk. This pack is available in large print or CD on
request.
Closing date for applications: Friday 12 November 2004, 5pm
Half Moon positively encourages applications from people with
disabilities and ethnic minorities. A CRB Enhanced Disclosure will be
requested in the event of a successful application. The Company is a
revenue funded client of Arts Council England, Association of London
Government and London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
2) Half Moon is looking to cast an experienced BSL interpreter/actor
with minimum BSL Level 3 (ideally Level 4) for their forthcoming
production of Grubs, Slugs and Boogie Bugs to play: Breeze (male or
female)
The weekly pay rate will be subject to experience.
About the play: Bud likes to play - and the community garden seems a
good place to start. But who is hiding in the old shed, among the
flowerpots or inside the compost heap? Join Bud and his friends in their
magical garden, where as the winter frosts thaw, a whole new world of
unexpected opportunities begins to appear. Half Moon re-unites the
creative team behind the hugely popular Baa Moo Yellow Dog - "gloriously
technicoloured: Baa Moo makes the little ones laugh at a world full of
surprises" Time Out. With original pre-recorded music and design
inspired by the 1970s glam period - contemporised for today's audience.
This piece is aimed at 2-5 year old audiences.
Important dates: Auditions/discussions will take place during November
(exact dates to be confirmed). Rehearsals (3 weeks) will take place from
Monday 10th January 2005. Performances begin at Half Moon from Wednesday
2nd February. London based through to Easter, then touring nationally
until 8th May (possible extension) principally to venues, plus some
Surestart community spaces including weekly residencies at a number of
venues.
As with all Half Moon employment, we are particularly interested in
hearing from groups under-represented in this field, including Black,
Asian and disabled actors.
Please send CV and photo by as soon as possible or by Friday 6th
November to: Imogen Kinchin Half Moon Young People's Theatre, 43 White
Horse Road, London, E1 0ND Phone: 020 7709 8908 (direct line) - Fax: 020
7709 8914 - E-mail: imo-@halfmoon.org.uk.
* Pyramid of Arts: Company Manager *
Pyramid of Arts is a Leeds based charity that brings together people
with and without learning disabilities through active engagement in the
arts.
Pyramid of Arts wishes to appoint a Company Manager
Salary GBP 20,307 pro-rata, 28 hours per week (Initially a 12 month
contract, subject to financial review)
We are looking for a team member to take responsibility for the business
operations and financial management of Pyramid of Arts. You will have:
- the ability to communicate with a wide range of people
- an understanding of financial control systems
- a successful track record in fundraising
- experience of managing a small and busy office
Closing date 19th November 2004
For further details or to obtain an application pack please contact:
Becky Rayner, Pyramid of Arts, Oxford Chambers, Oxford Place, Leeds LS1
3AX tel 0113 2346040 or email in-@pyramid-of-arts.org.uk.
If you require the application pack in alternative formats please
contact us by phone or email. Informal enquiries prior to application
welcome
Pyramid of Arts is striving to be an equal opportunities employer.
Registered charity number 4498181
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Get Involved
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* Sound It Out: Musical Connections *
Sound It Out is a key community music provider in Birmingham and the
wider region, which provides training opportunities for local musicians
and delivers the opportunity for people of all ages to access music
making.
Their flagship project for disabled and isolated people enters its ninth
year. It is open to adult mental health service users and disabled
adults.
For further information contact Paul Carroll, Projects and Training
Co-ordinator, Tel 0121 773 7322.
* Tate Modern: Training Placement For Ethnic Minority Graduates *
Tate has created a new three-month programme within the Interpretation
and Education Department designed to give ethnic minority groups the
chance to gain experience within the arts sector.
The Interpretation and Education Department at Tate Modern consists of
approximately 20 staff who work with a variety of different audiences.
As part of the placement in adult programmes, you will play a role in
supporting adult courses, general and specialist talks and discussions,
academic symposia and film programmes. You will have the opportunity to
supervise certain events and assist with research, proof reading and
artist liaison.
You will need competent office and computer skills as well as the
ability to prioritise and multi task in a busy, open plan environment.
Attention to detail and an ability to work relatively unsupervised are
important for candidates in this placement. Confidence in dealing with
members of the public, event delegates and guest speakers is also
essential.
Hours: 10:00-18:00, three days a week for four months. The placement
involves extensive weekend and evening work that will be in lieu of
weekday assistance.
