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Dora Colquhoun

Dora Colquhoun is a neurodivergent artist and theatre maker based in the North West. She is a versatile performer who is interested in making bold, humorous work. Dora is a storyteller at heart and uses many artistic forms to create performance that comments on the world around us.

Her achievements include writing and performing ‘ADHD The Musical: Can I Have Your Attention Please?’ Supported by the Arts Council and Dadafest.


A headshot photograph of Dora. She has blonde hair and blue eyes. She smiles at the camera.


Dora was one of 31 d/Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent artists to take part in the DASH award winning project: We Are Invisible We Are Visible (WAIWAV).

The artists staged Dada inspired interventions in 30 museums and galleries across Britain and Northern Ireland on 2 July 2022 only​​​​​​​, marking the 102nd anniversary of the 1st Dada International Exhibition in Berlin.

Dora's intervention, 'Would You Like A Seat?' was supported by Liverpool Biennial. Read more.

Visit the Project website waivav.org

Visit the DASH Project page