Info
Oerol and Bartiméus Fonds join forces to build a more inclusive theatre landscape. This afternoon brings together makers, programmers, policymakers and access experts. The session is moderated by Eva Eikhout — presenter, creative and outspoken advocate for accessibility and representation.
This gathering is part of Oerol Onbeperkt Theater, a long-term programme aimed at structural change in how we approach accessibility and inclusion in the performing arts. Oerol Professionals and those working in inclusive theatre are invited to share lunch and enter into deeper conversation, with contributions from artists, producers, policymakers and access experts. How do we create more space for difference — onstage and beyond? Sign up here.
This session will be held in Dutch with an English keynote.
Programme 12:00 – 17:00
– Welcome by Mikey Martins, Artistic Director of Oerol Festival, and Barbera Wolfensberger, Director-General for Culture and Media, Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW).
– Keynote by Jamie Beddard, one of the UK’s leading disabled theatre practitioners. He is a writer, actor, director and workshop facilitator. Jamie is Co-Artistic Director of Diverse City and a core member of Extraordinary Bodies.
– Panel Discussion, moderated by Eva Eikhout, exploring the necessary conditions for achieving inclusive theatre. With contributions from:
Maartje Bonarius, Artistic Director of Tall Tales Company
Ayşegül Karaca, theatre maker and curator of Oerol’s programme for blind and visually impaired audiences
Fabian Pikula, Head of Production at Toneelschuur Producties, sharing insights from the Creative Access Lab
Minke Scheltema, Programme Manager for Leisure at the Bartiméus Fund
Sabine Pater, Artistic Director of Oerol Festival
– Break, featuring a performance by Dennis Massar, a dancer trained at ArtEZ who is hard of hearing.
– This is followed by break-out sessions inviting input from all participants.
– The event concludes with a plenary session and time for networking over drinks.
Registration is via a separate online form here. You’ll receive a confirmation with your ticket if a spot is available. Lunch and other refreshments are included.
It’s also possible to attend this session as a day trip. You can travel from Harlingen with the 10:30 fast ferry or the 09:55 regular ferry (note: the regular ferry will get you to the session slightly after it begins). Return travel is possible with the 17:35 ferry. Check times and book your boat tickets at www.rederij-doeksen.nl.
Do you have access needs or specific questions about accessibility? Please contact us at professionals@oerol.nl and cc toegankelijkheid@oerol.nl.