Events
2000s
2000s
Image description - a beaming Laurence Clark who is a young man in his 20s with short brown hair and wearing a brown tee shirt with the words Jim Fixed It For Me on it. Surrounded by a yellow circle, Laurence is proudly holding up a Jum Fixed it for Me badge to promote his show of the same name which came to the Mimosa Festival in 2006.
2000 New Reality Millenium Festival. Open Arts and Cleveland Arts
This festival included Outside Centre from the West Midlands who exhibited sculpture, digital media, performance writing and painting at ARC Stockton. They also ran a workshop. There was an exhibition by Ann Whitehurst, Difference Conceived and New Breed Theatre company lead a Creating A Cabaret Show.
This festival included Outside Centre from the West Midlands who exhibited sculpture, digital media, performance writing and painting at ARC Stockton. They also ran a workshop. There was an exhibition by Ann Whitehurst, Difference Conceived and New Breed Theatre company lead a Creating A Cabaret Show.
2001 Julie Storey and YouSign offered training in BSL and Deaf Awareness to arts and Culture organisations across the region.
2001 Taking Pictures. Blyth Resource and Initiative Centre
Emma Amsden and Lee Jordan, both Deaf photographers, ran a photography course for Deaf people.
Emma Amsden and Lee Jordan, both Deaf photographers, ran a photography course for Deaf people.
2001 Crossings Photography Exhibition. Phoenix Theatre Blyth.
The resulting photographs from Taking Pictures (see above) were exhibited at the Phoenix Theatre in Blyth.
The resulting photographs from Taking Pictures (see above) were exhibited at the Phoenix Theatre in Blyth.
2002 Krokodile Klubs run monthly set up by The Lawnmowers Krokodile Krew Caedmon Hall
An amazing club night by and for learning disabled people and their friends and allies. The Krew developed new skills
An amazing club night by and for learning disabled people and their friends and allies. The Krew developed new skills
2002 NDAF Shelf Life
A project using artwork, poetry and biography, to explore the stories of living with a limited life expectancy. Critically acclaimed book, coordinated by Geof Armstrong
A project using artwork, poetry and biography, to explore the stories of living with a limited life expectancy. Critically acclaimed book, coordinated by Geof Armstrong
2002 The Deaf Lifelong Learning Project launched its website developed and hosted by SignPost, Tyne Tees Televisions BSL Translation and Interpretation Unit.
2002 Becoming Visible Launch
A Deaf-led organisation, launched as a new organisation to promote Deaf language, culture and sports.
A Deaf-led organisation, launched as a new organisation to promote Deaf language, culture and sports.
2003 Feckless by Get Off Our Backs
Supported under the banner of Tyneside Disability Arts, disabled actors produced the play Feckless.
Supported under the banner of Tyneside Disability Arts, disabled actors produced the play Feckless.
2003 NDAF Shelf Life Book published
2003 NorDAF The Big Cabaret at Live Theatre
Compered by Julie McNamara and starring Laurence Clark (The Jim Davidson Guide to Equality), Karen Sheader, Fathom Dance Project, Seven Stars Theatre Co, and Grin and Bare It
Compered by Julie McNamara and starring Laurence Clark (The Jim Davidson Guide to Equality), Karen Sheader, Fathom Dance Project, Seven Stars Theatre Co, and Grin and Bare It
2003 The Wrong Audreys and Them Wifies
Presented Arts Week on Fashion for International Women's Day.
Presented Arts Week on Fashion for International Women's Day.
2004 NorDAF National Disability Arts Symposium at MEA House Newcastle.
A day of discussions and planning for the Disability Arts Movement - Ruth Fabby (then Gould) gave the keynote speech.
A day of discussions and planning for the Disability Arts Movement - Ruth Fabby (then Gould) gave the keynote speech.
2004 Becoming Visible Partnership with Tyne and Wear Museums for improved BSL access in museums
2004 NorDAF Disability Arts Ambassadors Scheme including Ambassadors working at Northern Stage, New Writing North and Newcastle Printworks
2004 Pig Tales by Julie McNamara, directed by Jessica Higgs at Live Theatre, Newcastle.
The story of a female child raised as a boy. 'Pig' lures us into the chaos and confusion of adolescence. Set against the madness and mayhem of a fantasy word created by people brutalised by the catholic Church and the psychiatric system, Pig emerges triumphant.
The story of a female child raised as a boy. 'Pig' lures us into the chaos and confusion of adolescence. Set against the madness and mayhem of a fantasy word created by people brutalised by the catholic Church and the psychiatric system, Pig emerges triumphant.
