High

Will other’s low expectations become her reality?

No Strings Attached Theatre Of Disability presents HIGH, a powerful production that challenges perceptions about what’s possible when artistic ability takes centre stage. This groundbreaking work showcases the extraordinary talent of Rachel High, the first person in Australia with Down Syndrome to graduate from university.

HIGH invites you behind the scenes of Rachel’s remarkable 12-year journey through tertiary education, from her beginnings in country South Australia to her fight for opportunities that others take for granted. Through professional theatre that recognises ability, not disability, Rachel shares her experience of confronting social isolation and battling assumptions about her capabilities.

This timely production highlights both the barriers associated with disability and the persistent determination required to overcome them. Rachel’s story unfolds as a series of hard-won victories, what she calls her “stepping stones,” each milestone building upon the one before.

More than a personal narrative, HIGH stands as a tribute to those who fought alongside Rachel, supporting her dreams of becoming both an actor and an academic. It exemplifies No Strings’ 30-year commitment to creating fearless, limitless, boundless theatre that transforms lives.

Experience extraordinary professional theatre that will move you in unexpected ways. HIGH showcases the unique perspective and artistic talent you won’t find in mainstream theatre, creating a powerful performance that resonates with authentic lived experience.