Battersea Arts Centre: creating the world’s first ‘relaxed venue’
Battersea Arts Centre: creating the world’s first ‘relaxed venue’
Case Study, Organisations
Colin Hambrook, Editor of Disability Arts Online looks at the collaboration between Touretteshero and London's Battersea Arts Centre, a multi-arts venue, which has sought to expand the concept of a relaxed performance across the entire culture and practices of the organisation. Battersea Arts Centre's recently refurbished Grand Hall. Photo: Fred Howarth. Battersea
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Artist
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Solar Bear
Artist
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Artist
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Artist
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Un-Label Performing Arts Company
Artist
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Artist
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Artist
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Artist
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Artist
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