On the 14th Jan 2021, Shield – my first poetry pamphlet – will be published by Verve Press. Exploring my experience as a disabled person during the pandemic through a variety of…
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I’m tired of inaccessibility: A statement on my withdrawal from the LET awards
I withdrew from competition for the Les Enfants Terribles Awards at Greenwich Theatre yesterday live on stage. This was as a result of the wheelchair inaccessibility of the main stage, and the…
Creative Mentoring – Why I Do It
I have been creatively stuck at many points. I’ve felt like I’d never write again, like my work wouldn’t come together, like I didn’t know what to do next, and like I…
Spanish food and drink – when swallowing is hard
If you’re on a restricted diet, working out what you can eat or drink abroad can be really challenging. Whilst you can add thickeners to most liquids, it’s nice to be able…
An accessible Barcelona itinerary for a three-day trip
I love Barcelona – and hopefully after having read this series, so will you. It’s my favourite city, and one I’d love to show you. This is my recommended Barcelona itinerary for…
Reviewing Tattoo: arte baja la piel – CaixaForum
I have and like tattoos but don’t know whether in England I would have prioritised a trip to see a tattoo exhibition. While here I wanted to try and explore as many…
Reviewing Frances Tosquelles at the CCCB
The CCCB The CCCB (Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona) and MACBA (Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Barcelona) connect together. They are in the heart of the Raval, with gorgeous winding streets…
Reviewing Barcelona Zoo – quite accessible fun
I always feel a bit silly going to the zoo when I’m on a trip – it feels very ‘I could do this in London’ – but I have a real soft…
Reviewing Park Güell – a failure of access
About Park Güell Park Güell was built as part of the rapid expansion of Barcelona. As the Eixample was built the city grew outwards. The busier the city, the more that green…
Reviewing Hospital Sant Pau – an accessible Art Nouveau gem
This was a new find for me on this trip to Barcelona – and it’s rare that this happens. Especially when disabled access at Hospital Sant Pau was so excellent – and…
Reviewing Montserrat – beautiful but badly adapted
Montserrat is a Benedictine monastery outside Barcelona. It takes about 90 minutes to reach by public transport – and accessing Montserrat is on the itinerary of many tourists. Montserrat was founded in…