Birmingham Hippodrome has announced that applications are now open for a new Access & Inclusion Advocates programme.

The programme will play an important role in Birmingham Hippodrome’s ambition to be the most accessible venue of its scale in the UK.

Birmingham Hippodrome are particularly looking to hear from people who have lived experience of: disabilities; visual impairment; neurodiversity; being part of the d/Deaf community; being a carer or support worker; facing barriers to engaging in theatre and the arts; working with community groups across the city; being an artist/creative in the city; providing accessible services/provision; health and social work including mental health, care system, criminal justice system; working in or accessing SEN school provision or day centre services.

Once launched, the Access & Inclusion Advocates will meet monthly at Birmingham Hippodrome, sharing experience and ideas which will help to break down barriers for individual and community access to theatre.

Individuals who are part of the programme will have opportunities to engage with sector specialists, the staff and senior team at Birmingham Hippodrome, as well as other participants on the programme to explore, challenge and grow together.

The Access & Inclusion Advocates will meet monthly for in-person sessions at Birmingham Hippodrome on Tuesdays 6-8pm, from the middle of May onwards. There is no cost associated with being part of the programme.

Applications for the Access & Inclusion Advocates programme are now open until midnight on Sunday 21 April. To find out more, including how to apply, please click here.