They will pay a stipend of GBP 1,765 for the period of the placement.
Section 37 of the Race Relations Act 1976 applies to this placement.
Tate is working towards equal opportunities.
To get an application for this placement please contact Natalie Bryan on
020 7887 8097.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12 November
2004.
* National Register of Sculptors *
The Royal British Society of Sculptors’ National Register of Sculptors
will be a comprehensive, non-selective, listing of sculptors living and
working in the UK. It will enable the RBS to give detailed information
in response to enquiries about registered sculptors working in a variety
of genres and media.
Any sculptor living and working in the UK can register.
The information will be made available to the public via an interface at
the RBS Resource Centre, 108 Old Brompton Rd. Arranged in two categories
- genre and media - the interface will be an easy way for visitors to
browse the information. Please note that sculptors themselves decide
into which category their work is placed. Contact details will not
appear on the interface but made available only on request via RBS
staff.
Sculptors will receive 6-monthly events leaflets with details of
exhibitions, lectures and debates and access to the new RBS continuing
professional development programme.
Please note that the majority of information will be sent to sculptors
via email.
In addition, private view invites to the RBS' Annual, Bursary and Bronze
casting award exhibitions will be sent to registered sculptors.
There is an annual payment of GBP 35.00 by direct debit. Subsequent
updates and administration is free, including the events leaflet.
For further information or to register, email cla-@rbs.org.uk.
* Singing The Bridge: International Conference on Music and Diversity *
11-13 November 2004 Utrecht, the Netherlands
A joint initiative of Musicians without Borders and the Unisono
Foundation, the conference is intended to provide amateur music
associations and music schools with new information and inspiration in
the areas of world music education, social involvement and cultural
diversity.
Contact: Email in-@musicianswithoutborders.nl
Web <www.musicianswithoutborders.nl>.
* Extras Needed for Film *
All-disabled production, shooting in Kensington Gardens, London, 7th -
10th December
GBP 50 per day for four days
Some scope for improvised performing and comic reactions.
Outdoor shoot - weather could be bad, but there is an indoor space to
rewarm and costumes include umbrellas, coats, blankets. However, we
could be outdoors
Write with brief bio/cv to: 15mm Films, 21-27 Miller's Terrace, London
E8.
* Contemporary Textile Artists *
Contemporary textile artists are invited to submit images of work using
innovative techniques & materials and/or modern technology for an
exhibition in Autumn 2005 aimed at school audience.
Send slides/photographs with CV & Artist Statement to:
Kim Gould, Gallery & Exhibitions Development Officer, Shire Hall
Gallery, Market Square, Stafford ST16 2LD, Email
kim.g-@staffordshire.gov.uk.
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Training & Workshops
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* Sharemusic Training & Networking Day *
Monday 15 November 2004,. 10.30am – 4.30pm, Victoria Hall, Stoke on
Trent
Attendance is free but booking is essential.
Focus on: Contact Improvisation with Janee Hall and ‘How to Get
Networked’
This day is the first in a series of Training & Networking Days for
disabled dance artists led by disabled artists.
Each day will include a class, workshop and time for participants to
share and discuss with each other. All classes will be Intermediate
level – for experienced dancers, senior students and people with
considerable experience of open access level classes who are ready to
progress.
For bookings and further information contact: Rosie Frances, Programme
Administrator, Foundation for Community Dance, Tel: 0116 251 0516 or
Email: ros-@communitydance.org.uk
This day is organised by the Foundation of Community Dance as part of
Potential, its programme of work which focuses on dance and disabled
people.
* University of Ulster, Magee: Taster Workshops in Music, Drama and
Dance *
Saturday 6th November 2004, 10.00 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. at Centre for
Creative and Performing Arts, Foyle Arts Building, University of Ulster
at Magee
If you are physically disabled and are interested in the arts, or, if
you are interested in working in this field, please contact Frank Lyons
on 07977341898 or Nicola Thompson (SHARE MUSIC NI) on 02890960188 for
more details.
* BA Conductive Education *
The National Institute of Conductive Education offers a three-years
degree course, BA (Conductive Education), conferring Qualified Conductor
Status.
The course has established a tradition of including students from
outside the United Kingdom
For further information on training as a conductor, contact:
National Institute of Conductive Education, Russell Road, Moseley,
Birmingham B13 8RD, Tel: 0121 449 1569 Fax: 0121 449 1611, e-mail:
trai-@nice.ac.uk.
