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Newport Live Drag'n Dance: Inclusive Performance Project

Beneficiaries

  • Marginalised or vulnerable groups

    Adults with additional learning needs

  • Number of beneficiaries - 125

    25 participants & 100+ audience/engagers

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Drag'n Dance is a bold, joyful new project led by The Riverfront Theatre & Arts Centre in Newport, offering weekly inclusive dance sessions and creative workshops for adults with additional learning needs (ALN). The programme leads to a shared celebratory stage performance on 13th December 2025 with the House of Deviants drag troupe. This project champions equity, creativity, and visibility.

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

125

Approximately (25 participants, 100 audience/supporters)

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£9,500.00

TIMELINE

Sep 2025 - Dec 2025

Project Outcome Targets

Increase access to high-quality arts activities for ALN adults in Newport

Support 25 adults to develop skills and confidence in dance and performance

Build stronger partnerships and visibility around inclusive arts in Newport

Project Activities

  • Weekly dance sessions led by inclusive facilitators

  • Four bespoke “Dragma” performance & costume workshops with the Queens

  • Outreach via housing and support organisations to recruit participants

  • Sound, lighting, and backstage training for ALN participants

  • Community attendance support and safe transport via Gig Buddies

Project details
GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Wales: Newport

IMPACT REPORTING

Quarterly

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being UN SDG 10: Reduced Inequality UN SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

. Participant feedback forms and session reflections · Partner and support worker input · Attendance

Frameworks

Support for initiatives focused on strengthening community networks

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

Newport Live

No external funders confirmed to date — in-kind venue and staff support from The Riverfront
OTHER PARTNERS

Fflamingo CIC

An award-winning creative company working with LGBTQ+ and ALN communities.

Newport People First

Self-advocacy organisation supporting people with learning disabilities. Partner in outreach and par

Pobl Housing

Housing provider supporting people with additional needs. Promoting opportunities and participant re

Gig Buddies

Voluntary support network connecting people with disabilities with trained buddies to access events