How Does Disability Performance Travel?: Access, Art, and Internationalization

The edited collection explores how disability performance travels in a globalized world, considering the challenges of accessibility, funding, and representation. It highlights the growth of disability arts festivals and the importance of networks and collaborations for inclusive participation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 270 pages
Publication date: 12 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In a world that is increasingly interconnected, the realm of disability performance takes on a fascinating and complex journey. Disability arts festivals are flourishing in various corners of the globe, showcasing the remarkable talents of artists with disabilities. Theatre and dance companies, driven by the vision of inclusivity, are embarking on international tours, forging collaborations with partners across borders. However, a persistent challenge emerges: the accessibility of theatre spaces, which often hinders the participation of disabled artists in the global disability arts community. This study seeks to unravel the intricate dynamics of disability performance travel, exploring who is able to embark on this journey, who remains excluded, and the underlying factors that shape these dynamics.

The role of funding and producing structures, disability arts festivals, and networks worldwide becomes crucial in understanding the landscape of disability art representation on a global scale. How do the logics of international co-producing govern the way in which disability art is showcased internationally? Who are the individuals or groups that are marginalized from participating in touring theatre or dance companies, and how can festivals, conferences, and other agents of a burgeoning disability culture create alternative forms of participation that transcend physical co-presence?

To contextualize disability aesthetics, arts, media, and culture within a global framework, this study will draw upon insights from various disciplines. It will provide a comprehensive examination of the challenges and opportunities faced by disabled artists, while also shedding light on the ways in which they are reshaping the artistic landscape. With its rich content and interdisciplinary approach, this study will appeal to students and scholars alike.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032138039