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Radical Access

Why are we so shit at access in Australia and what are we going to do about it?


Name: Why are we so shit at access in Australia and what are we going to do about it?
Subtitle: An informative and feisty discussion with creative sector leaders.
Tags: Disability Stories,Real Stories
Vibes: Contemplative,Insightful,Provocative
Programs: Curated Program,Radical Access
Guides: 
Credits:
Hosted by Caroline Bowditch
Presented by Melbourne Fringe as part of Marketplace
In Association with Arts Centre Melbourne as part of PLAY
Description:
An in-person and on-screen panel discussion.


Free Events

Curated Program

Digital Event

Pushing the comfort zone

Words & Ideas

Panel

Access

Community

An informative and feisty discussion with creative sector leaders.

Contemplative

Insightful

Provocative

Is Anyone Even Watching?


Name: Is Anyone Even Watching?
Subtitle: Get joyful, get angry, get out your favourite Lip Smacker!
Tags: Disability Stories,Interactive,Pop Culture,Real Stories
Vibes: Contemporary,Intimate,Joyful
Programs: Curated Program,Radical Access
Guides: Deaf and disability Guide to Fringe
Credits:
Written and Performed by Olivia Muscat
Presented by Arts House and Melbourne Fringe as part of Radical Access
 
Description:
This piece will involve two performers. The second performer, Zoe Boesen, will be a collaborator throughout the residency serving as a sort of representative and stand-in for the sighted world, both in development and performance. 

The show will be made up of theatrical vignettes and monologues that come together to build a narrative of transformation. There will be two worlds or states of being represented.


Theatre

Deaf and disability Guide to Fringe

Contemporary

Experimental

New Writing

Get joyful, get angry, get out your favourite Lip Smacker!

Intimate

Joyful

Wasteworlds: Non-stop Runway Show


Name: Wasteworlds: Non-stop Runway Show
Subtitle: In 2125, the world is drowning in clothes. One rule remains: keep the runway alive.
Tags: Disability Stories,Interactive,Climate Change
Vibes: Absurd,Chaotic,Exciting
Programs: Curated Program,Radical Access
Guides: 
Credits:
Created by Fast Fashun in Collaboration with Snuff Puppets
Presented by Melbourne Fringe
In Association with Vitae Veritas
Description:
An all-ages, all-abilities event featuring a six-hour continuous runway inside a large-scale installation made from textile waste. Participants are invited to create outfits using discarded clothing and materials, then walk the runway. Artists will assist with making. Sewing machines, safety pins, and styling supplies are provided. Audience members can also choose to spectate. No experience required. A poet will commentate the event and facilitate audiences members to also get on the mic.


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Young Kids (5-9 years)

Pre-Teens (10-12 years)

Teenagers (13-17 years)

Live Art

Interactive

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In 2125, the world is drowning in clothes. One rule remains: keep the runway alive.

Absurd

Chaotic

Exciting

Wasteworlds: Kids workshops


Name: Wasteworlds: Kids workshops
Subtitle: Dress-ups, DIY fashion, and a kids’ catwalk—no sewing skills needed, just imagination!
Tags: Disability Stories,Interactive,Climate Change
Vibes: Chaotic,Exciting,Silly
Programs: Curated Program,Radical Access
Guides: 
Credits:
Created by Fast Fashun in Collaboration with Snuff Puppets
Presented by Melbourne Fringe
In Association with Vitae Veritas
Description:
Kids Workshops take place inside a large-scale textile waste installation. Children aged 4–12 and their guardians will be invited to explore the space, participate in games, create wearable outfits using discarded clothing and materials, and walk a catwalk. Artists are present to assist. No sewing skills are required. Adults must stay and are encouraged to participate.


Sculpture

Dress-ups, DIY fashion, and a kids’ catwalk—no sewing skills needed, just imagination!

Silly

Wasteworlds: Recovery


Name: Wasteworlds: Recovery
Subtitle: A sensory-friendly space to rest and reflect inside the quiet remains of Wasteworlds.
Tags: Disability Stories,Interactive,Climate Change
Vibes: Absurd,Chaotic,Exciting
Programs: Curated Program,Radical Access
Guides: 
Credits:
Created by Fast Fashun in Collaboration with Snuff Puppets
Presented by Melbourne Fringe
In Association with Vitae Veritas
Description:
Wasteworlds is a large-scale interactive installation built from textile waste. It runs over four days. Wed–Fri features daytime workshops for children and their guardians, who are invited to create outfits from waste materials and walk a catwalk. Saturday is an all-ages event featuring a six-hour non-stop runway. Participants can make outfits using sewing machines or safety pins, walk the runway, or spectate. Artists are present to support making and keep the event running smoothly.


Inside the comfort zone

A sensory-friendly space to rest and reflect inside the quiet remains of Wasteworlds.

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Radical Access is a development initiative for d/Deaf and Disabled artists creating ambitious, genre-defying new work. 