Plush red seats and the smell of sweet and salty cinema snacks are the images conjured when you think of a good cinema. We’re lucky to have reviews and listings of many cinemas on Euan’s Guide, and we even have a few special art deco and independent film theatres to explore! One cinema has impressed reviewers on Euan’s Guide with its attention...
After another successful Unlimited Festival at Southbank Centre earlier this month, the UK’s biggest showcase of work by disabled artists comes to Scotland for the very first time! From 15-25 September works supported by the Unlimited Commissioning programme (administered by Shape and Artsadmin) along with a host of other work will be on at Glas...
Here at Euan’s Guide HQ we’re really excited for the start of the 2016 Rio Paralympics! We caught up with Paralympian, former Wheelchair Basketball star and TV Presenter, Ade Adepitan. Intrepid traveller Ade will be covering the Paralympics for the Channel 4 team and here are some of his highlights on what to watch out for in Rio.
Ade on the c...
Unlimited Festival at Southbank Centre, taking place 6-11 September, is the largest showcase of work by disabled artists in the UK. It features the work produced by the Unlimited Commissioning programme (Administered by Shape Arts and ArtsAdmin) along with a programme of other events by disabled artists. The festival is now in its third iterat...
This week we caught up with record-holding athlete Ben Rowlings ahead of his first Paralympic Games in Rio this September. At only 20 years old, Ben has several major results already under his belt, including his game-changing performance at the 2014 IPC European Championships where he took Bronze in the T34 800m in Swansea. Now, Ben has packe...
Right before the Paralympics are due to kick off in Rio, there’s another exciting sporting event taking place on September 4th at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London. Parallel London is the world’s first ‘fully inclusive fun push/run and free family festival’, and this week we’re giving Euan’s Guide reviewers the chance to win a spot in...
This year, Euan’s Guide listed venue Woodhorn Museum in Northumberland launched a fascinating new interpretation experience which threads in disabled access from start to finish. The iconic winding engine of this historic colliery now emerges at ground level and its story is being told to visitors through new animated sequences and entertaining...
Striking the right note: Disabled access information at live music venues
You may have seen #StateofAccess appearing on social media recently to mark the release of Attitude is Everything’s latest snapshot into accessibility and inclusion in the live music industry. The charity raises awareness of the varied access requirements of audiences, artists, staff and volunteers; and their biennial report aims to share the r...
Nestled alongside a small country lane in Hertford are four self-catering cottages that belong to Helen Clark, a lady who has been praised by reviewers on Euan’s Guide for her warm welcome and attention to detail. We caught up with Helen to ask her a bit more about disabled access at her cottages and to find out what she does to receive such po...
Stumble across this legendary Swan Street music venue in Manchester and you’ll soon realise that Band on the Wall is a firm local favourite. The music venue is not-for-profit run by the charity, Inner City Music, and it exists to bring audiences the best music from around the world. A place to eat, drink, socialise and listen to music; we spok...