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EtCetera Issue 261
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The National Disability Arts Forum
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Nov 13, 2004 19:10 PST
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Contents: == From NDAF == Job Opportunities == Get Involved == Training
& Workshops == Individual Enquiries == Publications == TV & Radio: Pick
of the Week ==
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From NDAF
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REMINDER: WE NEED YOUR IDEAS FOR XMAS CARDS AND A LOGO FOR ETCETERA!
Details at <ndaf.org/xmas.html> and <ndaf.org/logo.html>.
* Win 5 X “The Big Picture” DVD *
“The Big Picture” is Jigsaw Theatre Company’s new cutting edge
educational DVD. It stemmed from the success of “Face2Face,” a
hard-hitting theatre production dealing with bullying. The DVD, which
contains subtitles,BSL interpretation and audio description bridges the
gap between entertainment and education: it is a gripping drama whilst
also functioning as a valuable educational resource. The DVD raises key
issues around disability and inclusivity, as the Disability
Discrimination Act comes into full force.
Jigsaw was founded by and for disabled people in 1987 and has developed
and toured productions to theatres and schools ever since. Jigsaw
strives to make its productions accessible to both mainstream and
disabled audiences.
“The Big Picture” launches at the Civic Centre in Aylesbury on 16
November 2004, 7 - 9pm. The launch will be hosted by Jigsaw's legendary
MC July Mcnamara.
ETC Readers can win 5 x 1 DVD by sending an email to -
compet-@ndaf.org -, subject <DVD>. Please include your name and
postal address.
The first five entries will win. (Offer open to all UK residents,
excluding employees of The National Disability Arts Forum and Jigsaw
Theatre Company. One entry per person. No cash alternative)
The Big Picture DVD is available for GBP 18 include. p&p from the 17th
November from Jigsaw Theatre Company, Queens Park Arts Centre, Queens
Park, Aylesbury Buckinghamshire, HP21, 7RT. Tel 01296 630617 or email
gil-@nildram.co.uk to register your interest.
Jigsaw is also launching the new company website on 16 November:
<www.jigsawtheatre.org.uk>
* Win Tickets for Clean Break’s “Compact Failure *
Sign-interpreted performance, The Arcola Theatre, 27 Arcola Street,
London E8 , <www.arcolatheatre.com>, on Wednesday 17 November at 8pm
A new play by Jennifer Farmer
“Rules are rules. But in a place where true friendship is gold dust,
rules beg to be broken…
Jennifer Farmer’s sharp and richly textured narrative explores the
relationships between three women prisoners – Chelle, Ruthie and Maya.
Old-timer Chelle is lonely. Maya is missing her children who don’t know
she’s in prison. Ruthie, in her early twenties, is a breath of fresh air
for Chelle, who thought she was done with friendship.”
Compact Failure is performed by Claire-Louise Cordwell, Lorna Gayle and
Sharlene Whyte, directed by Sarah Esdaile, designed by Ti Green and
lighting by Natasha Chivers. The performance is signed by Jeni Draper
and the post-show discussion is signed by Alison Pottinger.
“It is sharp, witty stuff, entertaining, thought-provoking and
ultimately inspiring.” Yorkshire Evening Press.
ETC readers can win a pair of tickets for the sign-interpreted
performance. Send an email with your name, address and access
requirements to - compet-@ndaf.org -, subject - Compact failure -.
First entry will win.
(Offer open to all UK residents, excluding employees of The National
Disability Arts Forum, Clean Break and Arcola Theatre. One entry per
person. No cash alternative)
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Job Opportunities
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* Graeae Theatre Company: Capital Project Consultancies *
Graeae Theatre Company has been working since its inception in 1980 to
promote the inclusion of disabled people in professional theatre
practice. Artistically led by disabled people, Graeae’s core activity is
producing accessible small-scale theatre for national touring, but its
work includes a substantial programme of performance training, education
workshops and developing new writing with disabled writers. The company
was admitted to the ACE Capital Lottery scheme in early 2004 and is
currently undertaking a feasibility study for a project to work in
partnership with London Metropolitan University to convert redundant
boiler rooms into a new fully-accessible home for the company. The
project aims to create the first professional arts space designed with
and for disabled artists. Graeae would like to commission consultants to
lead the following projects:
1) Access Consultancy, to include an Access Audit for the capital
project, research into current and potential inclusive design solutions,
to incorporate qualitative research with disabled arts practitioner
focus groups to inform the research and resulting design.
