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Submissions closed
The open call for the Capacity Building for Inclusion of Theatre Artists workshop, organized by We Want More!, has officially closed. The international training course received over 170 submissions from theatre artists, with or without disabilities, across Europe and neighboring regions. A jury, composed of one representative from each partner organisation (Teatro São Luiz, FEDAPAS, […]
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We want your story to shape the future
We Want More! is inviting international organizations, professionals, theatre companies and more to share their practices which aim at creating more accessible and inclusive theatre spaces. Our purpose is to put the spotlight on inclusive best practices in the field of performing arts, with a focus on creating inclusive environments in theatre and performing spaces […]
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Open Call for International Workshop
We Want More! is inviting theatre artists, with or without disabilities, from the European Union, Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia), Turkey and Ukraine, to join the international workshop Capacity Building for Inclusion of Theatre Artists, taking place from 12 to 16 September 2025, in Lisbon, Portugal, at Teatro São […]
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We Want More! first meeting in Merida
The first meeting of the We Want More! project took place this week in Merida, Spain, bringing together experts, cultural managers and professionals from the sector to discuss accessibility in theatres. The event included a focus group on the theme: “Shared analysis on policies, funding experiences, and bottlenecks for accessibility in theatres”. During the sessions, […]
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New European Network “We Want More!” Promotes Inclusion and Accessibility in the Arts
A new European initiative, WWM – We Want More, has been launched to foster collaboration among artists, cultural professionals, and organizations across Europe with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and innovation in the performing arts. Building on the success of previous accessibility efforts, such as Inclusive Theatres, this network aims to shape a more accessible […]
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want Manifesto
Nothing for us, without us
The project on inclusion and accessibility should follow the principle of “Nothing for Us, Without Us”, meaning that decisions about accessibility should actively involve the people they impact. Instead of designing policies, spaces, or performances for disabled individuals without their input, this approach ensures that they are part of the process from the beginning. Their lived experiences and insights are essential to creating truly inclusive environments, whether in theatre, education, or public spaces. True accessibility is not just about compliance but about collaboration, respect, and empowerment.
1. Theatre has no barriers – all audiences have the legal right to access the venue and the content of a performance. To secure this right public funding is essential for theatre productions.
2. Every professional, performer and technical staff, participating in a performance has the right to access the venue, front and backstage.
3. Integration practices and access services should be planned and implemented from the start of a production and through all its stages.
4. Wheelchair accessibility with provision of companion seating, entrances, exits, aisles, restrooms should be accessible. Stage and Backstage restrooms, changing rooms should be accessible for wheelchair users.
5. Sign Language interpreting should be available and an integral aesthetic element of the performance. And addicional or complementary measures and resources for deaf people or those with autism spectrum disorder
6. Surtitling services provided through open or closed captioning devices.
7. Audio Description for visually impaired audiences. The tactile tour always precedes the Audio Description.
8. Service animals allowed with appropriate seating space.
9. Sensory-friendly performances for neuro-divergent audiences, with light and sound adjustments, and relaxed movement rules.
10. Accessible Ticketing, Reservations, clear signage and staff assistance. Theatres should have special emergency procedures for disabled patrons and staff should be trained. Also ticket sales websites should be accessible according to regulations
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