Self Raising - what audiences are saying!

‘It starts with a secret, but this one’s different, this one’s mine.’ Award winning Artistic Director of Graeae, Jenny Sealey has spent a lifetime championing stories by Deaf and disabled artists. Now she takes to the stage to tell her own story. Unravelling the past and facing the future, Self-Raising is a blisteringly honest, laugh-out-loud one-woman show about growing up deaf in a family with secrets. All performances are relaxed and creatively integrate British Sign Language, Audio Description and Captions. There will be an Access Table available at every venue, providing additional access resources about the show. Jenny says: “It is a huge privilege to perform on stage after years of being the director. I am nervous and excited. Thank you to Graeae, Theatr Iolo and Soho Theatre for this opportunity to take the audience on a journey through my story, which is one many can relate to” Touring to: 6 – 17 February Soho Theatre, London 20 – 21 February Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough 22 – 23 February, Liverpool Everyman 29 February – 1 March, Derby Theatre 4 – 5 March Live Theatre, Newcastle 7 – 9 March Mercury Theatre, Colchester 12 – 13 March Warwick Arts Centre 14 March, Nottingham Playhouse 19 – 20 March Tobacco Factory Theatres, Bristol 22 – 23 March, Leeds Playhouse www.graeae.org

High Times and Dirty Monsters Trailer

Co-Produced with 20 Stories High, Graeae, Liverpool Everyman + Playhouse and LEEDS 2023. Written and Directed by Keith Saha The voice of young disabled people often goes unheard. But not anymore. This raucous, radical, celebratory, and hard-hitting hip hop, gig theatre show shares the good times and the not so good times being young and disabled in 2023. We’ve teamed up with Liverpool-based company 20 Stories High, Liverpool Everyman + Playhouse, and Leeds 2023 to create a unique Hip Hop show with Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists. Funny, raw and surprising stories told by an amazing collective of actors, beat boxers, rappers, and dancers. Expect heavy beats, stunning visuals and full hearts. All performances artistically embed access including integrated British Sign Language (BSL), creative captioning and audio description Full details at graeae.org

Self-Raising BSL/AD Flyer

A Graeae production in association with Soho Theatre and Theatr Iolo. Developed with The Incubator at The Egg, Theatre Royal Bath. Written by Mike Kenny and Jenny Sealey. Directed by Lee Lyford. 2 – 27 August at Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh. 12:30pm _______________________________ ‘It starts with a secret. It’s a real secret and I had to keep it for a long time.’ Growing up Deaf in a family with a secret concealed from both her and her siblings, shaped Jenny Sealey’s childhood. Discovering the truth a few years ago, she was sent into a spin as she realised that her life could have been so very different. Now, the award-winning Artistic Director of disabled-led theatre company Graeae is ready to share her experience with an audience in Self-Raising, a blisteringly honest, reflective, and often laugh-out-loud funny one-woman show. Having spent a lifetime championing stories by Deaf and disabled artists, Jenny takes to the stage to tell her own. Self-Raising is presented by Graeae in association with Soho Theatre and Theatr Iolo, and was developed with The Incubator at The Egg, Theatre Royal Bath All performances will creatively integrate BSL, AD and Captions.

High Times and Dirty Monsters BSL Flyer | Touring Autumn 2023

The voice of young disabled people often goes unheard. But not anymore. This raucous, radical, celebratory, and hard-hitting hip hop, gig theatre show shares the good times and the not so good times being young and disabled in 2023. We’ve teamed up with Liverpool-based company 20 Stories High, Liverpool Everyman + Playhouse, and Leeds 2023 to create a unique Hip Hop show with Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists. Funny, raw and surprising stories told by an amazing collective of actors, beat boxers, rappers, and dancers. Expect heavy beats, stunning visuals and full hearts. For full details visit graeae.org

Self-Raising Trailer | Edinburgh Fringe 2 - 27 Aug 2023

A Graeae production in association with Soho Theatre and Theatr Iolo. Developed with The Incubator at The Egg, Theatre Royal Bath. Written by Mike Kenny and Jenny Sealey. Directed by Lee Lyford. 2 – 27 August at Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh. 12:30pm ‘It starts with a secret. It’s a real secret and I had to keep it for a long time.’ Growing up Deaf in a family with a secret concealed from both her and her siblings, shaped Jenny Sealey’s childhood. Discovering the truth a few years ago, she was sent into a spin as she realised that her life could have been so very different. Now, the award-winning Artistic Director of disabled-led theatre company Graeae is ready to share her experience with an audience in Self-Raising, a blisteringly honest, reflective, and often laugh-out-loud funny one-woman show. Having spent a lifetime championing stories by Deaf and disabled artists, Jenny takes to the stage to tell her own. Self-Raising is presented by Graeae in association with Soho Theatre and Theatr Iolo, and was developed with The Incubator at The Egg, Theatre Royal Bath All performances will creatively integrate BSL, AD and Captions.