2005 Sign Dance Collective brought their latest show to Gateshead's Caedmon Hall for NorDAF
An internationally renowned dance company incorporating British Sign Language and performance sign in their work
An internationally renowned dance company incorporating British Sign Language and performance sign in their work
2005 Carlos Pequenino Photography Exhibition – Star and Shadow Cinema
2006 uOu mann by Deborah Williams premieres in the North East
2006 Arcadea Deborah Williams Playwriting Masterclass for disabled writers in the North East
No such writing opportunities existed in the North East for disabled playwrights. This was a superb session facilitated by award winning writer and performer Deborah Williams.
No such writing opportunities existed in the North East for disabled playwrights. This was a superb session facilitated by award winning writer and performer Deborah Williams.
2006 Arcadea Mimosa Club at the Gala Theatre in Durham
Compered by Laurence Clark and featuring Francesca Martinez, Flex Dance, The Lawnmowers and Luke Hardwick
Compered by Laurence Clark and featuring Francesca Martinez, Flex Dance, The Lawnmowers and Luke Hardwick
2006 Dilston College Arts and Sports Festival 2006 (annual festival) - Corbridge, Northumberland,
Large outdoor festival in the grounds of Dilston Hall, featuring Full Body and The Voice, Lawnmowers, No Limits, Headway Theatre, JCJamma and many others
Large outdoor festival in the grounds of Dilston Hall, featuring Full Body and The Voice, Lawnmowers, No Limits, Headway Theatre, JCJamma and many others
2006 Arcadea Mimosa Festival: A month long disability arts festival spread across the region. The following events were part of the festival.
2006 Mimosa Dance at Dance City – launch of Festival
mimosa dance celebrated exciting new dance choreographed and performed by Disabled dance artists. This evening launched the overall festival and features a series of short pieces including a world premiere from Pauline Heath HANGING AROUND FOR A MAN WITH A PULSE, NEW WORLD from Wayne Hooks, and TEAR performed by Rachel Kay and choreographed by Caroline Bowditch. We will be showing THIS TWO a dance duet film from Girl Jonah, and we are delighted that the internationally acclaimed Common Ground Sign Dance Company will present BREAKER from their current repertoire. And to top it all off we’re hosting a Strawberry and Champagne Reception as part of the evening. Come and help us celebrate!
mimosa dance celebrated exciting new dance choreographed and performed by Disabled dance artists. This evening launched the overall festival and features a series of short pieces including a world premiere from Pauline Heath HANGING AROUND FOR A MAN WITH A PULSE, NEW WORLD from Wayne Hooks, and TEAR performed by Rachel Kay and choreographed by Caroline Bowditch. We will be showing THIS TWO a dance duet film from Girl Jonah, and we are delighted that the internationally acclaimed Common Ground Sign Dance Company will present BREAKER from their current repertoire. And to top it all off we’re hosting a Strawberry and Champagne Reception as part of the evening. Come and help us celebrate!
2006 Unseen Exhibtion The Mushroom Works
An exhibition showcasing two very different artists. Up Close and Personal : Twink is a well established photographer and was the official photographer of The Jam. Here he exhibited previously unseen photos of Paul Weller and The Jam and was well timed with the photos being used in a new book on The Jam, ‘Shout to The Top’ by Dennis Munday due out. Rick Buckler, former Jam drummer attended. Inside Out : Aidan Moesby, a text based artist working in a range of mediums including new digital work and natural mediums such as stone, wood and ice and is psychoanalytically informed. His work is wide ranging and he has worked extensively as Artist In Residence in many settings across the UK.
An exhibition showcasing two very different artists. Up Close and Personal : Twink is a well established photographer and was the official photographer of The Jam. Here he exhibited previously unseen photos of Paul Weller and The Jam and was well timed with the photos being used in a new book on The Jam, ‘Shout to The Top’ by Dennis Munday due out. Rick Buckler, former Jam drummer attended. Inside Out : Aidan Moesby, a text based artist working in a range of mediums including new digital work and natural mediums such as stone, wood and ice and is psychoanalytically informed. His work is wide ranging and he has worked extensively as Artist In Residence in many settings across the UK.
2006 Transition - a visual art exhibition showcasing several of the region’s leading professional Disabled artists AdHoc Gallery, The Buddle Arts Centre
Sean Burn, Aileen Hay, Ceiteach Michl Marschl and Dhorhothyha Mhorrhighan, across a range of artistic mediums – visual, digital, photographic, installation, and text based innovation.
