May 2019

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Come to the Enrich Festival on 7-9 June

Help celebrate performance art with no barriers at the Enrich Festival, a free three-day event taking place in Watford on 7-9 June.

The festival aims to showcase amateur and professional artists and performers with additional needs, break down social barriers and challenge misconceptions.

It is jointly funded by Hertfordshire County Council and the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

Everyone is welcome to come along to the free events being held at the wheelchair accessible Watford Palace Theatre and other venues. Full details and booking information are available at: www.enrichfestival.com

There will be a variety of inclusive performances, workshops and concerts allowing the artists and the audience the chance to spend quality time together in a friendly and prejudice free environment.

Mind the Gap Theatre, Anjali Dance Company, Herts Inclusive Theatre and Access All Areas are just some of the amazing artists that are performing.

The Enrich Festival is part of the Relaxed Performance Theatre4All campaign, ensuring that all shows are more accessible to those with autism and their families.

Iain MacBeath, Director of Adult Care Services at Hertfordshire County Council, said: “Enrich Festival is a perfect opportunity to get out and enjoy performing arts in an accessible and supportive environment.

 “Everybody is welcome, and we especially want to see lots of people with additional needs and their families and carers attending and getting involved in the events and workshops on offer.”

Hedley Swain, Area Director, South East, Arts Council England, said: “Everybody deserves the opportunity to enjoy and participate in arts and culture, irrespective of their circumstance or background. This project will provide performing artists with additional needs with an important platform to showcase their work, whilst also celebrating the vital importance that diversity offers. Arts, culture and creativity can have a powerful role in breaking down barriers, particularly festivals, which offer such an inclusive experience.”

To pre-book free tickets for performances and workshops, visit www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk or call 01923 225 671. You can also join in the conversation and get regular updates on the Enrich Festival Facebook page www.facebook.com/enrichfestival

More information is available on the Council’s website.

 

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