Episode 7 - Kate Hood

Actor, director and disability arts advocate Kate Hood joins us to share her extraordinary journey through the Australian theatre scene, before and after acquiring her disability. With over 30 years in the industry, Kate discusses how becoming a wheelchair user reshaped her career, why true inclusion in the arts requires systemic change, and how she founded Raspberry Ripple, a theatre company committed to storytelling led by disabled and non-disabled artists working together.

 

From challenging drama school barriers to calling out tokenistic representation, Kate’s insights are a powerful call for access, leadership and visibility in the arts. We talk about access riders, invisible labour, dramaturgy and what it truly means to create inclusive work, both on stage and behind the scenes.