City Lit: BSL Theatre Summer School

Below are details from City Lit regarding their BSL Theatre Summer School
  Are you deaf?
Are you aged between 16 and 24 years old?
Do you use BSL?
Are you interested in drama?

Yes?  Then this exciting new summer school course is for you!

What is the course?
·        It is a one-week (Monday to Friday) summer school in theatre skills
·         It is taught in BSL by professional deaf actors from Deafinitely Theatre
·         There will be a performance at the end of the week

When is it?
·         Monday 28 July to Friday 1 August:  10am-5pm
 
Where is it?
·         It is at City Lit in Covent Garden, London – very good for bus, train and tube
·         You will be in a high standard professional theatre for  afternoon sessions and performance
 
Is there a fee?
·         The fee will be £20 for the week
 
What will I learn?
·         Acting techniques and other theatre skills
·         Using BSL in theatre
·         How to translate written scripts into BSL
·         Information about more training and opportunities in theatre
What level of BSL do I need to have?
·         You should be able to have a conversation in sign language. If you are not sure, contact us!

How do I get more information?
Contact Nathalie:
·         Email:  bsl.theatre@citylit.ac.uk
·         SMS:  07624 809630
·         Phone (voice):  020 7492 2725

http://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/Deaf_education/1037
 
Come and join us!
 
 
About City Lit
Based in London’s west end, City Lit is the largest centre for adult education in Europe.  The City Lit Centre for Deaf Education is internationally well known for high quality education, training, access and support services for deaf adults.  It also has a well-established Drama, Dance and Speech Department, which consistently achieves Ofsted grade 1 awards.  Sir Jonathan Miller is a patron of the dynamic City Lit Rep Theatre.

Find out more:
http://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/Deaf_education
http://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/Drama%2C_dance_and_speech

About Deafinitely Theatre
Deaf-led Deafinitely Theatre are famous for high standard performances which are accessible to deaf and hearing audiences. Their work was described by the Guardian newspaper as ‘theatre for everyone’. Their recent work includes Shakespeare performances in BSL for London’s famous Globe theatre. They have a reputation for excellent teaching and mentoring, and for encouraging talent among young deaf people.
Find out more:http://www.deafinitelytheatre.co.uk/

Starting University in 2012? Need advice?

This week City Lit published the following:

Starting a course at a London university in 2012?

- Unsure of the Disabled Student's Allowance application process?
- Do you know what educational services are available to you while at university?
- Would you like some advice and guidance on these and other issues? Our tutors and student support officer are here to help you. They can all use BSL or English.

If the answer to any of these questions is yes then come to City Lit for a free impartial guidance session from our trained staff.

When?
Wednesdays, 11 – 1.30pm, from May 17th to June 16th (not including June 7th)

Where?
City Lit, Keeley Street, Covent Garden WC2B 4BA
Nearest tube: Holborn station

For further information or to book an appointment, please contact: dds@citylit.ac.uk

Deaf Day 2012

Saturday 14 April is the date for the next Deaf Day at City Lit - the biggest D/deaf related exhibition in the UK.
Every year, thousands of D/deaf and hearing people come to exchange information and celebrate D/deaf issues. The main events are exhibitions and workshops. Admission is free to visitors.
The event is held in the Covent Garden area of central London. Transport links are excellent and it is easy to find.
If you would like more information please contact Pamela May at the Centre for Deaf Education
Email: deafday@citylit.ac.uk
Textphone: 020 7492 2746
Telephone: 020 7492 2720 or 020 7492 2725