Latest Past Events

Claiming the Normal – Hartlepool

Hartlepool Art Gallery Church St,, Hartlepool

Claim the Normal Created by Difference North East and photographed by Kev Howard, the project Claiming the Normal celebrates every day disabled lives, challenging stereotypes and reclaiming space for authentic representation. The exhibition showcases striking portraits of disabled people doing ordinary things—working, shopping, enjoying hobbies, and simply living their lives. @differencenortheast The media often gets […]

What Matters To You Matters To Art.

Alphabetti Theatre St James Boulevard, Newcastle Upon Tyne

We're working with the Alphabetti to bring conversation, events and meaningful change to how disabled artists are integrated into the north-east creative sector.

For one of our free events next week we're inviting d/Deaf, Disabled, neurodivergent artists and those with chronic conditions to talk creativity, access, and the world we want to build.

This is a free, non-ticketed event. Just turn up to the bar space at Alphabetti Theatre on Wednesday, November 19th any time between 3pm and 5pm to be a part of the conversation.

See you there!

In-Person Disability Canon: Alphabetti Theatre & Difference North East

In-Person Disability Canon

Join us for an in-person discussion on reshaping the North East theatre landscape around the Disability Canon. This event explores how disabled-led stories can shift culture, policy, systems and power.

BSL interpretation will be available, thanks to Becoming Visible. Please book an online ticket if you require interpretation support.

Ed Cole (Artistic & Executive Director, Alphabetti Theatre) and Bex Bowsher (Theatre Director and Development Manager for Difference North East) will be available after the event to discuss issues raised in a 1-to-1 setting if preferred.