Birds of Paradise Theatre Company

Scotland's touring theatre company promoting disabled artists and supporting the arts sector

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Anna Richardson

Training Coordinator

Anna started work with BOP in 2019 as a Youth Arts Consultant, delivering access audits and consultancy, before starting to deliver Disability Equality Training in 2022.  She was former Box Office Manager of the Traverse Theatre, and has worked in the box office at Summerhall and Warwick Arts Centre. Anna’s previous work has included working within box office, marketing, press, stage management, script consultancy, producing, and front of house. She has previously delivered access consultancy and disability equality training to clients including the National Theatre of Scotland, Edinburgh International Book Festival, Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, Disability Arts Showcase Network for the Americas and others.

Anna is also Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodiversity Policy Officer for the Scottish Government where she is working on the proposed Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodiversity Bill. In this, and all her work, Anna aims to use her lived experience of being disabled to promote disability justice and equality.

The image is a head and shoulders portrait of a young woman with long, wavy red hair and fair skin. Her hair is parted slightly to the side and cascades down her shoulders. Her eyes are a light blue color, and she has a scattering of freckles across her nose and cheeks. She is wearing a navy blue turtleneck sweater. The woman is smiling slightly, and her expression is friendly and open. The background is a muted, greenish-gray color that appears to be a painted wall. The composition is simple and direct, with the woman centered in the frame. The lighting is soft and even, illuminating her face and hair. The overall tone of the image is warm and inviting. The textures are visible, from the fine hair strands to the ribbed pattern of the sweater. The image is well-composed and captures a natural and pleasant portrait.
Youth Arts Consultants
Ongoing
YACs Coordinator