COMMUNITY MATTERS - Accessible Theatre in South Africa: Disability Inclusion, Maynardville & The Future of Performance
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In this insightful podcast episode, Fanie du Toit is joined by Jaco van Rensburg and Erica du Toit to discuss the accessibility of theatres for people with disabilities in South Africa. The conversation highlights the importance of inclusive theatre, accessibility in the performing arts, and the role cultural institutions play in ensuring equal access for all.
Erica du Toit shares perspectives from the Western Cape Association of and for People with Disabilities, shedding light on key accessibility challenges and opportunities within the theatre industry. Jaco van Rensburg, Executive Producer of VR Theatrical and the Maynardville Open-Air Festival, discusses his work in independent theatre and how this year’s 70th anniversary season is embracing inclusivity.
Jaco also explains how Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night at the Maynardville Open-Air Theatre will be made accessible for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences. The production runs from 30 January to 7 March, with tickets available online via Quicket.
🎙 Tune in for an important conversation on disability access, inclusive theatre design, and the future of live performance in South Africa.
Erica du Toit shares perspectives from the Western Cape Association of and for People with Disabilities, shedding light on key accessibility challenges and opportunities within the theatre industry. Jaco van Rensburg, Executive Producer of VR Theatrical and the Maynardville Open-Air Festival, discusses his work in independent theatre and how this year’s 70th anniversary season is embracing inclusivity.
Jaco also explains how Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night at the Maynardville Open-Air Theatre will be made accessible for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences. The production runs from 30 January to 7 March, with tickets available online via Quicket.
🎙 Tune in for an important conversation on disability access, inclusive theatre design, and the future of live performance in South Africa.
