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📣 Freelancers, this one is for you.
TV Access Project is looking for new freelancers to collaborate on the next phase of their work.
They are keen to connect with people from a range of backgrounds and lived experiences, at every stage of their career.

A professional headshot of Dayo, an Access All Areas Associate Artist. Dayo is shown from the shoulders up, wearing a dark purple polo shirt and looking directly at the camera with a warm, gentle smile. The background is a soft, gradient grey. In the bottom right corner, there is a MOBO Awards logo and text inside a white circle that reads "BEST PERFORMANCE IN A TV SHOW/FILM".

Another big moment for Dayo ✨
He’s been nominated for Best Performance in a TV Show/Film at the 2026 MOBO Awards.

Voting is open, go and show some love before it closes on Mon, 16 Feb

🔗 voting.mobo.com

As The Royal Central School of Speech & Drama principal Josette Bushell-Mingo said in her speech, the industry needs them… even if it doesn’t always know it.

Huge congratulations to our 2023–2025 Performance Making Diploma graduates. 🎓✨

A candid shot from the 2023-2025 Performance Making Diploma Graduation in a theatre auditorium. The audience is seated in bright orange chairs. In focus is, to the left Katie, AAA's Access Manager. She is laughing joyfully, wearing a light grey sweater and grey trousers. To her right, Anthony, a graduate from the 2023-2025 cohort, sits with a proud smile, his hands clasped together. He is wearing a red and black checkered flannel shirt and blue jeans. Several other audience members are visible behind them, all watching the stage with happy expressions. The theatre walls are a textured blue-grey, with a black handrail running along the seating area.

An action shot from the 2023-2025 Performance Making Diploma Graduation. In the foreground, Millie, a diploma graduate, stands at a wooden lectern giving a speech. She is shown in profile, wearing a white long-sleeved top, a black waistcoat, and a colorful beaded necklace, with her hair styled in two long braids. She speaks into two microphones. In the background, Lee, an Access All Areas Associate Artist, stands watching her smiling. He is wearing a blue and white striped button-down shirt. The stage is brightly lit against a dark background, highlighting the speakers.

An action shot from the 2023-2025 Performance Making Diploma Graduation. On the left, Nana, a diploma graduate, is smiling as she reaches out to receive her diploma. She has long dark braids and is wearing a cream-colored patterned dress. On the right, Lee, an Access All Areas Associate Artist, stands in profile, smiling as he hands the white paper to Nana. He is wearing a blue and white striped button-down shirt and dark trousers with a yellow belt. In the background, between them, Paul, another Access All Areas Associate Artist, watches the presentation smiling. The stage is brightly lit against a dark background, and a large projection is partially visible behind them.

A celebratory group shot from the 2023-2025 Performance Making Diploma Graduation. Ten graduates stand and kneel together on a brightly lit stage, each proudly holding up their official diploma certificate. The graduates are dressed in a variety of colorful and festive outfits, and all are smiling or cheering toward the camera. Behind them, the word "Congratulations!" is projected in large, bright green letters against a dark wall.

In 2023, some emerging artists took a chance and applied for our Performance Making Diploma. They showed up and put in the hard work. Now, we’re celebrating a powerful group of graduates who are ready to make their voices heard and make brilliant work.

You’ll be working on Assemble, their programme with the National Youth Theatre, supporting young people to make, lead and shape creative work.

Sound like your kind of role?
Apply by Sun 1 Feb
🔗https://bit.ly/Lowry-NYTInclusionProducer

🚨 Opportunity alert!

Shout out to our friends at The Lowry who are hiring for a great role.

They’re looking for a Part-Time Inclusion Producer to help create exciting creative opportunities for d/Deaf, Disabled, learning disabled and neurodivergent young people.