Sean Burn, Aileen Hay, Ceiteach Michl Marschl and Dhorhothyha Mhorrhighan, across a range of artistic mediums – visual, digital, photographic, installation, and text based innovation.
2006 MIMOSA CLUB Star and Shadow Cinema, Stepney Bank
A departure from our traditional cabaret format for Mimosa Clubs to extend the form. In the warehouse type feel of a new venue being built, The Star and Shadow Cinema, an exciting atmosphere. Tom Shakespeare and Topsy Qu’ret presented a live art performance of FALLING AND LAUGHING, Girl Jonah presented dance art duet THIS TWO, internationally acclaimed Giovanna Maria Casetta presented live film and performance LOOKING GOOD and much sought after North East writer Sean Burn presented Digital Art Performance TATTOOING LORCA. Cutting edge work and more treats on the night.
A departure from our traditional cabaret format for Mimosa Clubs to extend the form. In the warehouse type feel of a new venue being built, The Star and Shadow Cinema, an exciting atmosphere. Tom Shakespeare and Topsy Qu’ret presented a live art performance of FALLING AND LAUGHING, Girl Jonah presented dance art duet THIS TWO, internationally acclaimed Giovanna Maria Casetta presented live film and performance LOOKING GOOD and much sought after North East writer Sean Burn presented Digital Art Performance TATTOOING LORCA. Cutting edge work and more treats on the night.
2006 Mimosa Screen followed by a Disability Equality Debate. The Sage Gateshead
Film is an increasingly accessible medium as technology evolves. The short film is a highly effective vehicle for film artists – economically and creatively and lends itself well to innovation. The success of the London Disability Film Festival with seven annual festivals to its credit, held at the British Film Institute, demonstrates the level and quality of output and the demand for this medium. The programme for this screening of several shorts reflects films from regional and national film makers – many of the films are award winners eg Nuts For Pudding by Carpet Films is a triple Royal Television Society award winner.
Film is an increasingly accessible medium as technology evolves. The short film is a highly effective vehicle for film artists – economically and creatively and lends itself well to innovation. The success of the London Disability Film Festival with seven annual festivals to its credit, held at the British Film Institute, demonstrates the level and quality of output and the demand for this medium. The programme for this screening of several shorts reflects films from regional and national film makers – many of the films are award winners eg Nuts For Pudding by Carpet Films is a triple Royal Television Society award winner.
2006 Divine Disabled Divas. The Sage Gateshead
The Divine Caroline Bowditch was Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening, hosting three other Divine Divas featured in the programme – Caroline Parker presented her colourful and unique signed song performance - her version of Bohemian Rhapsody is breathtaking and unparalleled. Minika Green presented a wonderfully soulful and jazzy set whilst Karen Sheader presented work ranging from quirky originality to haunting well constructed commentary on the experiences of Disabled people from her most recent album Planet of The Blind. A completely unique evening from four of the Disability Community’s leading Divas – we just couldn’t keep them to ourselves any longer! Programmed as part of The Mimosa Festival celebrating the cultural equality of Disabled people in the arts.
The Divine Caroline Bowditch was Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening, hosting three other Divine Divas featured in the programme – Caroline Parker presented her colourful and unique signed song performance - her version of Bohemian Rhapsody is breathtaking and unparalleled. Minika Green presented a wonderfully soulful and jazzy set whilst Karen Sheader presented work ranging from quirky originality to haunting well constructed commentary on the experiences of Disabled people from her most recent album Planet of The Blind. A completely unique evening from four of the Disability Community’s leading Divas – we just couldn’t keep them to ourselves any longer! Programmed as part of The Mimosa Festival celebrating the cultural equality of Disabled people in the arts.
2006 Mimosa Stage: A Theatre Double Bill. The Sage Gateshead
A double bill featuring Laurence Clark in his new one man show ‘Jim Fixed It For Me’ and Tom Shakespeare delivered his performance lecture ‘No Small Inheritance’. Canapés and wine were served in the lounge whilst the mood is transformed for the Metamorphosis Ball (9.45pm), celebrating arcadea’s first birthday (exactly one year since the relaunch), and the completion of the festival. The cabaret will provide a party feel with disability karaoke, a disco and cabaret entertainers.
A double bill featuring Laurence Clark in his new one man show ‘Jim Fixed It For Me’ and Tom Shakespeare delivered his performance lecture ‘No Small Inheritance’. Canapés and wine were served in the lounge whilst the mood is transformed for the Metamorphosis Ball (9.45pm), celebrating arcadea’s first birthday (exactly one year since the relaunch), and the completion of the festival. The cabaret will provide a party feel with disability karaoke, a disco and cabaret entertainers.
