"Interview with Nick Hughes"

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Title: "Interview with Nick Hughes"
Description: Nick has worked as an actor, director, writer, artistic director, dramaturg and was the Company Manager for Restless Dance Theatre
Interview Summary
Nick Hughes is a retired arts administrator who has worked in various capacities within the arts industry, including as an actor, writer, stage manager, and notably as the company manager for Restless Dance Theatre. Nick gained degrees in drama, and sociology, and moved from the UK to Australia in 1973. During the interview, Nick reflects on his significant contributions to the arts and disability sectors. Despite being unfamiliar with disability arts in the beginning, Nick says he became deeply involved and committed to the field, valuing disability arts for the social and political aspects. Nick discusses witnessing first-hand the growth and development of individuals through creative expression. Throughout his career, Nick says he has seen the evolution and increasing recognition of disability arts as a legitimate and powerful art form capable of altering people’s perceptions and advocating for inclusivity and equality in society.
Identifier: IV00040
Publisher: Disability Arts History Australia
datePublished: 2022
Relation: Adelaide; South Australia; Disability Arts History Australia; Restless Dance Theatre; National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS); Australia Council; "Restless Dance - Program 2022"; “Restless Dance – Annual Report 2000"; “Restless Dance – Annual Report 2001"; “Restless Dance – Annual Report 2002"; “Restless Dance – Annual Report 2003"; “Restless Dance – Annual Report 2006"; “Restless Dance – Annual Report 2008"; “Restless Dance – Annual Report 2009"; “Restless Dance – Annual Report 2010"; “Restless Dance – Annual Report 2011"; “Restless Dance – Annual Report 2012"; “Restless Dance – Annual Report 2013"; “Restless Dance – Annual Report 2014"; “Restless Dance – Annual Report 2015"; “Restless Dance – Annual Report 2016"; “Restless Dance – Annual Report 2017"; “Restless Dance – Annual Report 2018"; “Restless Dance – Annual Report 2019"; “Restless Dance – Annual Report 2020"; Michelle Ryan; Nick Hughes; Sally Chance
gender: Male
category: CreativeWork
Type: Conversation
Format: URL, Video, Text
inLanguage: English, Auslan
keywords: Dance; Community Arts; Arts Therapy; Education and employment; Access; Advocacy and awareness raising; Participation in public and political life; Participation in cultural life
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Media: Interview with Nick Hughes; DAHA_NickHughes_Interview_2022-PDFA.pdf

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