An action shot from an Acting Voice Masterclass. Christopher, a voice coach, stands behind John, an associate artist, assisting him with a breathing exercise. Christopher is wearing a beige t-shirt and a dark grey textured cardigan, with his hand placed on John’s side for guidance. John, who has long dark hair tied back in a ponytail and a beard, is wearing a navy blue t-shirt and dark trousers. He stands upright with a focused expression, looking straight ahead. The scene is set in a bright rehearsal studio with white walls and a large black curtain in the background.

An action shot from an Acting Voice Masterclass. Christopher, a voice coach, stands next to Mariam, an associate artist. Christopher is wearing a beige t-shirt and a grey textured cardigan, demonstrating a technique by breathing alongside Mariam. Mariam, wearing a pale grey zip-up top, stands straight, looking ahead with a calm expression. The scene takes place in a bright rehearsal studio with white walls and a black curtain in the background.

An action shot from an Acting Voice Masterclass. Heather, providing creative support, stands behind Millie, an associate artist, assisting her with a breathing exercise. Heather is wearing a dark t-shirt and purple trousers, with her hands placed on Millie’s back for guidance. Millie, wearing a dark vest over a white long-sleeved t-shirt, has her arms stretched and looks downward with a focused expression. The scene is set in a bright rehearsal studio with white walls.

An action shot from an Acting Voice Masterclass. Emily, providing creative support, stands behind Claire, an associate artist, assisting her with a breathing exercise. Emily is leaning to the side to observe Claire's technique while holding Claire’s rib cage to monitor the breath. Claire is wearing a dark top and stands with a focused expression, looking forward. The scene is set in a bright rehearsal studio with white walls and a large black curtain in the background

Some of our masterclasses involve big gestures and dramatic poses...some are about focusing on the details.

January masterclass with Voice Coach, Christopher Holt was all about breath, being aware of the rib cage, and listening to our bodies.

Serious focus and essential skills being developed.🗣️

A diverse group of people wearing boxing gloves pose together in a bright studio, some kneeling and others standing in fighting stances. The room has overhead lighting rigs and a grey floor, suggesting a rehearsal room.

Punching our way into 2026! 🥊💥
Some of our artists started the year with a wellbeing session with Mark from themawstudios.
Mark led calm, structured boxing drills, with Hayley guiding the relaxation at the end.
Strong session. It’s good to be back in the rehearsal room. 🔥
#ArtistWellbeing #NewYear

Red @chickenshed.bsky.social
📍Rayne Theatre
📅19.11➡️10.01

PostHuman @rachelgadsden.bsky.social
📍UCL East
📅29.01

For One... @blueappletheatre.bsky.social
📍Thorndenhall
📅18.01

Cirque Du Handicap
📍@bloomsburytheatre.bsky.social
📅12.01➡️13.01

Design & Disability
📍@vamuseum.bsky.social
📅 17.12➡️15.02

YouTube video by Access All Areas January 2026 | Shows by Disabled Artists

Starting the new year the way we mean to go on — with more disabled talent ✨

Watch Cian for some shows to kick off your 2026 🔥

#5shows #disabilityarts

youtube.com/watch?v=bj0WLGS0wCE&feature=youtu.be

The AAA team is heading off for a well-earned break and wishes you a joyful festive period! 🎄

We’ll be back, rested and ready, from 2 January 2026 💥

If you need mental health support over the holidays, Samaritans are there 24/7. You can call them on 116 123 💙

A group of people stand in a line during a masterclass. A person in the centre, wearing a patterned Christmas jumper, is speaking and gesturing with their hands while smiling. Others beside them listen attentively, some smiling, in a bright indoor studio setting.

A smiling Spring Back participant in a white T-shirt raises both arms enthusiastically during a workshop, standing in a bright studio space with blurred figures in the background.

A Spring Back participant wearing a bright red Christmas jumper featuring cartoon turtles and the words “Merry Christmas Dudes” stands indoors with their arms raised mid-gesture, as if leading an activity. Other people are visible in the background, slightly out of focus, seated and standing in a light, modern room.

