Imagining Accessible Futures: Northern Stage: What could the world look like if everyone’s access needs were met? If our homes, streets, and workplaces truly worked for all of us: what would we be doing, creating, and celebrating together?
Imagining Accessible Futures - Newcastle City Library. A creative workshop for Difference North East members. What could the world look like if everyone’s access needs were met? If our homes, streets, and workplaces truly worked for all of us, what would we be doing, creating, and celebrating together?
As part of Disability History Month, Christopher Hartworth will be delivering a presentation and talk about Mary Greaves, a Disability Activist from Whitley Bay who was involved in lobbying for the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970. Members only event. Sign up here and we will contact you with the link. This event will […]
Finding Power in Disability History: Join us this International Day of Disabled People for a powerful and engaging talk that connects the past, present, and future of disability rights.
When: Wednesday, 3 December 2025
Time: Talk 1:00pm – 2:00pm (starts 1:15pm)
Refreshments and relaxed questions: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Billingham Library, Kingsway, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham TS23 2LN
Cost: FREE (but booking is essential)
How accessible is your online presence for disabled people? | Lunch & Learn with Difference North East /* Include your existing block here */ How accessible is your online presence for disabled people? A 20-minute practical session to make your digital spaces more inclusive About this session Most people want to be accessible online, but […]
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 […]
Imagining Accessible Futures, Members Amble: What could the world look like if everyone’s access needs were met? If our homes, streets, and workplaces truly worked for all of us—what would we be doing, creating, and celebrating together?
Join us for a relaxed, creative session where we’ll explore the future we want to build. You don’t need any artistic experience, just your imagination and your ideas. Through simple, low-pressure creative activities, we’ll look ahead to the next year of Difference North East’s work and gather your thoughts on what matters most to our community
Zine Workshop: Make Noise Without Social Media (Ages 12–15)Saturday 22 November 2025 · 11:45am–1:15pm · Newcastle City Library, Level 3 Join artist Miki Rogers for a creative zine-making session for young people aged 12–15. Explore how small handmade magazines can express big ideas — identity, community, and the issues that matter. No experience needed; all […]
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
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.
Disabled Canon ZOOM EVENT – How the North East can lead meaningful change in the creative sector’s relationship to disabled-led work.
For centuries disabled people have existed on stages, and in literature as villains, objects of ridicule or pity, and never in our own right. Disabled lives have been narrated by others – framed through fear, charity, or tragedy – rather than told through our own voices.
Drop in any time during Newcastle City Library’s opening hours to explore 'Claiming the Normal', a powerful photography exhibition presented as Difference north-east's celebration of Disability History Month, read more here!