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Zine Making Workshops

Join us for a creative and informal ‘Zine’ Making workshop at Cartwright Hall every Saturday, 1:30 – 3:30 pm.

Visual Art Workshops for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.

Visual Arts Workshops

Join us for a series of visual art workshops at Equality Together every Thursday, 10.30 – 12.30 pm.

National Youth Dance Company, Taster Session

National Youth Dance Company aims to create and perform innovative and influential dance, bringing together some of the brightest dance talent from across England.

James Leadbitter sits in front of a black powerpoint that reads: 'No restraint, Respect limits and limitations, active anti-burnout, no violence, be good to yourself and others, trust (if you can), tell it like it is, take pleasure in the little things, don't suffer in silence, question everything, never stop trying/never give up hope, no sudden movements.

Disability and…Mental Health

This month, Mind the Gap’s Associate Producer Paul Wilshaw chats with artist and activist James Leadbitter, a.k.a. the Vacuum Cleaner, about his work around the topic of mental health, his work abroad, and how the arts help support people’s mental health.

An group of theatre performers with learning disabilities raise their arms on a dark stage

Mind the Gap is looking for a creative and dynamic evaluator

We want to explore shifting power dynamics and systems change through deep community work.

My Creative Local Launches with Generous Funding from The National Lottery Reaching Communities

My Creative Local will infuse new vitality into the Manningham area, thanks to funding from The National Lottery Reaching Communities totaling £318,485 over three years.

One Day Courses Open Day 13 March 2024

Are you excited to explore the world of performing arts? Our One Day Courses offer a welcoming opportunity for adults with learning disabilities and autism to unleash their creativity.

Performance Academy Open Day 5 March 2024

Mark your calendars because the Performance Academy Open Day is just around the corner, and you’re cordially invited!

On the left, an image of Chris Hannon a white middle-aged male dressed as a dame. He is wearing a purple hat that has a cake on top, and a big purple and pink dress that has a gingerbread man on it. On the right, Paul Wilshaw smiles at the camera, he has brown curly hair and is wearing a blue Hawaiian shirt.

Disability and…Pantomimes

This month on the Disability and… podcast, Mind The Gap’s Associate Producer Paul Wilshaw chats with writer and actor Chris Hannon who for the past 13 years has been the Dame in the Wakefield Theatres panto.