The digital content team pose together in front of a brick wall decorated with tinsel and posters. Steph, on the left, wears a Christmas jumper featuring a dinosaur. Cian, to his right, is dressed in a green furry Grinch-style costume. Gemma wears reindeer antlers, a beige cardigan, and a brown checkered skirt. Hannah, on the right, smiles while holding a black dog. Plants and festive decorations fill the background.

What. A. Year. ✨
We’ve been busy doing a lot of things, including:

🪩 Take Part-ing
🏛️ Masterclass-ing
🏆 Transforming Leadership-ing
🎬 Content Creation-ing
🎭 Research-ing and develop-ing
🧾 Recruiting-ing
🎯 Consult-ing
🎉 Celebrating-ing

So much that our verbs are tired.

We’re lucky to learn alongside tutors who bring skill, care and creativity into the room every week. 🎉

#PerformanceMakingDiploma #disabilityart #inclusivetraining #tutorsspotlight #meettheteam

A candid shot of tutor TJ in a brightly lit room. TJ, who has short, bleached hair and is wearing dark glasses, a black sleeveless shirt with a white graphic of a dreamcatcher, and grey trousers, is sitting and looking intently at papers being held by an unseen person in the foreground. The name "TJ" is overlaid in large white text at the bottom.

A graphic with a dark grey background and a teal textured border. A large quote in white text reads, "The amount of talent we’ve got this year is really impressive." The attribution below reads, "-TJ." A blue and white quote icon is in the upper right corner.

TJ, also one of our Associate Artists, is joining us as a co-facilitator on Voice. He leads warm-ups and sessions focusing on accessibility. He’s always thinking about changing tasks to meet students’ needs, and it really helps them shine. 🌟

A candid action shot of tutor Christopher, a white man with dark, curly hair and a dark shirt, standing and gently placing his hand on the back of a diploma student. The student, wearing a colorful, patterned sweater and glasses, is seated on a wheeled stool, looking up at him. The scene is a bright rehearsal room. The name "Christopher" is overlaid in large white text at the bottom.

A graphic with a teal background and a textured green/yellow border. A large quote in white text reads, "The diploma is the best of work: hungry, eager talented individuals, willing and keen to learn, grow and extend themselves." The attribution below reads, "-Christopher." A blue and white quote icon is in the upper right corner.

Christopher has been bringing his skills to the Diploma for the past 8 years. He has over 30 years as a voice coach, director, actor, singer, educator, and academic. Pretty impressive. 💥

A close-up headshot of tutor Lee, a Black man with a beard and short dark hair, smiling while seated and holding an open book. He is wearing a grey, sleeveless t-shirt and a black bag strap, and is in a brightly lit rehearsal room. The name "Lee" is overlaid in large white text at the bottom.

A graphic with a dark grey background and a teal textured border. A large quote in white text reads, "This group are well creative and full of curiosity. This is their time! They've got this." The attribution below reads, "-Lee." A blue and white quote icon is in the upper right corner.

Lee, one of our Associate Artists, joins us as co-facilitator for Movement. He leads warm-ups, demonstrates moves, and always finds the perfect track to get everyone energised. His playlists are epic. 💽

A banner image titled "Meet our tutors (Part 1)" for the Performance Making Diploma. The top half shows three action shots: Christopher helping a diploma student on a stool in a bright rehearsal room; a smiling Lee in a grey t-shirt holding a book; and TJ with short, bleached hair and dark glasses, wearing a black shirt with a white graphic, looking intently at papers. The bottom half features a teal panel with the Performance Making Diploma logo and a large dark grey panel with the white text "Meet our tutors" and yellow text "(Part 1)."

✨ Here are some of the top-class tutors working with the Performance Making Diploma this term.

A close-up shot of six cupcakes in a box, topped with white frosting and a yellow fondant square. The fondant has the raised text "ACCESS ALL AREAS" on each one.

A cheerful, posed shot of a Diploma graduate and Anna, an Associate Artist, holding up cupcakes that read "ACCESS ALL AREAS." The graduate on the left wears a brightly colored Christmas cardigan. Anna on the right wears a fuzzy white coat, round glasses, and reindeer antlers, and is laughing.

And yes, we have to talk about the Access All Areas cupcakes that one of the Diploma students baked.
Branded, beautiful, and disappeared fast. 🧁
Good people, tasty treats, and great company.

Stephanie, a young woman with Down's syndrome, is wearing a bright red Christmas jumper that reads "Meet me under the Mistletoe." She stands holding a clipboard and pen and is looking directly at the camera. The background is a display case filled with photos and Christmas decorations.

Lee, wearing a dark blue Christmas sweater with a Nordic pattern and a Santa hat, is singing into a microphone during karaoke. Several other people are visible, seated or standing, in the softly lit room behind him.

A candid shot of three people smiling and clapping. On the left, a Diploma student wears an orange and pink striped turtleneck sweater. In the center, a Black Cab Company member wears glasses and a dark grey t-shirt with a floral design and is laughing happily. On the right, another Black Cab Company member wears a black hoodie and a striped winter bobble hat.

Festive party vibes: spot on. 💥

Artists, friends and family bringing maximum sass, big laughs, bold looks, and karaoke that more than filled the room.

One day, you’ll spot that applications are open for AAA’s Performance Making Diploma, and you’ll want to get involved...

Dayo’s win at the I Talk Telly awards on Sunday sparked huge excitement among our students, who are so proud to see an alum making his mark in the industry.
Congrats again, Dayo!

No one could take home the Turner Prize like Nnena Kalu, wearing a rosette that read “Idol, Legend, Winner, Whatever.”

A massive congratulations to this amazing learning disabled artist, a huge win.

And credit to Action Space for supporting such a standout artist.

Full-length 🎥 bit.ly/4q0OvYq

A headshot of a woman named Hiral with long, straight dark hair, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. She is wearing a white t-shirt against a bright, slightly blurred background. Her name is overlaid in large white text at the bottom.

A graphic with a teal background and a textured green/yellow border. A large quote in white text reads, "Being a volunteer with the Diploma is opening my eyes to a world of creativity and talent that I really hope gets noticed more." The attribution below reads, "-Hiral." A blue and white quote icon is in the upper right corner.

Hiral joins our students every week, bringing years of experience from her 10+ years working as a documentary producer and director in TV. 🔥

It's wonderful to have such fantastic volunteers on the team this term. They make such a big difference. 🙌

#PerformanceMakingDiploma #volunteerspotlight

A headshot of a young woman named Aimee with long brown hair, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. She is partially framed by a wooden bar to the right, suggesting a casual selfie style. Her name is overlaid in large white text at the bottom.

A graphic with a dark grey background and a teal textured border. A large quote in white text reads, "The students are super talented, and they've been up for anything the Diploma throws at them." The attribution below reads, "-Aimee." A blue and white quote icon is in the upper right corner.

Aimee, who has experience supporting learning disabled and autistic people in schools, drama groups, and community organisations. Now she’s trying out her facilitation skills with us in a higher-education setting and smashing it. 🌟

A headshot of a young woman with dark hair in two braids, looking off-camera with her arms raised above her head in a dynamic pose. She is wearing a dark blue shirt and a lanyard around her neck. The name "Millie" is overlaid in large white text at the bottom of the image, suggesting a volunteer profile.

A graphic with a teal background and a textured green/yellow border. A large quote in white text reads, "There is an unbelievable amount of creativity, each student brings something different to the room." The attribution below reads, "-Millie." A white and blue quote icon is in the upper right corner.

Millie jumped in as a volunteer after finishing her drama degree. She thinks the Diploma is an incredible course. And honestly, it’s even better now she’s here. 💫

A headshot of a young man with long, curly dark hair and a beard, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression against a grey, textured background. The name "Joseph" is overlaid in large white text at the bottom of the image.

A graphic image with a dark grey background and a green/teal textured border. A large quote in white text reads, "I love to encourage the room to keep being bold (not that it is needed in this incredibly bold company)." The attribution on the next line reads, "-Joseph." A blue and white quote icon is in the upper right corner.

Joseph is an actor who’s worked all over the world. He helps students by leading exercises, taking notes, and most importantly, backing their boldness all the way.💥

A banner image for the "Performance Making Diploma" and "Meet our volunteers." The top third features four headshots: a man with long curly dark hair, a woman with dark hair and a white top, a young woman with brown hair, and a person with their arms raised in an energetic pose on a stage. Below the photos, a teal panel contains the diploma logo and text, and the bottom third is a dark grey panel with the white text "Meet our volunteers."

✨ Meet the amazing volunteers who are working with the Performance Making Diploma this term.

A graphic award tile featuring a portrait of the actor Dayo Koleosho. The text on the tile reads, "I TALK TELLY AWARDS 2025" and "WINNER BEST SOAP NEWCOMER DAYO KOLEOSHO." The background is blurred and light, with the BBC and EastEnders logos visible in the upper corners.

At some point in your career, you’re going to get an audition for EastEnders. It’s very important that you go to that audition…

Dayo’s only gone and won it.
So good to see his work on @bbceastenders.bsky.social getting the recognition it deserves.

Congratulations, Dayo ✨

A graphic image with a dark grey background and a thick yellow border. In the center, the text reads "Garfield Weston FOUNDATION" in white, below a stylized white square with a "W" inside. Below the foundation name, the large text reads "Thank You!" in bold white letters. A small yellow star icon is placed in the upper right corner.

A wide shot of a masterclass in a bright room with a yellow door. Lee, Luke and Claire are gathered around a large, rolled-up paper map. A smiling Lee in a dark, patterned shirt is leaning in toward Claire, who has Down's syndrome and is wearing a bright blue shirt. A smiling Luke in a dark grey sweatshirt is also looking at someone out of the frame ahead. Other participants are visible in the background.

A theatrical production shot features two actors sitting in a large, pink swan boat prop with an orange beak. Both actors have their mouths wide open in dramatic expressions, possibly screaming or singing. Charlene, on the left, is wearing glasses and green overalls over a white shirt, while Kirsty, on the right, is wearing a light blue t-shirt and dark pants. Thick ropes are wrapped around the neck of the swan, and the background is dark with dense foliage and a harsh spotlight.

Cian is sitting center stage on a low, circular white platform with a ruffled green skirt. He is wearing a dark t-shirt and a bright turquoise and green hooded silk robe. The stage has white curtain backdrops, and is dramatically lit with blue and purple lights, creating a smoky atmosphere above him.

🌟 We’re thrilled to share that Access All Areas has received funding from the @westonfdn.bsky.social ! 🌟

This support will help us keep putting learning disabled and autistic voices at the heart of UK culture - creating bold work, training new artists, and driving real change in the industry.

A photograph of Nick (on the left) and Dayo (on the right) standing in front of a closed light wood door with a dark frame. Both men are smiling and pointing at a small plaque on the door that reads "DAYO KOLEOSHO." Nick is wearing glasses and a black hoodie, and Dayo is wearing a textured grey overcoat over a dark puffer jacket.

A photograph of Nick (on the left) and Dayo (on the right), standing shoulder-to-shoulder in front of a closed light wood door with a dark frame. Nick is wearing glasses and a black hoodie and has one arm resting on Dayo's shoulder. He is smiling warmly at the camera. Dayo is wearing a dark puffer jacket underneath a textured grey overcoat and is also smiling at the camera. A small plaque is visible above Dayo's shoulder, reading "DAYO KOLEOSHO".

Our Artistic Director Nick got a bit nosy and dropped in to see Dayo on the @bbceastenders.bsky.social set this week.
Big smiles all round 🙂

You can catch Dayo as Kojo on @bbciplayer.bsky.social most days.

#eastenders #kojo #behindthescenes #bbciplayer