Background knowledge in architecture an advantage.
2) Financial Management Consultancy, to examine the company’s existing
financial systems, research systems in place at comparable
organisations, and make recommendations for the future.
3) Fundraising Strategy Consultancy, to review potential sources of
income and develop a fund raising strategy for capital project and
beyond.
Email jo-@graeae.org for a consultancy brief, or contact Annette
Burghes at Graeae on 020 7700 2455, fax 020 7609 7324, Minicom 020 7700
8184, stating any format requirements.
Graeae is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from all
sections of the company. Applications from disabled people are
particularly encouraged.
The deadline for submission of tenders is 10 am on Tuesday 23 November
2004.
* Channel 4 Placement *
Channel 4 has a range of initiatives aimed at encouraging more disabled
people into careers in tv, both on screen and in production. As part of
this commitment, Channel 4 News is now looking for a disabled Journalist
or aspiring Journalist for a one-year full-time placement at ITN in
London.
From the outset, you’ll gain some invaluable career experience,
benefiting from intensive training and career development tailored to
your individual needs.
We’re open-minded about your background. You could be an experienced
print or broadcast journalist, a recent graduate or just starting out in
journalism. What counts is that you can show us a passion for domestic
and foreign news and current affairs.
To apply, send a CV and covering letter (letter should be no more than
one A4 page), explaining why you think you would be a valuable addition
to the C4News team, to: nina.ha-@itn.co.uk
Closing date: 19th November 2004.
ITN is an equal opportunities employer.
Useful information The Channel 4 News is based at ITN’s head office at
200 Grays Inn Road, London WC1V 8XZ. The office is within 15 minutes’
walk of Kings Cross mainline station and Chancery Lane tube; there are
also parking facilities in the building.
The salary offered for this placement will be dependent on skills and
experience.
This is a full-time position; however, hours may be flexible for the
successful candidate.
Any questions about any of the above should be directed to Helene Ayres,
HR Officer, Channel 4 News, tel 020 7430 4021 or helene-@itn.co.uk
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Get Involved
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* Why Not You & the DDA? *
Radio 4's You & Yours programme is looking for stories about taking DDA
cases in the Goods and Services category. A very low number of cases
have been taken in this area and Y&Y want to know what is putting
disabled people off. Is it the cost? The risk? Personal matters? The
hassle? What? Is access to justice in itself not so hot?
Email your thoughts and stories to: penelop-@bbc.co.uk
* The National Lottery Jet Set *
The BBC rang up last week, slightly panicking, tons of applications for
their “National Lottery Set”, but only 3 disabled applicants. They are
now hoping for a great response from EtCetera readers - and here comes
the press release:
“YOUR CHANCE TO JOIN THE SUMMER’S OVER, COLD WINTER NIGHTS ARE AHEAD….DO
YOU WANT TO GET AWAY FROM IT ALL?
Eamonn Holmes could help you banish those winter blues! He’s back on
BBC1 soon with The National Lottery Jet Set – & he's looking for
contestants to take part.
WIN the trip of a lifetime, living in luxury in some of the most exotic
locations around the world.
Auditions take place in NOVEMBER & DECEMBER, so if you're lively &
outgoing & think YOU could join the Jet Set, call NOW for an application
form:
020 8576 1238
Or EMAIL your name and postal address to: jet.-@bbc.co.uk. Applicants
must be aged 18 or over.”
(And please remember to send us a line or two whenever you get too bored
with your jet set once in a lifetime experience, no doubt this will make
a fab read for all of us)
* NorthernFringe *
The NorthernFringe are looking for writers, actors and directors to get
involved in our next showcase of new writing, which will be held at the
Tyneside cinema coffee rooms, Newcastle Upon TYne.on the 12th December.
The theme is “Eat Drink and Be Merry”.
They are looking for monologues or dialogues between 5-12mins in length.
Email in-@thenortherfringe.org or look on website
<http://www.thenorthernfringe.org> for more info.
* Poetry Fanzine 003 *
The time has come again for the Poetry Fanzine to ask for poetry,
illustration, and photography based on poetry and writing.
Theme? As with the previous two issues, there is no official topic or
theme for the content of your work, however, issue 003 will be
incorporating moving image and text, and part of the format will be on a
DVD.
They are also looking for those who work with animation, motion
graphics, and video and would like to work and collaborate with selected
poets/poems/images. They aim to match up moving image with the written
word, and to encourage a collaboration between practitioners of these
two media..
If you work with animation, motion graphics, or video and would be
interested in contributing, please send them a showreel, or a link to
where your work can be seen.
Send Submissions to: submis-@poetryfanzine.org
Send showreels to: Poetry Fanzine C/o, 12 Colne Road, Hackney, London,
E5 0HR.
- Text submissions: Work may be submitted as text files (.rtf or .doc),
or in the body of an email
- Image submissions: Work may be submitted as .jpg or .gif, as well as
photoshop (.psd), illustrator (.ai), '.eps' or '.tiff' files. Please
limit the size of attachments to 1mb or less. If your work is selected,
they may contact you for a high-res version of your image.
Deadline for entries: 15 December 2004
<http://www.poetryfanzine.org>
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Training & Workshops
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* Drake Music Project: Music Workshops in London *
The Drake Music Project in London is launching ‘3-D’, a new programme of
free music workshops for physically disabled people across London.
There are individual and group workshops to suit disabled people with
little previous musical experience and those looking to further their
skills.
Workshops will start in January 2005. Places are limited and will be
allocated on a first come first served basis.
Workshops are run in accessible spaces. They may be able to provide some
support with travel and childcare costs.
For further details (also available in large print, Braille and audio
disk formats) please contact: Drake Music Project, Albany Theatre,
Douglas Way, Deptford, London SE8 4AG, Tel 020 8692 9000, Fax 020 8692
3110, Email lon-@drakemusicproject.com, <www.drakemusicproject.com>.
* Share Music Course in Devon *
Places for physically disabled participants are available on Share Music
Course, 11 - 18 December at the Calvert Trust in Exmoor, Devon.
For the past 19 years, Share Music has been running residential courses
of this type, with courses now running regularly throughout the UK and
in Sweden. Courses offer participants the opportunity to take part in
the creation and performance of music and related performing arts.
Facilitated by professional artists from the worlds of music, theatre,
dance and film, all the work created during the week is entirely new and
invariably innovative and challenging.
The tutor team on this course comprises Nigel Osborne (music and
composition), Dave Toole and Charlotte Darbyshire (movement and dance),
Mike Fry (Music Technology) and Kathy Hinde (film and video).
Whilst the courses attract many musicians and other artists,
participants are not required to have any former experience. Workshops
are designed so that people of all skill levels are able to get involved
in the creative process.
Fees GBP 450; fundraising support available.
Share Music is a registered charity (No. XO 254/94).
For more information contact in-@sharemusic.org.uk, tel 020 7247 7855.
* Theatre Resource: Boost *
Friday 26th November 2004, 10.30am to 4.30pm
Theatre Resource, Chipping Ongar, Essex.
Training workshops for arts, health, social care and education workers
A one-day training workshop focussing on creating performance work with
disabled actors and actors from other socially-excluded groups.
You will work with Jeff Banks, director of Theatre Resource. Jeff formed
Theatre Resource in 1990 and his passion is making theatre - connecting
different groups, individuals and places and creating challenging new
cultural exchanges.
There is a standard fee of GBP 55 per session which applies to all
participants working for arts organisations, local authorities, etc.
Concessionary rates of GBP 32 are available for those financing their
own attendance on the workshops (e.g. self-employed artists, etc.) and10
for those who receive benefits.
Contact: Telephone 01277 365 626
Fax/Minicom 01277 365 003
in-@theatre-resource.org.uk
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Individual Enquiries
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* DA Crucifixes *
They are legendary, Paul Darke’s wheelchair + crucifixes sculptures, and
he is now getting rid of three eight foot crucifixes (in plinths) and a
stocks. He would like some money for them, “as I paid for them to be
specially made for an arts project. Though if a good home happy to let
go for free.”
An image of crucifixes is at
<http://www.outside-centre.com/hopper/pages/mcdonnell5.html>.