BEYOND - Final week to apply

Graeae’s Bespoke Artist Development Programme is back! Starting in 2020 it has supported 48 Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists in developing their careers, taking on new challenges & building successful connections. Visit graeae.org for full details and how to apply.

BEYOND - Graeae's Bespoke Artist Development Programme

Graeae’s Bespoke Artist Development Programme is back! Starting in 2020 it has supported 48 Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists in developing their careers, taking on new challenges & building successful connections. Visit graeae.org for full details and how to apply.

BEYOND - Graeae's Bespoke Artist Development Programme - BSL FLYER

Graeae’s bespoke Artist Development programme is back! Starting in 2020 it has supported 48 Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists in developing their careers, taking on new challenges & building successful connections. Visit graeae.org for full details and how to apply.

The Paradis Files One Year On

It's been a year since our world premiere of The Paradis Files which opened at the Southbank Centre and then toured the UK. In this video Graeae's Artistic Director, Jenny Sealey and Andrea Brown, Musical Director and Conductor reflect on the show and the impact it's had.

Love & Justice by Graeae Young Company. AD & CAP

The Festival of Rights: work in progress. “Our stories and our experiences come together to celebrate choice, power and joy. It’s our festival of rights.” On Saturday 25 March 2023, Graeae Young Company came together to raise the roof on human rights for an hour long performance at Rich Mix, London. The video Love and Justice was featured in the performance.

The Story of The Paradis Files

Want to know more about the story of our chamber opera, The Paradis Files? Watch our documentary to discover more about the life of pianist and composer, Maria Theresia von Paradis from the cast and creatives of the show. A newly commissioned chamber opera, with music by Errollyn Wallen; Musical Director and Conductor, Andrea Brown and directed by Jenny Sealey. This opera will be performed by members of the BBC Concert Orchestra and together they bought this extraordinary woman out of the shadows to reclaim her place in the spotlight of music history. All performances of The Paradis Files had creatively integrated BSL, captioning and audio description.

Highlights from This Woven O, GDIF 2022

Highlights from This Woven O, a co-production with Greenwich + Docklands International Festival, which ran from 2-4 September 2022. Written and directed by Graeae's Associate Artists Kate Lovell, Sonny Nwachukwu and Britny Virginia. https://graeae.org/our-work/this-woven-o/

BSL introduction to This Woven O at Greenwich + Docklands International Festival

Chandu Gopalakrishnan introduces our #BSL trailer for This Woven O, a new immersive piece of arena theatre & sculptural installation from Graeae, at Greenwich+Docklands International Festival (GDIF) from 2-4 September 2022. All performances integrate creative BSL and audio description. Celebrating the transformative power of nature, This Woven O is devised by our Associate Artists Kate Lovell, Sonny Nwachukwu & Britny Virginia, in collaboration with disabled artist Oliver Macdonald, who is creating a magical circular sanctuary, woven entirely from willow. Tickets are free but must be booked - find out more at the link below:

The making of 10 Nights: a short documentary

In autumn 2021, Graeae and Tamasha staged a brand new play at the Bush Theatre in West London; 10 Nights by Shahid Iqbal Khan. This production marked the first piece of live theatre that both companies had staged since before the pandemic. Creatively incorporating British Sign Language, captioning and audio description, the production was not without its challenges, but the final result was a show of which everyone was very proud, which received acclaim from critics and audiences alike, and was even nominated for an Olivier Award! If you've ever been intrigued as to how a new play and an accessible production is staged, check out our behind the scenes documentary here. #theatre #behindthescenes #graeae #tamasha #bushtheatre #drama

KERBS Digital Trailer - Watch online 25th April - 6th May 2022

Kerbs by Michael Southan, directed by Nickie Miles-Wildin A Graeae and Belgrade Theatre co-production. Kerbs had its UK Tour from Feb - Apr 2022, visiting: Coventry, Liverpool, Doncaster, Scarborough and Plymouth. You can now watch ONLINE from the 25th April - 6th May. Visit graeae.org to find details on how to book and view. "I haven’t come here to drink tea – Toni, we’re off out to find the nearest happy hour." Lucy and David are dating. Or at least, they’re trying to. Faced with first-date disasters, a few crossed wires and Lucy’s mum, what they really need is a bit of space, a bit of fun – and ideally some independence. Escaping for the weekend to a caravan park in Somerset, it’s time for them to find out if their spark will finally catch, or burn everything to the ground. Written by Graeae’s own Write to Play graduate Michael Southan and directed by Nickie Miles-Wildin Cuttin’ It, Crips without Constraints), Kerbs gets real about romance, sex and disability, while tackling the universal challenge faced by anyone experiencing a new relationship: letting someone in. The Kerbs recording features Graeae’s signature integrated creative captioning and audio description.

