Network Artist Management (NAM) and Cutting Edge Theatre (CET) are proud to announce their collaboration on NETWORK ACCESS – a new client division dedicated to representing disabled Actors in Scotland across the arts industry.
This partnership brings together NAM’s experience as a leading Theatrical Agency representing professional performers throughout the arts sector and Cutting Edge Theatre’s award-winning work with and for disabled people in Scotland. United by a shared belief that disabled people should have equal access to the Performing Arts and screen industry as audiences, participants and professionals, the two organisations are committed to driving meaningful change, specifically in Scotland.
With Cutting Edge Theatre’s expanding programme of drama training across Edinburgh, Fife and Aberdeen, the development of Network Access marks a natural and timely progression of their professional pathway for disabled artists. NAM and CET have enjoyed a longstanding relationship, strengthened further in 2025 when NAM began representing Abigail Brydon, a CET Associate Artist living with Down’s Syndrome.
Together, both organisations aim to ensure that disabled artists feel supported, empowered and authentically represented. Through Network Access, NAM and CET will work to foster a more diverse and inclusive cultural landscape in Scotland, one where stage and screen reflect the richness of the communities they serve.’
Those who are Learning Disabled, Disabled and/or Autistic are most underrepresented within the arts in Scotland. Due to this, our NETWORK ACCESS division will be open only to those who fall into these underrepresented groups and are based in Scotland.
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access@networkartistmanagement.com
Our team
Meet Suzanne…
Suzanne Lofthus works at Cutting Edge Theatre as a Director, Producer and has written a number of plays and books for musicals. She set Cutting Edge Theatre up in 1995 to “make a difference” and loves seeing how theatre can affect and change lives for the better.
Meet Tabitha…
Tabitha Watson is Head Agent and Managing Director of Network Artist Management, overseeing and directing the continual growth of the company. She is qualified in Business Administration, Digital Marketing and Business Management and Leadership, lectures in Professional Development and hosts industry workshops at various Performing Arts institutes throughout the UK.
Meet Nicholas…
Nicholas Alban is an Associate Agent of Network Artist Management through their collaborative program Network Access with Cutting Edge Theatre. Based in Edinburgh, he trained at the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama in London before returning to Scotland. Here he also began to work as a Facilitator with various schools, youth theatres and theatre companies. More recently, as an Associate Artist with Cutting Edge Theatre, Nicholas has focused on inclusive training for those who identify as disabled, learning disabled or autistic – working towards making the performing arts an industry that everyone can access. This collaboration with Network Access will allow him to continue his goal of building pathways into professional acting for everyone.
