This weeks guest is performance artist and access consultant Vijay Patel. In this episode Vijay talks about the process of making a new show about neurodiversity with his autistic brother and how TV programmes such as Little Britain and The Catherine Tate Show made coming out harder. Vijay also gives us an insight into his access consultancy work and how he wants artists to advocate for their access needs and disabilities. 

A huge thank you to North West Cancer Research for sponsoring this series. Cancer is something that effects all of us in some way, NWCR’s award winning engagement work helps the region tackle the cause, improve the care and find a cure for cancer. In light of this, we’ve made this years podcast theme ‘You Know Your Own Body Best’, to not only encourage members of the LGBTQIA+ community to be aware of changes in the body but to also affirm their identities. You matter and you are who you say you are. Each guest interprets this theme for themselves, relating it to their queerness, art and personal experiences. You can learn more about the incredible work North West Cancer Research do here:  https://www.nwcr.org/

The Queer Gaze is a LGBTQIA+ arts podcast produced and hosted by Ashleigh Owen (@ohashleighdarling / ashleighowen.co.uk) and supported by Homotopia (@homotopiafest / homotopia.net).