Audiences respond to The Paradis Files

Audiences respond to Errollyn Wallen's groundbreaking opera The Paradis Files, now on UK tour. For all tour dates & venues, visit: https://graeae.org/our-work/the-paradis-files/ An extraordinary blind musician. A family hell-bent on a cure. In the glittering salons of 18th-century Vienna, Maria-Theresia von Paradis is a star. Pianist, composer, touring musician; this pupil of Salieri and friend (and alleged lover) of Mozart has captivated Europe with her own sensational talent. They call her The Blind Enchantress. Yet behind this dazzling success story there are darker forces at work. Some of those closest to Maria-Theresia are looking to profit from her blindness. Others are looking to ‘cure’ her – whatever it takes. In this newly commissioned chamber opera, directed by Jenny Sealey, with music by Errollyn Wallen CBE, this extraordinary woman is finally drawn out of the shadows to reclaim her place in the spotlight of music history. All performances will creatively integrate BSL, captioning and audio description. For all tour dates and booking information, visit https://graeae.org/our-work/the-paradis-files/ Commissioned by The Stables for IF: Milton Keynes International Festival A Graeae Theatre Company production in partnership with BBC Concert Orchestra and Curve Theatre. #opera #theatre #graeae

Jenny Sealey introduces The Paradis Files in BSL

Director Jenny Sealey introduces Graeae's groundbreaking opera The Paradis Files (incorporating creative BSL at all performances) in BSL. For all tour dates & venues, visit: https://graeae.org/our-work/the-paradis-files/ An extraordinary blind musician. A family hell-bent on a cure. In the glittering salons of 18th-century Vienna, Maria-Theresia von Paradis is a star. Pianist, composer, touring musician; this pupil of Salieri and friend (and alleged lover) of Mozart has captivated Europe with her own sensational talent. They call her The Blind Enchantress. Yet behind this dazzling success story there are darker forces at work. Some of those closest to Maria-Theresia are looking to profit from her blindness. Others are looking to ‘cure’ her – whatever it takes. In this newly commissioned chamber opera, directed by Jenny Sealey, with music by Errollyn Wallen CBE, this extraordinary woman is finally drawn out of the shadows to reclaim her place in the spotlight of music history. All performances will creatively integrate BSL, captioning and audio description. For all tour dates and booking information, visit https://graeae.org/our-work/the-paradis-files/ Commissioned by The Stables for IF: Milton Keynes International Festival A Graeae Theatre Company production in partnership with BBC Concert Orchestra and Curve Theatre. #BSL #Deaf #DeafCulture #BritishSignLanguage #opera #graeae

Snippet from The Paradis Files

The Paradis Files | a new chamber opera by Errollyn Wallen Touring UK spring 2022 with the BBC Concert Orchestra An extraordinary blind musician. A family hell-bent on a cure. In the glittering salons of 18th-century Vienna, Maria-Theresia von Paradis is a star. Pianist, composer, touring musician; this pupil of Salieri and friend (and alleged lover) of Mozart has captivated Europe with her own sensational talent. They call her The Blind Enchantress. Yet behind this dazzling success story there are darker forces at work. Some of those closest to Maria-Theresia are looking to profit from her blindness. Others are looking to ‘cure’ her – whatever it takes. In this newly commissioned chamber opera with music performed by members of the BBC Concert Orchestra, Graeae brings this extraordinary woman out of the shadows to reclaim her place in the spotlight of music history. All performances will creatively integrate BSL, captioning and audio description. For all tour dates & booking info, visit: https://graeae.org/our-work/the-parad... Supported by Arts Council England, The Vision Foundation, The Cockayne Foundation. Garfield Weston Foundation, MK Community Foundation and UNESCO Club Vienna. Thanks also go to the many people that donated to make this project happen. #opera #theatre #accessibletheatre #drama

Behind the scenes of The Paradis Files, a groundbreaking new opera, spring 2022

The Paradis Files | a new chamber opera by Errollyn Wallen Touring UK spring 2022 with the BBC Concert Orchestra An extraordinary blind musician. A family hell-bent on a cure. In the glittering salons of 18th-century Vienna, Maria-Theresia von Paradis is a star. Pianist, composer, touring musician; this pupil of Salieri and friend (and alleged lover) of Mozart has captivated Europe with her own sensational talent. They call her The Blind Enchantress. Yet behind this dazzling success story there are darker forces at work. Some of those closest to Maria-Theresia are looking to profit from her blindness. Others are looking to ‘cure’ her – whatever it takes. In this newly commissioned chamber opera with music performed by members of the BBC Concert Orchestra, Graeae brings this extraordinary woman out of the shadows to reclaim her place in the spotlight of music history. All performances will creatively integrate BSL, captioning and audio description. For all tour dates & booking info, visit: https://graeae.org/our-work/the-paradis-files/ Supported by Arts Council England, The Vision Foundation, The Cockayne Foundation. Garfield Weston Foundation, MK Community Foundation and UNESCO Club Vienna. Thanks also go to the many people that donated to make this project happen. #opera #theatre #accessibletheatre #drama

