Spotlight Series 2026 Disability & Entertainment With Dan Edge


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.

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.

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