Hear from Charlie, Lisa and Phil about Creative Connections

“Participants have clearly grown in confidence and are generally increasing engagements with each other. Each seems to be on their own journey with specific achievements… So many positive changes and progress for each participant!…  Providing a space where carers and participants can engage together creatively and positively will have an impact well beyond the two hour sessions.”

Charlie Robinson, Director and Lead Facilitator at The Pelican Project

Charlie Robinson, Director and Lead Facilitator at The Pelican Project, wearing a white long-sleeve shirt and a face mask, looks over the shoulder of Ben, a Creative Connections member sat in a wheelchair. Zoe, another Creative Connections member, leans towards them.
Lisa Hudson, Producer for Children and Young People at Exeter Northcott Theatre, wearing a dark showel and a confetti-graphic face mask, smiles at Adam, a Creative Connections member.

“Creative Connections gives the opportunity for groups from different settings to come together to make work but also to socialise and learn more about other participants lived experiences of a variety of disabilities and social / learning needs.”

Lisa Hudson, Producer for Children and Young People at Exeter Northcott Theatre

“Participants have also been introduced to ideas and concepts which they might not otherwise have considered, and been encouraged to formulate their own views and opinions on important topics such as accessibility, climate change, and social justice.”

Phil Kingslan John, Four Swords Theatre Company

Phil Jones, of Four Swords Theatre Company, wearing a beige fedora, dark hoodie and a medical face mask, looks at the camera. Around him, Creative Connections members and their parents interact with each other.

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