Jenny Sealey on The Paradis Files

Director Jenny Sealey, talks about Graeae's new opera The Paradis Files by Errollyn Wallen, touring the UK in spring 2022. For all tour dates & venues, visit: https://graeae.org/our-work/the-paradis-files/ An extraordinary blind musician. A family hell-bent on a cure. In the glittering salons of 18th-century Vienna, Maria-Theresia von Paradis is a star. Pianist, composer, touring musician; this pupil of Salieri and friend (and alleged lover) of Mozart has captivated Europe with her own sensational talent. They call her The Blind Enchantress. Yet behind this dazzling success story there are darker forces at work. Some of those closest to Maria-Theresia are looking to profit from her blindness. Others are looking to ‘cure’ her – whatever it takes. In this newly commissioned chamber opera, directed by Jenny Sealey, with music by Errollyn Wallen CBE, this extraordinary woman is finally drawn out of the shadows to reclaim her place in the spotlight of music history. All performances will creatively integrate BSL, captioning and audio description. For all tour dates and booking information, visit https://graeae.org/our-work/the-paradis-files/ Commissioned by The Stables for IF: Milton Keynes International Festival A Graeae Theatre Company production in partnership with BBC Concert Orchestra and Curve Theatre.

The Paradis Files: introduced by the cast

The Paradis Files | a new chamber opera by Errollyn Wallen Touring UK spring 2022 with the BBC Concert Orchestra An extraordinary blind musician. A family hell-bent on a cure. In the glittering salons of 18th-century Vienna, Maria-Theresia von Paradis is a star. Pianist, composer, touring musician; this pupil of Salieri and friend (and alleged lover) of Mozart has captivated Europe with her own sensational talent. They call her The Blind Enchantress. Yet behind this dazzling success story there are darker forces at work. Some of those closest to Maria-Theresia are looking to profit from her blindness. Others are looking to ‘cure’ her – whatever it takes. In this newly commissioned chamber opera with music performed by members of the BBC Concert Orchestra, Graeae brings this extraordinary woman out of the shadows to reclaim her place in the spotlight of music history. All performances will creatively integrate BSL, captioning and audio description. For all tour dates & booking info, visit: https://graeae.org/our-work/the-paradis-files/ Supported by Arts Council England, The Vision Foundation, The Cockayne Foundation. Garfield Weston Foundation, MK Community Foundation and UNESCO Club Vienna. Thanks also go to the many people that donated to make this project happen. #opera #theatre #accessibletheatre #drama

Kerbs UK tour spring 2022: audience feedback

Audience members give their feedback about Kerbs, a new comedy about romance, sex and disability, touring the UK in spring 2022 Kerbs by Michael Southan, directed by Nickie Miles-Wildin A Graeae and Belgrade Theatre co-production Touring until Apr 2022, visiting: Coventry, Liverpool, Doncaster, Scarborough and Plymouth. All tour dates & booking info https://graeae.org/our-work/kerbs/ "I haven’t come here to drink tea – Toni, we’re off out to find the nearest happy hour." Lucy and David are dating. Or at least, they’re trying to. Faced with first-date disasters, a few crossed wires and Lucy’s mum, what they really need is a bit of space, a bit of fun – and ideally some independence. Escaping for the weekend to a caravan park in Somerset, it’s time for them to find out if their spark will finally catch, or burn everything to the ground. Written by Graeae’s own Write to Play graduate Michael Southan and directed by Nickie Miles-Wildin Cuttin’ It, Crips without Constraints), Kerbs gets real about romance, sex and disability, while tackling the universal challenge faced by anyone experiencing a new relationship: letting someone in. Every Kerbs show will feature Graeae’s signature integrated creative captioning and audio description. A digital version will also be made available for home-viewing at the end of the run. #theatre #UKtheatre #UKTour #comedy #newwriting

Kerbs - official trailer | Touring UK spring 2022

Kerbs by Michael Southan, directed by Nickie Miles-Wildin A Graeae and Belgrade Theatre co-production Feb - Apr 2022, visiting: Coventry, Liverpool, Doncaster, Scarborough and Plymouth. All tour dates & booking info https://graeae.org/our-work/kerbs/ "I haven’t come here to drink tea – Toni, we’re off out to find the nearest happy hour." Lucy and David are dating. Or at least, they’re trying to. Faced with first-date disasters, a few crossed wires and Lucy’s mum, what they really need is a bit of space, a bit of fun – and ideally some independence. Escaping for the weekend to a caravan park in Somerset, it’s time for them to find out if their spark will finally catch, or burn everything to the ground. Written by Graeae’s own Write to Play graduate Michael Southan and directed by Nickie Miles-Wildin Cuttin’ It, Crips without Constraints), Kerbs gets real about romance, sex and disability, while tackling the universal challenge faced by anyone experiencing a new relationship: letting someone in. Every Kerbs show will feature Graeae’s signature integrated creative captioning and audio description. A digital version will also be made available for home-viewing at the end of the run. #theatre #UKtheatre #UKTour #comedy #newwriting

