Introduction

More about Ruth Fabby 

MBE, DL, CF, FRSA, MA

In December 2022 I started to work freelance after salaried positions in Disability arts for nearly 30 years, namely with Disability Arts Cymru [Wales], DaDaFest [Liverpool]  and Full Circle Arts [Manchester], offering bespoke arts and creative industries development services  & training.

 I have also been concentrating on my first love - writing poems, monologues and plays, with the occasional short story and live arts performance  thrown in. 

I have a great deal to say and determined to make this next chapter a legacy of my producing, observations, imaginings and creativity, specifically about the lived experiences of women past and present. 

My life to date has taken unusual and interesting turns, earliest musings shaped by my love for God and spiritual aspects of our shared humanity.

Being identified as deaf at the age of 6, meant I felt like an outsider as never really understood what was going on around me. My first books led me to escape into the world of amazing females role models such as Mary Jones [and her Bible], Joan of Arc, Gladys Aylward [The Inn of the Sixth Happiness ] and I loved reading about the characters in the scriptures leading to the creation of my own monologues and performances within church settings. 

This drive led me to train further in creative ministry, where I also became lead tutor for performance arts  with what is now called, 3C  Creative Arts in Sydney, Australia from 1988 to 1991.

More background and insights

I have had an extensive career in the arts, particularly in disability and deaf arts, and have worked as Director of Disability Arts Cymru and Artistic Director and CEO of DaDaFest.

In January 2023, I was named one of 100 Change Makers in Wales for my work with Disability Arts Cymru. Futuregenerations

I am currently focusing on my own creative work, such as writing, playwriting, and performing. I am a public speaker based on disability equality and the arts, and also works within faith communities to explore the spiritual nature of our lives and how God speaks to us in today's world.

Additionally, I offer consultancy services that support disabled and D/deaf artists to create inclusive and accessible arts experiences.

I initially trained in performance arts, speech and drama at Liverpool Theatre School, intending to focus on dance, I soon had opportunities and support to develop as a performer and physical theatre practitioner, and have worked in the arts / disability arts since.