DAT Fest: Disabled Artists' Theatre Festival

03/05/2026

17/03/2026

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CASTING CALL: Teenage Dick

Self-tape auditions are now open for The Court Theatre’s production of Teenage Dick, directed by Pelenakeke Brown.

About the show
A darkly funny high school reimagining of Richard III, following Richard—an ambitious, sharp-witted outsider—plotting his rise to student council president.

Casting notes

All roles: 18+ (playing teenagers)

Strong comedy and language skills encouraged

Open to all genders, ethnicities, and experience levels

Seeking actors with physical disabilities, especially for Richard & Buck (not required to match exactly)

Location
Ōtautahi (Christchurch) — travel & accommodation support available if needed

Submit a self-tape audition to be considered here: https://courttheatre.org.nz/teenage-dick-self-tape-auditions/

All are encouraged to apply. Auditions close March 30, 2026.

Self tape auditions are now open for all roles in The Court Theatre’s production of Teenage Dick, directed by Pelenakeke Brown.

09/03/2026

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🎉🧦 Amazing news! 🧦🎉
We are celebrating World Down Syndrome Day together on 21 March and it’s only two weeks away! 💙
Join the Wellington Down Syndrome Association for a relaxed afternoon at the park. We can’t wait to see you there!
Come along for face painting, a picnic together, and the chance to meet other families and people in our community. Let’s share a good time, connect, and celebrate inclusion together.
📍 Avalon Park, Lower Hutt
📅 21 March
⏰ 11:00am – 3:00pm
Everyone is welcome bring your whānau, friends, and your odd socks! 🧦✨ We’re looking forward to celebrating together and seeing our community come together for this special day.
Are you joining us? 🙂

Event link here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CUcAyhnK9/

🎉🧦 Amazing news! 🧦🎉
We are celebrating World Down Syndrome Day together on 21 March and it’s only two weeks away! 💙
Join the Wellington Down Syndrome Association for a relaxed afternoon at the park. We can’t wait to see you there!
Come along for face painting, a picnic together, and the chance to meet other families and people in our community. Let’s share a good time, connect, and celebrate inclusion together.
📍 Avalon Park, Lower Hutt
📅 21 March
⏰ 11:00am – 3:00pm
Everyone is welcome bring your whānau, friends, and your odd socks! 🧦✨ We’re looking forward to celebrating together and seeing our community come together for this special day.
Are you joining us? 🙂

Event link here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CUcAyhnK9/

12/02/2026

Wellington friends with young babies, get along to this. Maisie is amazing so it's sure to be something you won't want to miss! 🎨👶

"Painting with Babies" ten-week course
starts on Monday 23rd February!

All materials are provided; bring along your young
baby and share some creative time with other
parents in our beautiful peaceful setting

Limited places -register with Emily:
[email protected] or text 021 739 621"

22/01/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1PMDXuXzjz/

30/09/2025

Toi Pōneke Arts Centre is pleased to announce the 2026 residency program for d/Deaf and/or disabled artists, with a call for submissions.

30/09/2025

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Let's Get Visual!
(An NZSL Interpreted Improvised show)
Directed by Riley Harter
Join us for a spontaneous show inspired by you, our audience, and a unique combination of creative improvisers (performing together for the first time!). With NZSL interpreters incorporated and sign language celebrated, it will be a playful exploration of storytelling, games and scenes with a visual twist.

Discover the space where comedy and theatre can be a universal language as we welcome everyone to come and experience this joyful show together.

Friday 3 October 2025

Experience the joy of improvised theatre as we create an interactive and visual performance with this NZSL-interpreted show celebrating inclusivity.

30/09/2025

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DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING EXPO 3
Saturday 15 November 2025,
10am - 3pm
Lower Hutt Events Centre
30c Laings Road, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt
Free Entry.
All are welcome.
The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Expo 3 is a
vibrant community showcase of services,
businesses, and products connected to
Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities
throughout Aotearoa. The event highlights
Deaf-led businesses, organisations and
providers committed to supporting Deaf
accessibility, inclusion and wellbeing.
Would you like to book a stall?
Get in touch to find out about our range of
pricing options.
Contact: Janine Campbell -
[email protected]
www.deafexpo.nz [email protected]

24/09/2025

Sharing on behalf:Toi Pōneke d/Deaf and/or Disabled Artist Development Residency 2026 - Call for applications

This is an 8 week residency running from 16 Feb - 12 April 2026, providing the selected artist with a studio space, stipend and mentor. This residency provides a d/Deaf and/or disabled artist access to resources and support to develop a new body of work.

Applications close 5pm Monday 17 November 2025

For more info and to apply:

https://toiponeke.nz/ddeaf-andor-disabled-residency

Toi Pōneke Arts Centre is pleased to announce the 2026 residency program for d/Deaf and/or disabled artists, with a call for submissions.
This is an 8 week residency running from 16 Feb - 12 April 2026, providing the selected artist with a studio space, stipend, mentor. This residency provides a d/Deaf and/or disabled artist access to resources and support to develop a new body of work.
Applications close 5pm Monday 17 November 2025

For more info and to apply:
https://toiponeke.nz/ddeaf-andor-disabled-residency

07/09/2025