An estimated 18 per cent of Australians have a disability, but how often do they see themselves in art, on television, in movies, books, online or on stage? How often are we hearing their stories or playing a part in the sharing the story of our society?
No Strings is a professional theatre company that reflects the diversity of our society and works exclusively with performers with disability. It provides a unique platform for the performers to develop their artistry and showcase their work, telling their stories that add to a truer picture of the lives of people with disabilities and removing some of the assumptions made about their lives in the broader community.
One such assumption is that people with disability do not graduate from university. Rachel High was the first person with Down syndrome to graduate from university and in collaboration with No Strings, wants to encourage people with disability to pursue degrees in higher education.
A theatre company that shines a light on the lived experience of disability that is authentic and led by a disabled artist plays an important part in our journey, slow as it is, towards an inclusive society.