On Friday 8th May 2026 we will be holding our major annual forum at the Sherman Theatre Cardiff
and online, in conjunction with the Craidd Partnership.

Entitled ‘Behind the Curtain’ this all day forum is for anyone interested in learning
and discussing more about making inclusive and accessible theatre.

Sign up details are here.

This forum is kindly sponsored by Stage Sound Services.

SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY

09:00-10:00 Meet and Greet and registration in Sherman Cafe Bar

10:00 Introduction to the day from the PMF

10:15 Session 2: “Spotlight On Craidd and Under Milk Wood”
1. An introduction to what Craidd is, why it is, and what it hopes to achieve.
2. Feedback on the outcome of that project
3. Discussion on how the learnings of Craidd are shared within Craidd, within Wales and within the larger theatre industry
4. Presentation on Under Milk Wood and what we have learnt so far
5. Q & A

13:00 Lunch

14:00 Session 1: “Spotlight on Access and Inclusive Theatre Practice in Wales and Around”
Each panellist will talk about their practice etc, and then we will hold a Q&A.

Mandy Ivory Castile, Head of Production and Planning, Sherman Theatre – Chair
Bridget Keehan from Papertrail
Elise Davison, Artistic Director, Taking Flight Theatre
Sami Dunn, Access Lead, Hijinx Theatre
Garrin Clarke – freelance disabled stage/production manager and lighting designer
16:30 Session 2 ends – continue conversations in Sherman Bar

18:00 Evening Social at Porters Bar, 9 Barrack Lane CF10 2GS
a 15min walk away will host an evening social, again sponsored by Stage Sound Services