A theatre is more than a stage.
It’s the smell of coffee in the foyer.
The warmth of a welcome at the door.
The quiet sweep of the floor before the lights come up.
It’s scripts, soundboards, spreadsheets, spotlights.
It’s every one of us -
the people who make stories possible.

This workshop is for all of us.
Whether we work in the café, in costume, on stage, or in the office -
whether we welcome guests, clean the spaces, hang the lights, or write the newsletters -
we are part of how people experience theatre.
And we are part of how we can make that experience more inclusive, more imaginative, and more human.

Over four days in Mallorca, with colleagues from across Europe,
we will explore what it really means to open our doors to everyone.
We will step into other people’s shoes.
We will reflect, learn, share, and dream.
We will talk about access - but also about dignity, welcome, and joy.
We will look at our theatres with new eyes - and begin to reshape them together.

There will be performances, workshops, conversations, and quiet moments.
Time to explore, time to laugh, and time to listen.
We don’t need to be experts.
We just need to care about the people who walk through our doors -
and be curious about how we can do better, together.

We believe that theatre can be for everyone.
This journey will help us make that true - in every hallway, every seat, every cue.

So let’s come as we are.
We are welcome.

Schedule (5th to 8th May 2025)

📅 DAY 1 — ARRIVAL & IMMERSION
Setting the stage through experience and connection

14:00–15:00 – Welcome Lunch at the Hotel
Meet participants from across Europe
Introduction to the Erasmus+ context and learning goals

15:00–18:00 – Immersive Theatre Experience by La Mecànica
Accessibility beyond the visible
Non-verbal narrative and sensory dramaturgy
Group reflection: how do we experience inclusion through theatre?

18:00–20:30 – Guided City Walk
Cultural mapping of Palma
Discuss accessibility and visibility in public cultural spaces

📅 DAY 2 — TOOLS FOR INCLUSION
Building empathy, understanding, and inclusive practices
Centre Flassaders, Carrer de la Ferreria 10, Palma

10:00–17:30 – Workshop with La Mecànica (with lunch)
Understanding a range of access needs: physical, neurodivergent, emotional
Identifying physical, emotional, and communicative barriers in theatre
Role-play & scenario-based training
Show “Teen Odessey” - an immersive audience experience
Peer Exchange Session:
Participants share current practices & challenges from their home organisations

📅 DAY 3 — COMMUNITY & SOCIAL IMPACT
From theatre spaces to public spaces — reaching beyond the stage

09:00–11:00 – Workshop by Raül & Duna
How do we engage individuals living with mental health challenges through the arts?
How do we train staff and artists to meet these audiences with confidence and care?

11:30–15:00 – Transfer to Vila Franca / Sa Xerxa
Guided cultural tour: Theatre for Young Audiences in local settings

15:00–17:00 – Workshop with Apropaculture & Coordinadora
Theatre and festivals as democratic spaces
Accessibility beyond ramps: social, cultural, emotional access

📅 DAY 4 — REFLECTION & FUTURE STEPS
Integration, inspiration, and action planning

10:00–18:00 – Optional Excursions & Reflective Practice
Visit to Fundació Miró Mallorca
Guided tour of Palma Cathedral
Personal time for journaling, walks, small group dialogue

16:00–18:00 – Final Circle: Action Plan & Dissemination
Each participant drafts a personal or organisational action plan
Sustainability: How will this learning travel home?
Certificate ceremony & sharing commitments

The team delivering the workshop

Jenny Vila

Creative Producer / Lighting Designer

Jonathan Holloway

Creative adviser

Willa Folmar

Creative Agent

Sienna Vila

Creative Agent