10 Nights - digital stream trailer

10 Nights by Shahid Iqbal Khan Streaming online from 10 - 15 January 2022 Captioned, BSL interpreted and audio described. Don't miss the online stream of the acclaimed 10 Nights, available for one week only. Tickets from just £10 available to book at BushTheatre.co.uk 4-stars "A truly unique performance" - North West End 4-stars "Transcendental, universal and relatable" Liam O'Dell "A captivating piece of storytelling, affecting and uplifting" WhatsOnStage A co-production between Graeae and Tamasha, in association with the Bush. One man’s spiritual journey is about to begin…after he’s sent this tweet. When Yasser decides to take part in itikaf, sleeping and fasting in the mosque for the last ten nights of Ramadan, he soon regrets his decision. But as he navigates smug worshippers, shared bathrooms, and recurring thoughts of chunky chips, Yasser’s isolation forces him to confront a side of himself he’s been trying to keep hidden. A moving and funny new play by Shahid Iqbal Khan and directed by Kash Arshad, 10 Nights is the story of one man’s journey of self-discovery, and facing the consequences of your actions.

10 Nights | In conversation with Set and Costume Designer, Khadija Raza

10 NIGHTS by Shahid Iqbal Khan, directed by Kash Arshad. Running at Bush Theatre until 13 November 2021 Book tickets here: https://www.bushtheatre.co.uk/event/10-nights-2021/ A Graeae and Tamasha co-production, in association with Bush Theatre.

Kash Arshad & Shahid Iqbal Khan in conversation: 10 Nights

The writer and director of 10 Nights sit down at the Bush Theatre's Script Library to have a chat about the making of 10 Nights, the themes and inspirations for the characters, and what it's like to work with integrated creative access. 10 NIGHTS by Shahid Iqbal Khan A Graeae and Tamasha co-production, in association with Bush Theatre Playing at the Bush Theatre until 14 Nov. Tickets from £10. https://www.bushtheatre.co.uk/event/10-nights-2021/ One man’s spiritual journey is about to begin… after he’s sent this tweet. When Yasser decides to take part in itikaf, sleeping and fasting in the mosque for the last ten nights of Ramadan, he soon regrets his decision. But as he navigates smug worshippers, shared bathrooms, and recurring thoughts of chunky chips, Yasser’s isolation forces him to confront a side of himself he’s been trying to keep hidden. A moving and funny new play by Shahid Iqbal Khan and directed by Kash Arshad, 10 Nights is the story of one man’s journey of self-discovery and facing the consequences of your actions.

Kash Arshad & Jenny Sealey | In Conversation

Kash Arshad, director of 10 Nights, and Jenny Sealey, Artistic Director of Graeae, sit down at the Bush to chat. They discuss all things 10 Nights - the process of making, the changes to the show, and the ways they have experimented with and integrated creative access. Last week, Graeae, Tamasha and the Bush announced that the opening of 10 Nights would be delayed. It will now begin previews on Thursday 14 October, and open on Monday 18 October. Every rehearsal process takes a play in new directions, especially when producing new writing. This is even more true when developing creative accessibility, elements which are not only functional, but part of the beauty of this production. If there is one thing that we have learned in the last year, it’s the importance of taking the time and space to get the work right, and to take care of the people making it. We have made the decision to delay the opening of this production to allow our team the time they need to achieve its full potential. We are very excited to share this production of Shahid Iqbal Khan’s beautiful script with audiences. We look forward to sharing it with you. 10 Nights is playing at the Bush until Saturday 6 November. Book now: https://www.bushtheatre.co.uk/event/1...

10 Nights - Official Trailer - Bush Theatre autumn 21

10 Nights by Shahid Iqbal Khan 14 Oct - 13 Nov A co-production between Graeae and Tamasha, in association with the Bush. One man’s spiritual journey is about to begin…after he’s sent this tweet. When Yasser decides to take part in itikaf, sleeping and fasting in the mosque for the last ten nights of Ramadan, he soon regrets his decision. But as he navigates smug worshippers, shared bathrooms, and recurring thoughts of chunky chips, Yasser’s isolation forces him to confront a side of himself he’s been trying to keep hidden. A moving and funny new play by Shahid Iqbal Khan and directed by Kash Arshad, 10 Nights is the story of one man’s journey of self-discovery, and facing the consequences of your actions. All performances of 10 Nights will be audio described, will creatively integrate captioning and British Sign Language (BSL) and will be performed in a Relaxed Environment. Book tickets here: https://www.bushtheatre.co.uk/event/1... #10Nights #Theatre #Drama #NewWriting #LondonTheatre

Come & shape the future of Graeae!