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Got Some Spare Time?
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* Independent Old Ladies: Watch the Spider *
Written and performed by Andrew McLay, directed by Philip Osment
Oval House Theatre Downstairs, 52-54 Kennington Oval, London SE11,
3rd-13th November, Weds - Sat 7:45 pm (No performance Thursday 4th
November)
“Watch the Spider” is the psychological and emotional journey of a man
coping with a spinal injury that leaves him paralysed, incontinent and
impotent.
BSL interpreted performance on Saturday 6th November
Tickets GBP 10 / GBP 5 concessions
BSL TICKET DEAL: Buy a ticket to see the BSL performance on Saturday 6th
November and bring a friend for free.Phone/email the box office on 020
7582 7680 / book-@ovalhouse.com and quote 'internet offer'.
Flat ground-floor disabled access / induction loop
Further information at <www.ovalhouse.com>.
* Manchester Art Gallery: Under My Skin *
Under My Skin is a partnership between Manchester Art Gallery, Platt
Lane Art Group, Start and Benchmark, organisations that support people
with learning disabilities and mental health problems. The vibrant and
delicate textile designs in this exhibition are the work of six artists
with learning disabilities, who have worked with textile artists to
design and make a selection of clothes and accessories which express
their personal identities and celebrate their creativity.
Audio-described discussion and practical session for visually-impaired
visitors and companions on Thursday 25 November, 1.00-3.00, handling
materials and exploring techniques used in the Under My Skin exhibition.
The event is free but you will need to book by contacting Zoe Renilson
on 0161 235 8869 or e-mail z.ren-@notes.manchester.gov.uk.
Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3JL
<http://www.manchestergalleries.org>
Opening Times Tuesday - Sunday 10.00 - 5.00, closed Mondays except Bank
Holidays. Also closed 24-26 & 31 December and 1 January.
Access: Manchester Art Gallery is on Mosley Street, approximately 400m
from St Peter's Square and the Central Library. The nearest disabled
parking is on Nicholas Street or Princess Street, 50m round the corner
from the Mosley Street entrance. Taxis should drop off on the corner of
Mosley Street and Nicholas Street, where the ramped access is situated.
Turn left at the top of the ramp into the Gallery entrance hall. A
member of staff is always available in the entrance hall if you require
assistance.
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TV & Radio:
Pick of the Week
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30 October
TV
12.00 - See Hear - BBC2
Includes a new three part series on history form a deaf perspective.(s)
31 October
TV
21.30 - Joined at Birth - Discovery
The apparently uplifting story of a pair of conjoined twins.
Radio
21.00 - Sunday Surgery - R1
Many young girls fear fat more than cancer or war. This advice show
helps to address the burden of seeking the perfect body
1 November
TV
21.00 - the Boy With a Tumour for a Face -CH5
At 2 years old Novamthree’s face was covered in tumours, at 5 he had the
largest facial tumour ever recorded. This is the story of saving his
life. But does it tell us anything or is it just more CH5 sensationalist
crap ? (s).
21.00 - The Lost Prince - UKTV Drama
Stephen Poliakoffs’ feature length drama about prince Johnnie who was
exiled in Sandringham because he had epilepsy.
22.00 - Nap Attack - UKTV Documentary
Narcolepsy. (s)
2 November
Radio
16.00 - Nice Work - R4
Dyslexia in the work place.
20.40 - In Touch - R4
News with Peter White for visually impaired people.
21.40 - All In The Mind - R4
New series with Dr Raj Persuad, our brains and mental health.
3 November
TV
21.00 - Shock Treatment - Sky One
Witty title, new series. Volunteers are locked in a disused “Mental
Hospital’ and undergo experiments in fear. (ha bloody ha ha)
Radio
21.00 - Children of a Lesser God - Sky Cinema - 2
Groundbreaking, Oscar winning stuff in its day, check it for the AD
(Audio Description,.... keep up). (ad) .
4 November
TV
21.00 - Horizon - BBC2
The Boy with no Penis, following the tragic and disgusting story of
Bruce Rienmer, a bungled circumcision when he was a baby led to him
being brought up as Brenda, a girl, On The Advice Of A Psychologist.
Much later he underwent surgery and became David. He married raised
children and finally killed himself. (s)
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© The National Disability Arts Forum 2004
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