2006 The Metamorphosis Ball and Lounge Cabaret Players
A party to celebrate the conclusion of the Festival, with BBC Ouch podcast presenter, accomplished actress and stand-up comedian Liz Carr as MC for the night we can expect outrageous cabaret, drag artiste, crazy dancing class, karaoke competition and a disco. Watch out for a variety of roving cabaret lounge characters, played by North East based Disabled actors who will have been working with arcadea Director Vici Wreford-Sinnott, in the interval bar, making their way through the Ball – come and let your hair down and party ’til late. Programmed as part of The Mimosa Festival celebrating the cultural equality of Disabled people in the arts.
A party to celebrate the conclusion of the Festival, with BBC Ouch podcast presenter, accomplished actress and stand-up comedian Liz Carr as MC for the night we can expect outrageous cabaret, drag artiste, crazy dancing class, karaoke competition and a disco. Watch out for a variety of roving cabaret lounge characters, played by North East based Disabled actors who will have been working with arcadea Director Vici Wreford-Sinnott, in the interval bar, making their way through the Ball – come and let your hair down and party ’til late. Programmed as part of The Mimosa Festival celebrating the cultural equality of Disabled people in the arts.
2006 Bill Shannon Sketchy Dance City – reviewed by Lindsay Carter for Mimosa Magazine
Internationally renowned dancer and choreographer Bill Shannon know as 'Crutchmaster' brought his show Sketchy to the UK. He was part of the hip-hop and club dance scenes in the US. He created a unique form collaborating with other artists, using his crutches as an integral part of his form.
Internationally renowned dancer and choreographer Bill Shannon know as 'Crutchmaster' brought his show Sketchy to the UK. He was part of the hip-hop and club dance scenes in the US. He created a unique form collaborating with other artists, using his crutches as an integral part of his form.
21 The Last Avant Garde by Fisheye portraiture exhibition at Waygood Gallery
A landmark exhibition showing 21 portraits of disabled artists living or working in the North East. Each artist has a photograph taken by Fisheye and wrote a statement about something important to themselves. Each artist also donated an object of significance to the exhibition to give a fuller exploration and representation of them as an artist.
A landmark exhibition showing 21 portraits of disabled artists living or working in the North East. Each artist has a photograph taken by Fisheye and wrote a statement about something important to themselves. Each artist also donated an object of significance to the exhibition to give a fuller exploration and representation of them as an artist.
2007 Disability Theatre Lab and Masterclasses.
Professional development and training project for disabled actors in the North East region.
Professional development and training project for disabled actors in the North East region.
2008 First In Three at Northern Stage
First in Three was a Northern Stage event to present new work from emerging and established artists. The first of it's kind for disabled artists, this event was a cabaret, exhibition and presentations curated by Vici Wreford-Sinnott. Entirely disabled cast.
First in Three was a Northern Stage event to present new work from emerging and established artists. The first of it's kind for disabled artists, this event was a cabaret, exhibition and presentations curated by Vici Wreford-Sinnott. Entirely disabled cast.
2008 Launch of Quantum Sheep poetry collection by poet and author Valerie Laws
2009 Heritage Mimosa Magazine
Launch of the heritage edition of the Mimosa Magazine held at Northern Stage
Launch of the heritage edition of the Mimosa Magazine held at Northern Stage
2009 NDAF publishes last issue of etcetera and continues to be published by Disability Cultural Projects
Etcetera magazine was a weekly email of news, reviews, opportunities and thinking, distributed to thousands of people around the UK, and in fact around the world. It was a key lifeline of communication and community for the disability arts movement.
Etcetera magazine was a weekly email of news, reviews, opportunities and thinking, distributed to thousands of people around the UK, and in fact around the world. It was a key lifeline of communication and community for the disability arts movement.
2009 MIMA Large Outdoor Screen Live Site
films by gobscure including eyes ov honey
films by gobscure including eyes ov honey
2009 Arcadea Sparkle at Dance City
Launch of special contemporary edition of the Mimosa Magazine
Launch of special contemporary edition of the Mimosa Magazine
2009 Inspiring Internationalists Philip Patston from New Zealand
Three days of amazing discussion and presentations, disability equality training and new thinking in diversity. Aimed at disabled artists and the mainstream arts sector.
Three days of amazing discussion and presentations, disability equality training and new thinking in diversity. Aimed at disabled artists and the mainstream arts sector.
2009 Next Swan Down the River Might Be Black by sean burn Rehearsed Reading at Northern Stage