If you are an arts professional with an interest in shaping the future of Graeae, this may be an opportunity for you. We are recruiting for four positions, all with leadership responsibilities, and all with the power to shape the work we create and how it is shared with the public. If you identify as Deaf, disabled or neuro-divergent under the Social Model of Disability or have faced barriers to your career progressing due to access needs not being met, we are interested in hearing from you. You would be central to delivering Graeae’s diverse programme of creative projects over the next year. Each role comes with a substantial support package including training, mentoring and placement opportunities. The four roles are: Trainee Producer – Full Time, Fixed-Term of 1 year, £26,500pa Trainee Marketing and Development Manager, Fixed-Term of 1 year, £26,500pa Associate Artist 1 – Directing & Devising – Part Time, 1 year Fixed-Term, £26,500 FTE Associate Artist 2 – New Writing & Artist Development – Part Time, 1 Year Fixed-Term, £26,500 FTE All roles come with a range of professional development opportunities and full access support. Find out more and apply by Mon 9 August at https://graeae.org/about/recruitment/ #recruitment #artsjobs #jobs #diversityandinclusion #disabledpeople #disability #diversity #socialmodel #access

Last chance to apply for Graeae's Ensemble 2021/22

If you're aged 17-29, Deaf or disabled or faced access barriers to training, and are passionate about theatre, apply by 1 July to be one of the artists for the 2021/22 Ensemble theatremakers course! This accredited certificate of higher education (level 4) is run in creative partnership with Rose Bruford College, as well as LAMDA, RADA and Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Apply now: https://graeae.org/our-work/ensemble-certificate-of-higher-education-theatre-making-and-leadership/ #training #theatre #education #diversityandinclusion #dramaschool

Crips with Chips at Home - Live and Online: Hosted by Sharon D Clarke & Leanna Benjamin

Sharon D. Clarke & Leanna Benjamin host Graeae's accessible scratch night - live, online and streaming straight into your home! Join us online for an hour of LIVE entertainment from 8pm – 9pm on Tuesday 20th April. We asked five Deaf and disabled writers for short plays responding to a randomly assigned TV genre. And we can’t wait to share what they’ve come up with! The evening will be audio described, sign-language interpreted and captioned. To order your free ticket, visit https://graeae.org/our-work/crips-with-chips-at-home/

The Paradis Files - a short documentary about the making of a new opera

if you enjoy the documentary, please take our short audience survey here: https://bit.ly/34xR9Nv Maria Theresia Von Paradis (Austria, 1759-1824) was a celebrated composer, pianist and singer who gave concerts in Austria and across Europe. A contemporary of Mozart and Salieri, she was known as The Blind Enchantress. Yet underlying her success story is the life of a woman who was used as a pawn by her family to secure a pension – a young disabled musician who was used as a source of ‘inspiration’ and was subjected to an extraordinary and daily variety of treatments to ‘cure’ her blindness. Graeae and The Stables are bringing to life the untold story of this extraordinary woman. This short documentary follows the initial steps in the creation of Graeae’s first chamber opera to be originated and performed by Deaf and disabled artists, directed by Jenny Sealey, with music by award-winning composer Errollyn Wallen. Produced by Graeae. Commissioned by The Stables as part of its 50th anniversary programme for IF: Milton Keynes International Festival. Supported by The Garfield Weston Foundation and The Cockayne Foundation. Documentary filmed and produced by Dan Saul and Rachel Davies of R&D. #opera #newopera #contemporaryopera

Graeae BEYOND

Are you a Deaf or Disabled artist that wants to be part of the changing landscape of theatre in England? Are you a passionate artist who wants to create live performance, develop an idea, find new collaborations, be seen & heard, but cannot get beyond barriers to developing or continuing your practice? BEYOND is designed to transform the careers of Deaf and Disabled artists, supporting new connections to artistic development opportunities, advice, training, mentoring and creative spaces within a national network of theatres. These are testing times for creatives everywhere, but in this changed cultural landscape BEYOND is looking to the future. We are developing greater access to regional opportunities across England ensuring Deaf and Disabled artists are at the forefront of new and emerging work. We recognise the immense value of our intersectionality across our communities which includes Black, Asian, ethnic minority and LGBTQIA+ artists. Delivered in collaboration with a thriving network of partner theatres in the North, North East, North West and East Midlands, BEYOND gives breathing space for artistic ambition and to discover creative potential. We’ve teamed up with leading venues; Octagon Theatre in Bolton, Curve in Leicester, Nottingham Playhouse, Cast in Doncaster, Hull Truck Theatre, Shakespeare North in Prescot, Live Theatre and Northern Stage in Newcastle. Together we are creating a national network of artistic support and development for Deaf and Disabled artists. www.graeae.org/beyond

Spasticus Autisticus zoom reunion 2020

Creatively audio described and captioned. Designed and edited by Stephen Lloyd and Stephen Collins. Audio described by Wayne 'Pickles' Norman. To mark the 8th anniversary of the London 2012 Paralympic opening ceremony, and in support of the Disability Arts Alliance’s #WeShallNotBeRemoved campaign, members of the cast and creative team from past productions of Graeae’s Reasons to be Cheerful (clocking up over 20,000 views while online this summer) have come together to record a very special recording of the Ian Dury and The Blockheads’ hit Spasticus Autisticus from the show. Produced by Graeae, the video features over 30 artists formerly involved with the show in some capacity, including Graeae patrons Jemima Dury and Mat Fraser (drummer in 2010 production) and director Jenny Sealey.  Please show your support by visiting www.justgiving.com/graeae

