Draft Call-out for Dramatic Presentation at
Report launch:
“Dignity and Equal Opportunity: Securing the Human Rights of
Disabled People in an
Age of Austerity”
Houses of Parliament – Tuesday
26th November 4pm
• Welfare reform: Are you being affected by welfare reform and austerity measures?
• Tell your story: Would you like the opportunity to tell your own story to MPs and media in Parliament?
• Dramatic presentation: Would you like to take part in a small action group that will put together a
dramatic presentation in Parliament highlighting the impact of austerity on the rights of disabled people?
• Training: Do you live in London, or are you able to travel to London during November, for two planning
workshops (9th and 16th November) and the main event (26th November)?
If so, please take part in our “Theatre of the
Oppressed” presentation in Parliament!10 places are available – contact DPAC via
ciaradoyle@yahoo.com
What commitment is involved?
We will meet for two planning days
in November and bring together a short dramatic presentation using Theatre of
the Oppressed methods. We would ask that people who want to take part, check
that they are available for the following dates:
• 1st planning workshop: 3pm, 9th November (Resource
for London, 356 Holloway Road, London, N76PA)
• Second planning workshop: 3pm, 16th November (Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, N76PA)
• Dramatic Presentation: 26th November from 4pm to 6pm (Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London)
• Second planning workshop: 3pm, 16th November (Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, N76PA)
• Dramatic Presentation: 26th November from 4pm to 6pm (Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London)
Do I need any specific experience or skills?
The only experiences you need to bring are your own
stories of how you have been affected by welfare reform and austerity measures.
This event is open to all disabled people and carers who are being affected
by government cutbacks. You do not need to have ever done any acting or
storytelling before. The workshops will explore how we can explore the inner
creativity that exists in ALL people.
What will happen at the workshops?
At the workshops we will start by using some Theatre
of the Oppressed activities to tap in to our own
creativity. We will then take some time to explore our stories and experiences. We will bring together a short
action-drama which then tells the collective story of the group and which can be presented in Parliament as
part of the event which will launch the report.
creativity. We will then take some time to explore our stories and experiences. We will bring together a short
action-drama which then tells the collective story of the group and which can be presented in Parliament as
part of the event which will launch the report.
What will happen on the evening we go to Parliament?
The Just Fair consortium will be launching the
report “Dignity and Equal Opportunity: Securing the
Human Rights of Persons with Disabilities in an Age of Austerity” to an audience of MPs, Peers, and
media, and our drama or creative story-telling will be part of this launch
Human Rights of Persons with Disabilities in an Age of Austerity” to an audience of MPs, Peers, and
media, and our drama or creative story-telling will be part of this launch
Who is organising the event?
This event is being organised by the Just
Fair Consortium with the support of Disabled People Against
Cuts.
The workshops will be facilitated by DPAC.
Where will the planning sessions take place?
2nd and 16th November at Resource for London – 356
Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA
How do I get there?
By London Underground – take the Piccadilly line to
Holloway Road station. On leaving the station turn left and walk under the
railway bridge for 5 minutes. Resource for London is on the opposite side of the
road and can be reached by using the pedestrian crossing. By bus – buses 4,
17, 29, 43, 153, 253, 259, 271, 279 and X43 stop within a short walk of Resource
for London. Also there are mobility buses available in the area, these are
numbers 920, 921, 923 and 927.
What will I get out of taking part?
By taking part in this event you will have the
opportunity to tell your story directly to a group of MP’s in parliament. You
will also get to take part in the Theatre of the Oppressed workshops which will
give you a
set of skills that can be used for planning actions and events in future on issues you care about.
set of skills that can be used for planning actions and events in future on issues you care about.
How much will this cost?
All of these activities are free of charge,
including the training sessions and the presentation itself.
Also, ten travel bursaries will be available for each of the three sessions, for those who cannot afford to pay for travel, each providing a subsidy of £20 per person (i.e. overall 30 bursaries are available – 10 will be
allocated per each session).
Also, ten travel bursaries will be available for each of the three sessions, for those who cannot afford to pay for travel, each providing a subsidy of £20 per person (i.e. overall 30 bursaries are available – 10 will be
allocated per each session).
How can I get Involved?
Please contact Ciara Doyle of
Disabled People Against Cuts on ciaradoyle@yahoo.com in order to apply totake
part in the training sessions and the main event. As mentioned above, 10 places
are available so pleaseget in touch ASAP