{"id":5158,"date":"2025-01-21T13:04:17","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T13:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takingflighttheatre.org.uk\/?p=5158"},"modified":"2025-02-19T11:44:28","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T11:44:28","slug":"venue-provocateurs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takingflighttheatre.org.uk\/cy\/venue-provocateurs\/","title":{"rendered":"Now Hiring Venue Provocateurs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t

Breaking the Box: Venue Provocateur Recruitment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

What is Breaking the Box?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

We need more Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent creatives bringing their talents and skills into theatre in Wales. Not just on stage, but backstage, across producing and arts management too. To make this happen we need an informed and aware theatre and arts sector, with its working cultures and environments ready to support everyone to do their best work.<\/p>

Breaking the Box (BTB) is a connected and committed consortium of partners<\/a>.\u00a0 Together we are testing and learning new ways of working together.\u00a0 Through this, we model how to create opportunities and the changes needed to make the arts a more viable place of work for everyone.\u00a0\u00a0The project partners are a collective including Taking Flight Theatre<\/strong> (as lead partner), Hynt <\/strong>(Wales\u2019 national access scheme) and Disability Arts Cymru<\/strong> (advisory partner) Awen <\/strong>Cultural Trust<\/strong>, RCT Theatres<\/strong>, Carmarthenshire Theatres<\/strong> and Pontio<\/strong>. Together they are committed to running the project collaboratively to test and learn new ways of making and modelling the change that\u2019s needed to make the arts a welcoming and viable place of work for everyone.<\/p>

In its initial phase, BTB placed strong emphasis on fostering a culture of inclusivity and embracing accessibility as a core value. It also sought to address the disproportionate representation of Deaf and disabled backstage creatives in the sector, through career development opportunities.\u00a0 We worked with 6 Early Career Creatives (ECCs), to explore the different backstage skills and disciplines open to them. So far, the project has seen enhanced levels of awareness, improved accessibility and stronger relationships fostered with Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent creatives and communities.<\/p>

The next 12 months will see phase 2 of Breaking the Box rolled out and we are now looking for two<\/strong> Deaf\/disabled or Neurodivergent change makers \u2018Provocateurs\u2019 to\u00a0 join us on the journey, to amplify access across all departments within their matched venue and to give access issues a place at the table and to provoke and challenge usual ways of working.<\/p>

The Provocateurs will play a key and pioneering role in challenging and reshaping accessibility practices within arts and cultural venues. This role focuses on embedding inclusive approaches, amplifying accessibility across all departments, and creating opportunities for Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent creatives.<\/p>

The successful provocateurs will be matched with one of our partner venues depending on the location, experience and area of expertise\/career interest of that individual. We are keen for this to have a positive impact on someone\u2019s career development and aspirations and are committed to being as flexible as possible to eradicate any barrier to access.<\/p>

What is the purpose of the Venue Provocateur?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

The Venue Provocateurs will be based at partner venues as part of the Breaking the Box programme. Their mission includes running creative community sessions and workshops, engaging Deaf and disabled audiences, advising on access and inclusion in departmental meetings, and sourcing opportunities for Early Career Creatives (ECC). Provocateurs will support ECCs, report to the Project Coordinator, and attend regular network meetings. They will also advocate for Taking Flight’s mission, amplify inclusion and access efforts across partner venues, and engage with the Breaking the Box communications strategy.<\/p>

Who we think you might be<\/strong><\/p>

This is an exciting role for someone with a passion for inclusivity and making impactful changes within arts and cultural venues. You are driven by a commitment to accessibility, connecting with Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent creatives, and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. You relish the opportunity to challenge traditional working methods and embed inclusive approaches across all departments.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t