UNWRAP

UNWRAP is an international initiative led by Diverse Patterns and Birds of Paradise Theatre Company (BOP), funded through the Unlimited International Open Award 2024. The project connects ten emerging disabled artists from Nepal and Scotland, providing a platform for creative exploration, storytelling, and accessible theatre-making.

The collaboration unfolds in three key phases:

1️⃣ Remote Workshops

• Ten disabled artists from Nepal and Scotland engage in online workshops.
• These workshops explore artistic practices, storytelling, and creative access.

2️⃣ Production in Nepal

• Ideas from the workshops shape a live theatre production in Kathmandu in 2025.
• The production will highlight the experiences of disabled people and set a precedent for accessible theatre in Nepal.

3️⃣ Building an Accessible Theatre Culture

• The project aims to inspire Nepali theatre groups to adopt inclusive practices.
• It promotes a better understanding of disability equality in the arts.

The project also serves as a professional development opportunity for emerging disabled artists and theatre practitioners. Emily Ingram, a UK-based emerging disabled director, will join as an Associate Artist, working alongside the BOP team and Nepali partners.

Why is UNWRAP Important?
In Nepal, disability inclusion in the arts is still evolving. Many disabled people face barriers in accessing education, employment, and cultural activities due to infrastructural and societal challenges. UNWRAP provides a much-needed platform for disabled artists to share their stories, challenge stereotypes, and push for greater accessibility in theatre.