The SCOTTISH NEURODIVERSE PERFORMANCE NETWORK

The Scottish Neurodiverse Performance Network (SNPN) is an organisation creating space and solidarity for neurodivergent-identifying* artists who work in (or with) performance, across discipline, career level, and location across Scotland. As a neurodivergent-led organisation, it is driven to support and facilitate neurodivergent community and culture within the Scottish performance sector, whilst nurturing and promoting the creative practices of neurodivergent artists in its network. SNPN advocates for inclusion and equity for neurodivergence in Scotland’s performance culture, but also pushes for radical change to disrupt neuronormativity in the sector for neurodivergent embodiments and consciousnesses to truly thrive.

In 2019, Aby started SNPN at a grassroots level. With support from Creative Scotland, National Theatre of Scotland and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Aby is currently undergoing a process of strategic development for SNPN, in partnership with Magnetic North and with mentorship from artistic director Nicholas Bone.

SNPN has so far delivered neurodivergent-centred projects with partners National Theatre of Scotland, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, National Autistic Society Scotland, and Magnetic North.

*This is inclusive of those with either a medical diagnosis or a self-identification of a neurodivergent condition.

HERE WE FLOW is an exciting free artist development programme for neurodivergent-identifying artists who work with performance in Scotland. Curated by the Scottish Neurodiverse Performance Network (SNPN) and led by pioneering neurodivergent artists, HERE WE FLOW is a programme of day-long workshops that embody and explore innovative neurodivergent-centred performance practices, across a range of disciplines and regions of Scotland. HERE WE FLOW has been conceptualised and curated by Aby Watson and is produced by Magnetic North, a pioneering deliverer of multi-art form artist development, led by Artistic Director Nicholas Bone and Producer Anna Hodgart. Learn more about HERE WE FLOW here.