Ep 14: Rachel Sharpe from the RSC - Head of Co-Creation, Creative Learning and Engagement

Michèle Taylor talks to Rachel Sharpe, Head of Co-Creation, Creative Learning and Engagement at the Royal Shakespeare Company.In this powerful conversation Rachel chats about:The emotional story of Ukrainian actors collaborating with the RSC on King LearWhat genuine co-creation looks like in practiceThe 'risk register' - a practice which make creativity possibleHer personal experience of parenting an autistic child — and what the theatre world is getting right (and wrong) for neurodivergent peopleThis episode is a moving, honest exploration of how the arts can drive societal change when inclusivity and personal experiences are placed at the heart of creative work.Thank you Rachel for sharing your fascinating world.Thank you for listening. For further information and to get in touch with us please visit our website HERE.Ramps on the Moon Podcast is hosted by Michèle Taylor.Michèle Taylor, is a disability equality trainer and consultant, and has been Director for Change for Ramps on the Moon since the Consortium was convened. For the 10 years, she has been supporting the partner theatres to embed disability equality and anti-ableism into their organisations and to realise their ambitions around elevating disabled people across the mainstream industry. In 2022 Michèle was honoured with an MBE For Services to Theatre and Disabled People.This podcast is produced and managed by Podtalk.co.uk