Who are we?

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THE what -

We produce leading-edge inclusive immersive arts experiences for disabled and/or neurodivergent audiences.

 

We support the professional inclusive arts community through the provision of training, consultancy, creative mentorship and networking events across the island of Ireland and beyond.

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THE who -

Inclusive Arts Ireland is spearheaded by Creative Director, Andrew Stanford.

 

Andrew has a prominent international reputation as a pioneering inclusive theatre director, with world class expertise in delivering large-scale productions, sector training, arts consultancy and seminars at major festivals and conferences across Europe.

 

With vast professional experience supplemented by an MA in Arts Management, Andrew has established a groundbreaking and evidenced creative methodology for developing inclusive arts experiences that deliver significant social outcomes for disabled and/or neurodivergent people as audience members.

 

Andrew spent the last decade as Director of Inclusive Theatre at Replay Theatre Company, one of Northern Ireland’s most established arts organisations.

“Andrew Stanford has pioneered shows specifically devised for autistic and neurodivergent audiences.”

Michael Quinn

British Theatre Guide

“Andrew Stanford’s work with inclusive theatre is world class.”

Eva von Hofsten

Folkteatern Gävleborg, Sweden