Graeae showreel 2020 audio described

The official audio described showreel for Graeae Theatre Company. Since 1980, Graeae has been proudly placing Deaf and disabled artists centre stage, cultivating and championing new talent, while also campaigning for greater inclusion and equal rights. Graeae productions are known for the 'aesthetics of access', creatively integrating British Sign Language, captioning and audio description. Graeae was founded by Nabil Shaban and Richard Tomlinson, and since 1997 has been run by Jenny Sealey MBE (who also co-directed the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Paralympic Games). www.graeae.org

Graeae showreel 2020

The official showreel for Graeae Theatre Company. Since 1980, Graeae has been proudly placing Deaf and disabled artists centre stage, cultivating and championing new talent, while also campaigning for greater inclusion and equal rights. Graeae productions are known for the 'aesthetics of access', creatively integrating British Sign Language, captioning and audio description. Graeae was founded by Nabil Shaban and Richard Tomlinson, and since 1997 has been run by Jenny Sealey MBE (who also co-directed the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Paralympic Games). www.graeae.org

One Under tour - what the audience think

Sonny and Christine want to escape. They have a night to remember but underneath the surface things aren’t what they seem. Cyrus is frantically trying to piece together the truth about that night. Unexpectedly a tragedy is about to unite them all… An evocative thriller of intertwining stories, One Under explores the unanswered questions left behind when someone vanishes from our lives. A brand new version of the 2005 play by award-winning writer Winsome Pinnock and directed by Amit Sharma (The Solid Life of Sugar Water, Cosmic Scallies), this powerful story explores human relationships and sparks pertinent, timely conversations on mental health and well-being. Produced by Graeae Theatre Company and Theatre Royal Plymouth. Graeae are a force for change in world-class theatre, proudly placing Deaf and disabled artists centre-stage. All performances of One Under feature captioning and audio description. Tue 19 - Sat 23 November Birmingham Repertory Theatre www.birmingham-rep.co.uk Wednesday 27 - Saturday 30 November Salisbury Playhouse 01722 320 333 www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk Tuesday 10 - Saturday 21 December Arcola Theatre, London www.arcolatheatre.com Produced by Graeae Theatre Company and Theatre Royal Plymouth. Graeae are a force for change in world-class theatre, proudly placing Deaf and disabled artists centre-stage. All performances of One Under feature captioning and audio description.

One Under UK tour

A Graeae and Theatre Royal Plymouth production ONE UNDER Commissioned by Ramps on the Moon Presented in association with Curve Sonny and Christine want to escape. They have a night to remember but underneath the surface things aren’t what they seem. Cyrus is frantically trying to piece together the truth about that night. Unexpectedly a tragedy is about to unite them all… An evocative thriller of intertwining stories, One Under explores the unanswered questions left behind when someone vanishes from our lives. A brand new version of the 2005 play by award-winning writer Winsome Pinnock and directed by Amit Sharma (The Solid Life of Sugar Water, Cosmic Scallies), this powerful story explores human relationships and sparks pertinent, timely conversations on mental health and well-being. Graeae is a world renowned innovator in theatre and its productions place creative access at their heart. This play will feature a creative use of captioning and will have audio description on offer at every performance (ask the Box Office for details). Content warning: One Under deals with issues and topics which some audience members may find challenging, including depression, paranoia and suicide. Suitable for ages 16+. All tour dates and details: https://graeae.org/our-work/one-under/

One Under official trailer - UK tour autumn 2019

Graeae and Theatre Royal Plymouth present ONE UNDER By Winsome Pinnock Directed by Amit Sharma Commissioned by Ramps on the Moon Presented in association with Curve A powerful thriller from an award-winning team. An evocative play about the power of guilt and the quest for atonement, award-winning playwright Winsome Pinnock (Rockets and Blue Lights, Leave Taking) and acclaimed director Amit Sharma (The Solid Life of Sugar Water, Cosmic Scallies) join forces to explore the fragility of human relationships in this reimagining of One Under. When a young man jumps in front of a train Cyrus is driving, the mysterious circumstances prompt him to search for answers. In pursuing the truth of Sonny's final hours, Cyrus is led to laundrette worker Christine, as the past begins to catch up with people whose lives are changed forever. UK TOUR OCT-DEC 2019: For all tour dates and booking information, visit: https://graeae.org/our-work/one-under/ A Graeae & Theatre Royal Plymouth Production. Commissioned by Ramps on the Moon, presented in association with Curve.

