Spotlight Series 2026: Disability and Entertainment

About this Episode Alice and Lucy host The lABLEd podcast. In this episode, we chat with actor, access coordinator, and activist Dan Edge they explore disability in performance. Dan shares his journey from drama school rejections to a diverse career in theatre, TV, and wrestling. He highlights his role as an access coordinator, advocating for better representation of Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent people in media. Dan discusses the evolution of access roles, such as intimacy and access coordinators, and the importance of inclusive practices. They also touch on the representation of disabled characters in Marvel, like Daredevil and Echo, and the potential for more authentic portrayals in future productions. To download transcripts of this and every episode visit www.labledpodcast.co.uk , enjoy bonus episodes and a little bit more lABLEd, sign up to our Substack About our Guest Dan Edge is an award-winning British disability consultant, Access Coordinator, actor, and activist. Living with Cerebral Palsy, Edge has built a unique, multi-faceted career spanning the performing arts, professional wrestling, and industry-wide advocacy. He is a prominent voice in the UK trade union movement, serving as a Council member and sitting on the Deaf and Disabled Members Committee for Equity. Follow our Guest @dan_edge on Instagram. Dan Edge's LinkedIn Profile. Dan Edge's Facebook Page. Dan Edge.com, Support this Podcast Like LABLEd Podcast on Facebook Tweet lABLEd Podcast Follow LABLEd Podcast on Instagram Got a comment or Question? Please email us! lABLEd Podcast is currently self-funded. Please consider donating to keep this show going. You can visit our Go Fund Me . Production Team Host: Alice Evans, Lucy Wood and Daisy Holder Guest Booker: Emma Purcell Editor Adam Hull Social Manager: Ella McD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.