(We haven’t been to the Outside Centre’s site for a while, wuushh!
Couldn’t take our eyes of some of these treasures,
<http://www.outside-centre.com/hopper/pages/manet1.html>
<http://www.outside-centre.com/hoard/images/deliver/delv1.html>,
<http://www.outside-centre.com/hopper/pages/hopper17.html> +
<http://www.outside-centre.com/hopper/pages/hopper16.html>,
just to mention a few.
Contact: DR Paul Darke: info@outside -centre.com
* Wanted: Medium Format Camera *
Wanted by disabled painter and print-maker: medium format camera,
preferably 6x6 (but will consider 6x4.5), preferably SLR but TLR will
do, with waist-level finder (and prism?).
Needed for art projects.
Phone Mike on 01474 704961, or email: - mi-@applicat.dircon.co.uk - .
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Publications
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* Kids on Wheels *
No Limits Communications (US) has announced the release of its new
resource guide, Kids on Wheels. The book comes in two volumes: A Young
Person's Guide to Wheelchair Lifestyle (Vol. 1) and A Guide to
Wheelchair Lifestyle for Parents, Teachers and Professionals (Vol. 2).
“ While most titles about kids with disabilities instruct parents on
taking care of them, this book champions the view that kids who use
wheelchairs can make choices, shape their own lives and grow up to be as
independent as any child leaving the nest. To that end, Vol. 1 of Kids
on Wheels speaks directly to young wheelchair users, with profiles of
other kids, plus chapters on participating in the arts, understanding
media images, acquiring service animals, making friends and more -- in
short, anything that helps kids with disabilities live life to the
fullest. Throughout the book -- whether talking about making Halloween
costumes or leading student government or writing books -- the kids
interviewed speak openly to their peers about how to thrive living life
on wheels. “ ( No sex & relationships ??)
“The second volume, written for parents, teachers and disability
professionals, helps adults empower kids to live a full and independent
life. It includes tips from other families, plus detailed advice on
health, insurance, personal assistance, education, transportation,
technology and travel.” ( No sex & relationships ??)
"It's about time! A book written for kids, about kids, empowering them
to be their own decision makers, 'to make life the way they want it. “
(By kids??)
Kids, judge for yourselves, if you can find someone to pay the US Dollar
24.95 (plus P&P 15 for orders from the UK / Europe).
<https://www.newmobility.com/bookstore-KOW3.cfm?type=REG&order_id=new>
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TV & Radio:
Pick of the Week
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13 November
TV
12.00 - See Hear - BBC2
History is the theme and rationing the subject of this weeks’ show.(s)
14 November
TV
23.20 - Sling Blade - BBC2 - Movie
Written, directed and starring Billy Bob Thornton this Sky Movie regular
hits terrestrial and is worth a look. Having spent years in a mental
institution for killing his mother as a child, Karl Childers is back
trying to start a new life, then he makes friends with a young boy. (s)
(ad)
15 November
TV
13.50 - Dr Quin Medicine Woman - CH4
An ex gunfighter (Johnny Cash) hits town to recuperate form TB.(s)
21.00 - Michael Jackson's Mind - CH5
A possy of shrinks dig around this controversial, to say the least,
head. (s)
16 November
TV
22.35 - Someone to Watch Over Me - BBC1
First of a series of six programmes following the work of social
workers. This week looks at one woman, her job is to decide if drug
addicts should be allowed to keep their babies. (s)
Radio
20.40 - In Touch - R4
News with Peter White for visually impaired people.
17 November
TV
15.00 - Profoundly Normal - Hallmark
Based on a true story, Kirstie Alley stars in this drama about a couple
with learning difficulties who are about to become parents.
22.00 - The Mind of a Murderer - UKTV Doc
How childhood abuse can result in brian damage. (s)
18 November
TV
21.00 - Dispatches: MMR: What They Didn't Tell You - CH4
Vital and hidden facts are brought to light by Brian Deer. (s)
21.00 - Extreme Surgery - Discovery
Radical treatment is proposed for a woman whose spine is suffocating
her.
Radio
19.00 - Children in Need - R1
All the way through the night. Bugger.
19 November
TV
19.00 - Children in Need - BBC1
Here we go again. (s)
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