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🎉We’re proud to announce that @HeritageFundUK has awarded us funding for a major project to save the stories of the Disability Arts movement from being lost.

Introducing ‘Cripping Culture: A Journey into Disability Arts Heritage’ ➡️ https://t.co/bCW9D1mwXE

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Join Bakita Kasadha, Adam Rose, Gideon Mendel, and Angelina Namiba for a panel discussion exploring stories of protest and intimacy in the new Wellcome Collection exhibition, ‘Tenderness and Rage’.

When: 11 Jun
Where: London
Cost: Free

https://t.co/ksUsdr8Wde

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🎤💥 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

https://t.co/Sqn3JpP6EI

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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 Sept
Where: Newcastle
Cost: Free

https://t.co/iMVGjNS4FE

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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.

When: 05 June
Where: London
Cost: Free

https://t.co/boI2Jkg8DZ

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Check out this new resource commissioned by Plus Tate network. The Creative Access toolkit provides advice for working with and supporting deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent artists and audiences for visual arts organisations.

https://t.co/Mas2Wr1KIO

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🎤💥 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

https://t.co/Sqn3JpP6EI

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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 Jun
Where: London
Cost: Free

https://t.co/EUO9Xt9Hn5

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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

https://t.co/70fNibB2UT

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

Closing: 22 Jun
Location: London
Salary: £55.1K FTE

https://t.co/dSa7LHl9ua

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

https://t.co/TSHpr50gHg

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Nine Sixteenths explores the media backlash surrounding Janet Jackson following the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show.
This performance will be audio described and there is a touch tour.

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

https://t.co/Qlx3iNVkEa

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In GROOVE, the world’s best dancing crews have joined forces to make an unforgettable night out, guiding you on a journey through the evolution of funk, soul, hip-hop, house and everything in between.

When: 04-06 June
Where: London
Cost: From £22

https://t.co/lyTgxPLjJb

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Enter the world of The Maker, full of visual surprises, physical comedy and strange magical experiments that teeter between brilliance and disaster.

When: 30-31 May
Where: London
Cost: From £22

https://t.co/39KaQC3YZ2

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Join Wellcome Collection for an evening inspired by ‘The Coming of Age’ exhibition, featuring performances, talks, workshops, music and tours which challenge and subvert expectations of age and ageing.

When: 25 June
Where: London
Cost: Free

https://t.co/g8oHpmYygA

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We've got spaces available in June for our Access to Work drop-in sessions.

You can book a 1-hour session to talk through any issues, concerns or questions you have about ATW.

Spaces are limited - Find out more and book in now: https://t.co/AY6gdUJFh4

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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: London
Cost: From £22

https://t.co/XHdYrLHs3o

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CRIPtic Arts is recruiting for 4 Creative Roles for our upcoming show, The Acts 2026:
💡 Lighting Designer
👗Set, Props & Costume Designer
🩰 Movement Director
📋 Assistant Director

Closing: 05 Jun
Location: London/Bristol
Salary: Varies

https://t.co/uGc0arJTVQ

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Imagineer Productions is looking for a creative and organised Content and Communications Coordinator to help shape how Imagineer’s work is shared, experienced and connected.

Closing: 03 Jun
Location: Coventry
Salary: £27K - £29K FTE

https://t.co/H7EIkSytbE

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Imagineer Productions is looking for an organised and proactive Programme Coordinator to support the delivery of Transformations, their creative development programme for young people.

Closing: 03 Jun
Location: Coventry
Salary: £27K-£29K FTE

https://t.co/7w9Ans8ajY

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Spectra is looking for BOSS. Trainees. Trainees will create opportunities for other learning disabled people to make art and to make change and learn how to manage an arts organisation.

Closing: 02 Jun
Location: Sandwell
Fee: £9.5K

https://t.co/CDcROVTISa