This year, DIY Gamechangers are developing an exciting new initiative called ‘Acting for Health’. DIY Gamechangers are working with film-makers Hilary Easter-Jones and Ian Dean to co-create three short films on the themes of: Effective communication Lived Experience Leadership 5 Ways to Health and Wellbeing Everybody at DIY Gamechangers has been bringing in lots of […]
We are looking forward to being part of Access All Areas: Making Work Accessible, which will take place on Wednesday 12 March 2025 at The Lowry. The event will be co-hosted by DIY artist – leaders Amy and Charlotte alongside colleagues from Access All Areas. You can attend the event in person or you can […]
Over the past two years, DIY Theatre has been developing a very positive partnership with Aspire at St George’s, a community hub in Salford that provides support and activities for disabled people. We’ve been running termly creative courses, including First Steps, Next Steps Drama Skills, and Performance Skills, which make a real difference for adults […]
Happy New Year from all of us at DIY Theatre Company! As we step into another exciting year, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible creativity and achievements of DIY BUDS – our drama sessions to help build confidence for adults with learning disabilities. Last term, DIY BUDS had us laughing our socks off […]
As we look back on 2024 and move toward our winter break, what a year it has been! We began with preparations for our 30th birthday celebrations, bringing to life three special projects that used film, textiles and photography to creatively tell our stories. Celebrating DIY’s 30th Birthday Projects Thirty Profiles – This photography exhibition […]
DIY Theatre and Proud and Loud Arts; Collaborating to ensure the voices of disabled people are heard within the development of Salford’s Cultural Strategy Artists from both DIY Theatre and Proud and Loud Arts have important things to say about arts and culture in Salford. We have been working together to make sure that disabled […]
This October, we’re excited to announce that two of our special art projects created to celebrate our 30th birthday, will be exhibited at Eccles Community Art Gallery! These pieces reflect the creativity and voices of our company members, and we can’t wait for more people to see them. Both Thirty Profiles and Close Knit were […]
“Lots of people talk about wanting to change their lives. This could be my opportunity to change my life for the future!” – Charlotte Little For the last 18 months, DIY Leaders Charlotte Little and Amy Carter have been part of the Transforming Leadership Programme, an exciting project to support learning disabled and autistic people […]
We’ve had a busy and meaningful few months here, at DIY Theatre Company. From thought-provoking training sessions to inspiring feedback from our community, we’re continuing our journey towards inclusivity and justice. Let’s dive into the latest happenings! Empowering Voices and Embracing Diversity “In every session we make sure everyone has the chance to make their […]
There were plenty of opportunities to see DIY during Learning Disability Week – we were even on the TV! The theme for the 2024 UK Learning Disability Week was “Do You See Me?” It aimed to highlight the importance that people with a learning disability are “seen, heard and valued.” DIY chose to celebrate our […]