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Inclusive Storytelling and Production: Ralph and Katie and Then Barbara Met Alan
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Inclusive Storytelling and Production: Ralph and Katie and Then Barbara Met Alan

  • Calendar icon Tue 6 Dec 2022, 7:30pm
  • Map pin icon Princess Anne Theatre

This panel session will share practical tips and recommendations on best practice and how to make a production truly inclusive and accessible, showcasing the BBC comedy drama Ralph and Katie and factual drama Then Barbara Met Alan. Industry practitioners involved in both productions will provide key insights and learning and discuss how inclusion was at the heart of all decision making, and offer take-away ideas and solutions.

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Ralph and Katie, created by BAFTA-winning writer Peter Bowker, is a spin off from The A Word. The series follows the story of newlyweds Ralph (BAFTA Breakthrough Leon Harrop) and Katie (Sarah Gordy) Wilson, as they navigate their way through love and independence, living with Down’s syndrome. Bowker is lead writer and enlisted a team of new and emerging disabled writers to work with him. The session will delve into how this groundbreaking series was delivered, from creating ‘adjustment and access passports’, covering everything from mental health to caring responsibilities, to providing opportunities to deaf, disabled and neurodivergent trainees.

Then Barbara Met Alan follows the founders of disability activism group DAN (Direct Action Network), Barbara Lisicki and Alan Holdsworth, as they push for better support for disabled people, written by BAFTA winner Jack Thorne and Genevieve Barr and starring BAFTA nominated actress and BAFTA Breakthrough Ruth Madeley. The single drama brought together the largest collective of disabled talent on any UK TV show, speakers will explore overcoming the physical, practical challenges on set, alongside communication styles, in order to create a rich, diverse working environment that captured an important piece of disability social history.

Ralph and Katie is co-produced for the BBC by ITV Studios and Keshet Productions in association with Tiger Aspect. Then Barbara Met Alan was produced by Dragonfly Film and Television and One Shoe Films for the BBC and Netflix.

Speakers

Ralph and Katie

Jules Hussey, Producer (Founder, Brazen Productions)

Jess Mabel Jones, Creative Coach

Ben Ledsham, Trainee Runner and Assistant Director, 


Then Barbara Met Alan

Amit Sharma, Director

Jack Thorne, Writer

Bryony Arnold, Producer

Chaired by Sam Tatlow MBE, Creative Diversity Partner, ITV

Join us from 8.45pm in the Reuben Gallery, after the session, for informal networking and drinks. A chance to network with BAFTA members, industry practitioners, emerging talent and disability organisations in attendance.


Accessibility

BAFTA is an arts charity that is open and welcoming to everyone. This means we want every visit to BAFTA 195 Piccadilly to be as enjoyable and comfortable as possible.

Please be advised:

  • If you are attending one of our events at 195 Piccadilly and have access requirements, then please email events@bafta.org with as much notice as possible to discuss these with us.
  • If you would prefer to speak to someone over the phone to discuss access requirements, please call our dedicated reception team on 020 7734 0022.
  • If you are a wheelchair user then please email events@bafta.org to book your space alongside any accompanying guest(s), with as much notice as possible. Wheelchair spaces are available in the front row or the back row depending on preference and availability.
  • If you require BSL translation, please email events@bafta.org to request this with as much notice as possible.
  • If you are visually impaired and require seats in the front row, please email events@bafta.org to book your space alongside any accompanying guest(s), with as much notice as possible.
  • If you require additional leg room, please email events@bafta.org to book a space in the front or back row, where additional leg room is available.
  • Accompanying assistants, carers or companions can attend free of charge. Please email events@bafta.org ahead of the event to book this complimentary ticket.
  • Please find a comprehensive Access Guide for our building HERE.
  • Our newly developed building has been designed with accessibility in mind, and we have made improvements including adding an additional lift, widening doors and corridors, removing steps and ledges and installing disabled toilets on every floor. Working with Peter Connell Associates, we have made significant changes to improve accessibility, and we will engage with our audiences to continue to improve.


COVID-19

For the latest venue guidance, please see here. If you have any questions, please contact events@bafta.org.

The back row is available for audience members who would prefer socially distanced seating. If you would like to book yourself and a guest into these seats, please contact events@bafta.org and we will endeavour to accommodate your request. Socially distanced seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.


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Pricing

  • Standard - Public
    £8.00
  • Standard - Public Concessions
    £5.00
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Accessibility

BAFTA is an arts charity that is open and welcoming to everyone. This means we want every visit to BAFTA 195 Piccadilly to be as enjoyable and comfortable as possible and our events accessible to all.

Our venue is wheelchair accessible and both live captioning and BSL are available on request for all events. Visit our venue accessibility page for more detailed access information here.

How to Request Access Adjustments

If you would like to book a wheelchair space, or request live-captioning, BSL translation or any other access adjustment, please email events@bafta.org or call our dedicated reception team on 020 7734 0022 at the point of booking your ticket(s). We will endeavour to support all access requests made to us.


Getting to the Venue

By tube

Green Park is the nearest accessible step-free station and is served by the Jubilee, Piccadilly and Victoria lines. 0.3 miles to 195 Piccadilly entrance. The accessible entrance is from the park at the rear of the station.

Piccadilly Circus Station is served by the Piccadilly and Bakerloo Line Services. Leicester Square Station is served by the Piccadilly and Northern Line Services. Both stations are accessed by steps only.

By train

London Charing Cross has step-free access to all platforms. 0.7 miles to 195 Piccadilly entrance. Staff are available to assist with ramps between the platform and the train.

By bus

There are bus stops located on Regent Street/St James's Street, Piccadilly, Regent Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, Coventry Street and Haymarket. All London buses have ramp access and dedicated spaces for wheelchair users.

Nearest car park

The Cavendish London Public Car Park – 0.1 miles to 195 Piccadilly entrance.

JustPark Car Park – 0.5 miles to 195 Piccadilly entrance.

Nearest Blue Badge Parking

  • Jermyn Street: near Crockett & Jones, 1 space (0.05miles)
  • Sackville Street: near corner of Piccadilly, 2 spaces (0.06miles)
  • Saint James's Square: on street, 2 spaces (0.08miles)
  • Jermyn Street: near Tesco, 1 space (0.09miles)

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