Alex Covell

Charter Manager, Attitude Is Everything

I manage the Live Events Access Charter venues, festivals, and projects. I'm passionate about engaging with organisations and sharing the joy of inclusion. As the Access Producer for FESTIVAL.ORG, I worked across outdoor arts and events, including Greenwich+Docklands International Festival and as lead Access Officer for the Without Walls Network.

As Access Manager at Shakespeare’s Globe, I pioneered inclusive practice across all departments. Including streamlined processes for Stage Managers and integrated BSL performances, installed a permanent Quiet Space and developed the Easy Read resources. Before joining FESTIVAL.ORG, I worked at Access All Areas, one of the UK’s leading learning disability theatre companies as Projects Coordinator.

My 10+ years experience working within disability and community arts has ranged from running immersive schools workshops with M-SET to access work with Graeae, Diverse City and Greenwich Dance. An experienced applied theatre practitioner and facilitator, I have also worked with a variety of community groups.