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A Festive Scratch

In 2019, the BOP Young Artists were invited by Glasgow Connected Arts Network’s (GCAN) youth arts project The Bold Collective (TBC) to work with […]

BOP in Sao Paulo

In November 2019, BOP was invited by British Council Brazil and Instituto Tomie Ohtake to attend the 6th International Congress of Education and Accessibility […]

Jack and his sister Bec. Jack's arm is round his sisters shoulder, he stoops slightly to be more at her height as she sits in her wheelchair. They look very alike, in almost matching black rimmed glasses and similar dark brown hair, though Bec has a blond streak and her hair is shoulder length. They are both smiling widely.

You’ve Got to Be Ballsy

Stories from the Front Line of Cerebral Palsy You’ve Got to Be Ballsy: Stories from the Front Line of Cerebral Palsy is a film […]

BOP turns 25 – December: Robert Softley Gale

BOP is turning 25 this year – to celebrate we have been in conversation with some of the key figures who have helped to make the company what it is.

Johnny McKnight speaking during an interview. The caption below him reads "Sorry, you're just too fat."

BOP turns 25: November – Johnny McKnight

BOP is turning 25 this year – to celebrate we have been in conversation with some of the key figures who have helped to […]

BOP turns 25 – October: Liz Gardiner

BOP is turning 25 this year – to celebrate we have been in conversation with some of the key figures who have helped to […]

A cropped image of 4 people gathered around with scripts in their hands.

BOP in Rwanda

In 2018, BOP had the pleasure of being invited by the British Council to deliver a series of workshops in association with Amizero Dance Company […]

BOP turns 25 – September: Liam Sinclair

BOP is turning 25 this year – to celebrate we have been in conversation with some of the key figures who have helped to […]

Blog 29 Aug 2018

25th Anniversary Revue

Wednesday 31st October, 8pm – 11pm Join BOP and friends at our 25th Anniversary Revue to celebrate 25 years of the company and to […]

BOP turns 25 – August: Alasdair Gray

BOP is turning 25 this year – to celebrate we have been in conversation with some of the key figures who have helped to […]

An eye-level shot depicts a middle-aged woman with short hair and glasses, smiling while she sits in what appears to be a dressing room setting. The woman is dressed in an orange top and wears a necklace with a green pendant. Her short, light-colored hair is neatly styled, and she is wearing glasses. Her smile is warm and inviting. The setting around the woman has a dressing room ambiance. There are multiple illuminated mirrors behind her, reflecting the light and contributing to the room's brightness. A vanity or shelf is located beneath the mirrors, with a small bouquet of flowers placed on it, adding a touch of color and softness to the scene. Subtitles at the bottom of the frame read, "And his face was... he was pretty livid," indicating that this is a still from a video or film where the woman is sharing a story. The composition suggests a candid moment, perhaps an interview or personal reflection. The background is slightly blurred, helping to keep the focus on the woman's face and expression.

BOP turns 25 – July: Tina McGeever

BOP is turning 25 this year – to celebrate we have been in conversation with some of the key figures who have helped to […]

A medium shot captures a man wearing a button-down, plaid shirt, his face beaming with a smile. He is seated in what appears to be a café, with several tables and chairs visible around him. Behind the man, a large poster for "The Tin Soldier" is prominently displayed. The poster's design includes an illustration of a tin soldier standing upright and a ballerina in mid-leap, set against a blue backdrop. The scene suggests an indoor setting, possibly a community center or a public space. In the foreground, subtitles are visible, reading, "I guess it was challenging because my impairment and Rob's are very, very similar." The subtitles provide context, implying a discussion about challenges related to impairment.

BOP turns 25 – June: Laurence Clark

BOP is turning 25 this year – to celebrate we have been in conversation with some of the key figures who have helped to […]