Formed 25 years ago by a small group of artists as a response to the underrepresentation of visually impaired and blind artists on our stages, Extant have gone on to blaze the trail for disabled artists to receive arts training equipping them to succeed both on stage and off as well as creating various opportunities for artists to perform in plays reflecting their own experiences. Founding member Maria Oshodi and Artistic Director continues on with the company’s incredible legacy, introducing ‘Extant Evolve’, an initiative adamant on nurturing the leaders of tomorrow. Currently celebrating the company’s 25th anniversary, Maria tells us more about the company’s beginnings, continually working to achieve sustainable change, and what her hopes are for the company moving forward.