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Reflections and advice on applications to our 2026 Development Programmes
We know that applications take time and energy, and we really value the care artists put into them. As a small organisation with an open application process, we’re currently only able to… Continue reading…
Winners of a Scope Award
CRIPtic Arts are delighted to share that last week we won a Scope Award for Community Group. We’re incredibly grateful for this recognition from Scope and the judges, and are immensely grateful… Continue reading…
CRIPtic Arts 2026 Artist Announcement
Announcing our 2026 Artists. We’re thrilled to introduce the amazing creatives who have joined our 2026 Artist Development Programmes! In 2026, we’re once again delivering four artist development programmes, designed to support… Continue reading…
LEARNING AND REFLECTIONS
Front Row: Theatres re-opening & online work
Last week, I (Jamie) was on Front Row. This was to discuss the reopening of theatres and who that leaves behind. There, I was able to emphasise that the closing down of opportunities for people to see shows online was going to affect far more than just disabled people.
It’s pretty gutting to slowly see shows and opportunities and possibilities disappearing, but I don’t think things are completely bleak. While theatres stream fewer shows online than at the ‘height of the pandemic’, there is definitely more than there was before the pandemic. Furthermore, the skills, knowledge, and equipment still exist.
Online theatre is an access issue for lots of groups. This includes geographically dispersed people, people with parenting and caring responsibilities, people who cannot sit through a whole show, and people who cannot afford live theatre. Losing it is something we need to unite to fight against:
To hear me on Front Row, click here [link] – 17:26-19:22 , and there is a transcript below:
