Act Up! Newham schools tour
From "People Powered East Ham"
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Our disabled-led theatre company, Act Up! Newham will deliver inclusive rehearsals of an original play culminating in 7 performances at Newham Primary schools and 1 community performance in East Ham.
Through these performances, led by disabled members of the community, we aim to allow children to see disabled people in leadership roles from an early age. We aim to challenge stereotypes around disability, encourage positive attitudes towards diversity and contribute to greater social cohesion and justice from the earliest possible stage.
Our school performances will be accompanied by drama workshops led by our disabled members, which will encourage creative expression and open up age-appropriate discussions around access and inclusion between children and disabled members of the local community.
By performing in schools with strong SEND support, we will also provide an opportunity for some children to see themselves represented on stage and in leadership roles.
