Creative Enabler Training

What is a Creative Enabler? Hear about it from our actors.

Funded by Creative Wales Skills Fund, we have been running training sessions to increase and upskill the Creative Enabler workforce in Wales.

The role of the Creative Enabler is to enable a disabled actor’s practice on any given job so they can produce their best work while maintaining good physical and mental health. The nature of this role is often varied and can change on a case-by-case basis depending on both the individual artist and the work. To find our more, please read the Creative Enabler Job Specification.

The Training Includes.
  • Disability, D/deaf and Blind awareness training (delivered by Taking Flight Theatre)
  • Communication training 
  • Access riders 
  • What it means to be a Creative Enabler 
  • Exploring practical scenarios and dilemmas 
  • Reflective Practice 
  • Well-being 

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Creative Enabler Training was honestly a game-changer for me. The training not only gave me the tools I needed but also completely shifted my perspective on the importance of inclusivity.

Creative Enabler Training participant

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Having a creative enabler with us on our shoot day was invaluable…The process was natural and collaborative – highly recommend!

OnPar Productions

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The CE facilitated a calm and relaxed environment on set where both the talent and the production team felt safe and comfortable with each other and the day was incredibly smooth sailing as a result.

Unquiet Media

The training includes.

  • Disability, D/deaf and Blind awareness training (delivered by Taking Flight Theatre)
  • Communication training 
  • Access riders 
  • What it means to be a Creative Enabler 
  • Exploring practical scenarios and dilemmas 
  • Reflective Practice 
  • Well-beingÂ