Disability Arts Online

01/06/2026

Visit Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art for a special Shop2 takeover by North East multidisciplinary artist Sofia Barton. This pop-up exhibition and shop features her celebrated Blazing Trails mural.

When: Till 30 September
Where: Newcastle
Cost: Free

Join us at Baltic for a special Shop2 takeover by North East multidisciplinary artist Sofia Barton. Running from April through to September, this pop-up exhibition and shop features her celebrated Blazing Trails mural, commissioned for the new fleet of Tyne and Wear Metro trains. Deeply rooted in he...

29/05/2026

Nine Sixteenths explores the media backlash surrounding Janet Jackson following the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show.
This performance will be audio described.

When: 30 May
Where: Brixton
Cost: From £19.40

NINE SIXTEENTHS - Audio Described Performance & Touch Tour - with Koko Brown Audio Described PerformanceSaturday 30 May, 2:30pm Touch TourSaturday 30 May, 1:30pm (before the performance) About the Show Journey through '00s nostalgia through the media storm of Janet Jackson's 2004 SuperBowl halftime....

29/05/2026

Mark Sheerin traverses the varied landscape of the Submit to Love Studios exhibition Peaks of Imperfection.

https://disabilityarts.online/magazine/reviews/submit-to-love-studios-peaks-of-imperfection-full-of-personal-summits/

28/05/2026

Touretteshero is looking for a Senior Producer. In this leadership role, you will work closely with the Co-Artistic Directors and Executive Director to deliver Touretteshero’s varied programme of activities

Closing: 22 June
Location: London
Salary: £55,167 FTE

Touretteshero is looking for a Senior Producer. Come and join our team in this leadership role, working closely with the Co-Artistic Directors and Executive Director to deliver Touretteshero’s varied programme of activities including live performance, film, installations, events and elements of ou...

28/05/2026

National Film and Television School is now offering brand-new, fully Accessible Accommodation. This accommodation is provided entirely free of charge, and all necessary access adjustments are also fully covered.

Applications close: 02 July

For the first time in the National Film and Television School’s (NFTS) history, we are pleased to offer brand-new, fully Accessible Accommodation. This accommodation is provided entirely free of charge, and all necessary access adjustments are also fully covered. We recommend applying early to sec...

27/05/2026

Enjoy the Wellcome Collection exhibition ‘The Coming of Age’ with brighter and more even lighting conditions across the gallery. There is also a digital guide with audio description and BSL videos and a visual story available online.

When: 05 June
Where: London
Cost: Free

Lights Up sessions Lights Up sessions are an opportunity to explore our exhibition, ‘The Coming of Age’, with brighter and more even lighting conditions across the gallery. A sensory map and large-print guide are available for use in the gallery. There is also a digital guide with audio descript...

27/05/2026

🎤💥 Breakin' Convention is back for 2026, bringing world-class hip hop dance theatre to the UK with jaw-dropping performances from b-boys ILL-Abilities, the Olivier Award-winning TRAPLORD, and more.

When: Till 06 June
Where: UK Tour
Cost: Varies

The groundbreaking festival of hip hop dance theatre from around the world, and around the corner Breakin’ Convention is coming back for 2026! Prepare to be blown away by high-energy, world-class performances from celebrated poppers, lockers, b-boys and b-girls. Get ready for some members of the t...

27/05/2026

If you’re pregnant, a parent-to-be, a parent or a carer, spend a morning with Wellcome Collection, learning about and practising tools that support wellbeing, healing and connection.

When: 02 June
Where: London
Cost: Free

If you're pregnant, a parent-to-be, a parent or a carer, you're welcome to spend a morning with us, learning about and practising tools that support wellbeing, healing and connection. Parents and carers can bring a baby under 12 months old. Together with your baby, you’ll take part in restorative ...

26/05/2026

Meet Kate Lovell, Disability Arts Online's new Artistic Director 🤗

📢 In case you missed our news last week, Disability Arts Online (DAO) has appointed disabled and neurodivergent theatre-maker, playwright and social justice activist, Kate Lovell, as our first ever Artistic Director!

✨ We're so thrilled to welcome Kate to the DAO team!
Watch the video to hear from Kate herself about her vision for the role.

You can read more about Kate's appointment on our website 🔗https://disabilityarts.online/magazine/news/a-new-chapter-for-disability-arts-online-kate-lovell-named-as-artistic-director/

👀 Keep an eye on our website and social media for more from Kate when she starts in her new role next month.

26/05/2026

Go on a wild, poetic and gentle journey with FLIP Fabrique in Blizzard, an acrobatic performance that invites you to lose yourself in a moment of wonder.

When: 27-31 May
Where: Southbank Centre
Cost: From £22

Go on a wild, poetic and gentle journey with FLIP Fabrique in this acrobatic performance that invites you to lose yourself in a moment of wonder. Featuring outstanding visual poetry and performers at the peak of their art, Blizzard promises to blow away everything in its path. What if winter has tak...