Disability Arts History Australia

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• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Show and Tell and Jukebox Poster - GP Performance"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf 'Show and Tell' and 'Jukebox' Poster for general public performance of schools shows - reads, in part "Due to popular demand, Theatre of the Deaf will again present their 1996 School Shows to the general public."
• "NuunaRon Queensland"
  Webpage for First Peoples Disability Network NuunaRon Art Group, with video introducing where Paul Constable Calcott introducing the group, reads in part "NuunaRon is a group for Aboriginal and Torres Strait artists and emerging artists living with disability."
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Jukebox and Hands and Tales - Tasmania Tour - Press Release"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Jukebox and Hands and Tales Tasmania Tour Press Release - reads, in part "The Company will bring two shows to Tasmania; Hands & Tales, a Deaf cabaret spectacular for general audiences and Jukebox, a dynamic and energetic performance which blends popular music, comedy and story telling for students."
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Show and Tell and Jukebox Poster"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf 'Show and Tell' and 'Jukebox' Poster
• "Interview with Astrid Edwards"
  Astrid Edwards is a writer, publisher, lecturer, podcast host and disability advocate. Interview Summary Astrid Edwards, a former teacher and policy consultant, discusses in the interview how she pivoted her career towards writing and literature after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at 32, inspiring her to focus on work she loves. Astrid talks about writing at RMIT University, working with a diverse cohort of students, (many of whom have disabilities or are writing about trauma), which she finds rewarding. Though her work includes advocacy roles and a focus on disability, she does not wish to be defined solely by her illness, emphasizing the importance of allowing disabled individuals the freedom to explore and create beyond their disabilities. Currently, Astrid says she is a judge for the Stella Prize and discusses exploring a potential PhD about publishing and climate fiction, expressing a passion for addressing climate change within her work.
• "The Action Theatre Company - The Threepenny Opera - Promotional Flyer"
  Promotional flyer for The Action Theatre Company production of The Threepenny Opera, chosen by Ian Watson Artistic Director of NSW Theatre of the Deaf - reads, in part "The newly formed ACTION THEATRE COMPANY (see attached) has chosen as its first production, Brecht's THE THREEPENNY OPERA. This production will combine the skills of hearing and deaf artists to produce a unique theatrical language incorporating mime, gesture and deaf sign language with music, singing and dialogue."
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Jukebox - Promotional Flyer"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Jukebox Promotional Flyer - reads, in part "JUKEBOX brings together music, comedy, dance, visual theatre and storytelling in an innovative way dispelling misconceptions about Deafness and promoting acceptance of difference."
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Jukebox - Tasmania Tour - Promotional Flyer"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Jukebox Tasmania Tour Promotional Flyer - reads, in part "Using Theatre of the Deaf's dynamic form of sign singing JUKEBOX is specifically designed for Schools, and is relevant, energetic and entertaining theatre for children and early teenagers."
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Culture Shock - Promotional Flyer"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf promotional flyer for show Culture Shock – reads, in part “Culture Shock grapples with issues of cultural conflict, taking a humorous look at three charters as they attempt to resolve their differences.”
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Jukebox - Attendance Permission Slip"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Jukebox Attendance Permission Slip for students
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Jukebox - Poster"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Jukebox Poster
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Jukebox - Invitation"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Jukebox Invitation
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Jukebox - Appraisal Form"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Jukebox Appraisal Form
• "Interview with Andy Jackson"
  Andy Jackson is a published poet focusing on disability and difference, has completed a PhD and is a lecturer of poetry and creative writing. INTERVIEW SUMMARY This is an oral history interview with poet Andy Jackson. Andy, who has Marfan syndrome, discusses how disability and visible difference have shaped his writing and poetry, explaining that he often writes about the meaning of the body within society. He emphasizes the importance of Disability Arts, noting a growing community of disabled writers and expressing the need for both disability-specific literary spaces and mainstream recognition. Andy also highlights the transformative role of online communities in creating networks for disabled individuals and the emergence of disability-focused literary journals, anticipating an anthology from a collaborative writing project he is involved with.
• "Sprung!! Integrated Dance Theatre - Pop Icons"
  Page reads, in part "Find your pose and make it pop! Join artists Sarah Lewis and Tora Crockford for a 4-day costume making and pose creating workshop. Exploring pop and celebrity culture, you will get to design, make and wear an iconic outfit ready for the dance floor and runway."
• "Santa Claus Is Autistic"
  music from the world of the blues, jazz, folk and rock, Chameleon packs a healthy dose of funny for the mind, body and soul."
• "DADAA Annual Report 2003-2004"
  DADAA Annual Report 2003-2004 - information about Vision, Mission and Goals, Chairperson and Executive Director’s Reports, Staff list, Demographics and scope of work, Programs including 24/7 Festival, FOCUS, FRIEGHT Gallery, Art Link Be Active Children’s programs, Aging & Disability, and Regional Development and Consultancy, Partners, KPIs, and Financials
• "Australia Council - Annual Report 2015-16"
  Australia Council - Annual Report 2015-16 - discusses year in review, strategy, funding, and key facts, including "18% identified as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander 6% identified as experiencing disability", and running Sync Leadership Program for artists with disability
• "Blue Roo Theatre Company - You Tube - My Life, My Story Creative Development (2020)"
  Blue Roo Theatre Company - You Tube - creative development of first digital production My Life, My Story (2020) - reads, in part "My Life, My Story is a timely, poignant and uplifting narrative highlighting the personal journeys of four inclusive artists, from community isolation to public recognition for their creative abilities, determination and joyfulness."
• "Salubrious Productions Website, captured 2007"
  Salubrious Productions website, captured 2007, promoting a diverse range of artists and entertainers - bands and ensembles - across genres.
• "Australian Theatre of the Deaf Masks Are Barking Promotion"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf Masks Are Barking Promotional Flyer - Australian Theatre of the Deaf Masks Are Barking Promotional Flyer - Reads, in part “ ‘Barking’ is the journing of three puppies from their birth through to their discovery of a world of love and fear. ‘Barking’ features experimental theatre, capturing the cartoon of animated entertainment on the 3D stage.”
• "Blue Roo Theatre Company - You Tube - Song Circle (2014)"
  Blue Roo Theatre Company - You Tube - Blue Roo Theatre in collaboration with Opera Queensland Song Circle (2014) Judith Wright Centre - reads, in part "Blue Roo Theatre Company Inc. proudly presents, Song Circle. This creative collaboration with Opera Queensland/Open Stage programme created 12 original songs about the ensemble artists vision of independence. Song Circle is the debut production from artistic collaboration between The Blue Roo Theatre Company Inc. and Opera Queensland’s Open Stage.
• "Australian Theatre of the Deaf - NSW Theatre of the Deaf - Five Flights To Freedom Poster"
  Poster for Australian Theatre of The Deaf show Five Flights to Freedon - reads, in part "A multi media mime production"
• "Australian Theatre of the Deaf Masks Are Barking Promotional Flyer"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf Masks Are Barking Promotional Flyer - Reads, in part “Take a journey from the renaissance caricature of street performance to the modern cartoon of animated entertainment.”
• "DADAA Find A Program Webpage, captured 2023"
  DADAA Find A Program Webpage, captured 2023 – includes information about Visual Art, Digital Art, Dance and Performance, Music, Children and Young Adult, and Mentorship programs