W2P Playwriting pit stop

What does Graeae mean to me: Deaf & disabled actors proudly centre stage. (AD & CAP)

Graeae are a force for change in world-class theatre, proudly placing Deaf and disabled artists centre-stage as well as training a new generation of Deaf and disabled artists through a wide ranging creative learning programme. www.graeae.org

Mat Fraser - help support a third year of Ensemble

'Graeae's Ensemble programme is a vital tool in the training of D/deaf and disabled drama students. As we all strive towards full inclusion in all UK drama schools and theatrical training facilities, Ensemble will offer many of the required skills to young artists who cannot access these mainstream schools due, in a large part, to the lack of access in these old institutions and curriculums.' Mat Fraser, Graeae Patron Please show your support and donate at www.easydonate.org/stage or donate by text: To donate £1, text STAGE to 70201 To donate £3, text STAGE to 70331 To donate £5, text STAGE to 70970 To donate £10, text STAGE to 70191 Thank you. Graeae are a force for change in world-class theatre, proudly placing Deaf and disabled artists centre-stage as well as training a new generation of Deaf and disabled artists through a wide ranging creative learning programme.

Graeae's Dare You: Creative diversity and inclusion training from Jenny Sealey MBE.

Dare You is a creative learning training experience that develops skills for inclusive leadership – building leaders that leverage diversity to get the best out of all their people. Delivered by Jenny Sealey MBE, Artistic Director of Graeae, Dare You brings Graeae's expertise in creative storytelling and championing inclusivity to deliver a training programme like no other. By exploring authentic communication, recognising diverse talents and developing self-awareness it will help your organisation to build inspirational, inclusive leaders and connected high performing teams. Find out more at https://graeae.org/our-work/dare-you/ Graeae are a force for change in world-class theatre, proudly placing Deaf and disabled artists centre-stage as well as training a new generation of Deaf and disabled artists through a wide ranging creative learning programme.

An appeal from Dame Harriet Walter: Graeae Ensemble

Graeae Patron, Dame Harriet Walter, makes an appeal for more D/deaf and disabled artists to be on screen, stage and radio. Watch the full version at https://vimeo.com/326347538, and please show your support at www.easydonate.org/stage Graeae are a force for change in world-class theatre, proudly placing Deaf and disabled artists centre-stage as well as training a new generation of Deaf and disabled artists through a wide ranging creative learning programme.

Graeae's Ensemble campaign 2019

'Graeae's Ensemble programme is a vital tool in the training of D/deaf and disabled drama students. As we all strive towards full inclusion in all UK drama schools and theatrical training facilities, Ensemble will offer many of the required skills to young artists who cannot access these mainstream schools due, in a large part, to the lack of access in these old institutions and curriculums.' Mat Fraser, Graeae Patron By supporting a third year of the Ensemble programme, YOU are investing in a new generation of D/deaf and disabled artistic leaders, and can make a real difference to the lives of young D/deaf and disabled people wanting to develop a career within theatre and the arts. You’ll also help to ensure that the theatre industry reflects the diversity of our country for future generations. Please show your support at www.easydonate.org/stage Graeae are a force for change in world-class theatre, proudly placing Deaf and disabled artists centre-stage as well as training a new generation of Deaf and disabled artists through a wide ranging creative learning programme.

Disability Arts Goes Global

A short video exploring Graeae's international work, and how this fits into the wider international disability arts community. www.graeae.org

This Is Not For You trailer Captioned and audio described

A trailer for Graeae's summer 2018 production, THIS IS NOT FOR YOU, part of 14-18 NOW, the UK's arts programme for the first world war centenary, performed by Blesma, The Limbless Veterans. http://www.tinfy.org

The Iron Man BSL synopsis

Graeae showreel 2016 - Audio described (HD)

Graeae is a force for change in world-class theatre- breaking down barriers, challenging preconceptions and boldly placing Deaf and disabled artists centre stage. Find out more about Graeae at graeae.org or on Twitter at @graeae. The Solid Life of Sugar Water by Jack Thorne Blood Wedding by Federico Garcia Lorca Belonging directed by Jenny Sealey and Vinicius Daumas The Iron Man by Ted Hughes adapted by Paul Sirett Graeae Ensemble 2015-2016 (training programme) The Limbless Knight - A Tale of Rights Reignited The Threepenny Opera by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill The Garden by Alex Bulmer Reasons to be Cheerful by Paul Sirett Audio described by Amit Sharma, Associate Director at Graeae Theatre Company. To view the non audio described version, click here: https://youtu.be/qGTKi5oMcYE Edited by Ted Evans for Defeye Films. Version September 2016.

Graeae Showreel (HD)

Graeae is a force for change in world-class theatre- breaking down barriers, challenging preconceptions and boldly placing Deaf and disabled artists centre stage. Find out more about Graeae at graeae.org or on Twitter at @graeae. The Solid Life of Sugar Water by Jack Thorne Blood Wedding by Federico Garcia Lorca Belonging directed by Jenny Sealey and Vinicius Daumas The Iron Man by Ted Hughes adapted by Paul Sirett Graeae Ensemble 2015-2016 (training programme) The Limbless Knight - A Tale of Rights Reignited The Threepenny Opera by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill The Garden by Alex Bulmer Reasons to be Cheerful by Paul Sirett To view the audio described version, click here: https://youtu.be/1UfVkqhwLow Edited by Ted Evans for Defeye Films. http://www.defeyefilms.co.uk/ Version September 2016.