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/

Deafinitely Youth Summer project 2014

 Deafinitely Youth Summer project is running again this year. They will be exploring Shakespeare!
Further details here: this page includes a video in sign, with subtitles and voice over:

The 2 weeks will also offer Bronze Level Arts Award or contribute to Silver Award!

Dates:
Monday 11th - Friday 15th August -
 10am to 4pm
and
Monday 18th - Friday 22nd August -
10am to 4pm


PDDCS member, Calum Daly, frequently attends their workshops and shared the following "I enjoy being at the Deafinitely Theatre workshops, you can learn a vast amount of drama skills such as stage fighting and mime and make new deaf friends.

If you want to be a brilliant actor, and if you can stay in London while you do the course, you definitely should take part! I will be going this summer "
 

Deafinitely theatre summer school

Deafinitely Theatre are running a two-week Summer School for young deaf people aged 13 to 18 at RADA in Central London. After observing Artistic Director of Deafinitely Theatre Paula Garfield and actress Charly Arrowsmith run an inspiring drama workshop at DeafFest's Young Actors & Scriptwriters Day, in which PDDCS members took part, the summer school should be an amazing opportunity. And it is free!

Dates/Times: Mon to Fri. 12 - 23rd August. 10am to 4pm each day.

Participants will work towards achieving a Bronze Arts Award Certificate, a nationally recognised qualification.

For further information contact Projects Manager via their online form for more information

Deafinitely Youth Theatre - October 2012 workshops

Deafinitely Youth Theatre are running workshops at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) for deaf young people aged 14 - 19 from 30 Oct  - 1 Nov. It is an amazing opportunity to act in theatres across London, make new friends and learn new skills for free!

If you are interested in joining in contact Projects Manager, Martin McLean via their online form for more information.

Communication Support Volunteers - Deafinitely Theatre

This week deaf-uk-jobs advertised the following opportunity:

"Deafinitely Theatre is looking for volunteers to provide communication support for box office and front of house staff at Southwark Playhouse (near London Bridge) before and after performances of Tanika's Journey http://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/the-vault/tanikas-journey/

The roles are suitable for those studying BSL at Level 3 or above and seeking to gain further experience. You will be asked arrive at Southwark Playhouse one hour before the show starts to interpret conversations between deaf members of the public and Southwark Playhouse's staff. You may also be asked to assist in the collection offeedback forms after shows.

In exchange for volunteering we will cover reasonable travel expenses within London and offer a free ticket to see the play.

The play opens on 26th September and closes on 20th October. Performances are at 7.30pm each eveningwith 3pm matinees on Saturdays. If you are interested in volunteering please email Martin McLean martin@deafinitelytheatre.co.uk, giving details of your signing experience/ability and the evenings you are available."

A Presentation by Paula Garfield, Artistic Director of Deafinitely Theatre

Deafprofessionals  Network is hosting the following event

"Paula Garfield, best known for her role as Artistic Director of Deafinitely Theatre, has been an actress for her entire career. Having taken part in several productions with hearing-led companies, she faced many barriers as a deaf actress. This presentation tells her story of how she set up Deafinitely Theatre with Kate Furby and Steven Webb, and her journey through education and working life to where she is today. Paula will also tell us of her triumphs and successes, as well as hardships, and explore what it means to be a Deaf professional in the world of performing arts.

To find out more about Deafinitely Theatre, please go to their website - http://www.deafinitelytheatre.co.uk/

When? Monday 16th July

Where? Remark! Offices – 18 Leather Lane, London, EC1N 7SU

Doors open at 6.30pm.

Presentation starts at 7pm with a break for refreshments and networking at 8pm. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.

Entry is £5 at the door and includes free alcohol and food.

Please email deafprofessionals@gmail.com to book a place – limited availability!

How to get there? Nearest tube station is Chancery Lane. For directions, please look at the Remark! website for details - http://remark.uk.com/

Deafinitely's "Love's Labours Lost" Tour Dates

This week Deafinitely Theatre’s interpretation of Love's Labours Lost performed at the Globe theatre. People I have met who watched the performance loved the energy of the show. To quote one individual "it's the first time I have enjoyed a Shakespeare play". The feedback is that it's a must see. There are still opportunities as Love's Labours Lost is on tour for the next few weeks.

The Derby date Saturday 2nd June, an outdoor performance, is free!!!

Check out Charlie Swinbourne's review here.

Romeo and Juliet .. deaf acting roles

Today Deaf-uk-Jobs advertised the following exciting opportunity:

D/deaf actors and actresses required for exciting new production of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. 

London-based site-specific company Bard Unbound is auditioning for a new production of Romeo & Juliet performing at The Rose, Bankside, London, 5th – 30th June. Rehearsals will be held mainly in the Tower Hill area evenings and weekends through May. 

We are currently seeking experienced D/deaf actors and actresses, fluent in BSL, and with experience of Shakespeare - for the following roles: 

Romeo, Juliet, Nurse 

Please note we are also interested in meeting with hearing actors and actresses, who hold a Level 2 (or above) certificate in BSL 

Please email cv’s to Lara on frisland@hotmail.com with a short paragraph describing your relevant experience and availability. Audition slots are available by appointment evenings and weekends from 23rd April. Please note this project is a profitshare production.

 

For those people interested in watching Shakespeare plays rather than acting the roles remember Shakespeare in BSL Labour's Love Lost this May.

Deafinitely Theatre 4Play 2012

News here from Deafinately Theatre Company On 22 -25 February there will be a showcase of four plays written by the winners of the 2011 Deafinitely Creative competition.

So have a look at four new short plays in one great show, they are:

• A Sweet Slice by Stephen Collins - Three people in a room, one purpose, one last chance.
• Absence in Time by Vitalis Katakinas - Out of sight, out of mind.
• TwentyFortySeven by Lianne Herbert - Imagine a world where you were not allowed to speak.
• Confusions of a Shadow Boxer by Matthew Gurney - Who are you fighting?

All four plays will be shown together in each showcase at the Drill Hall in Central London on the following dates - get down there!

• Wed 22nd Feb - 7.30pm
• Thurs 23rd Feb - 7.30pm
• Fri 24th Feb - 7.30pm
• Sat 25th Feb - 2.30pm & 7.30pm

The plays will be performed in a mixture of British Sign Language and spoken English with captions.

Tickets: £8. Book online via drill hall: http://www.drillhall.co.uk/ - or phone the box office on 020 7307 5060. GROUP DISCOUNT: Tickets are reduced to £7 each if booked for a group of 10 or more people.

http://www.deafinitelytheatre.co.uk/index.php?pid=16&aid=329

Shakespeare in Sign Language Coming in 2012

For those of you interested in Shakespeare, the Telegraph reports today that as part of the 'Cultural Olympiad' in the run up to the 2012 London Olympics, Shakespeare will be performed in glorious sign language!

Beginning on April 23rd, which is Shakespeare's Birthday, the Globe Theatre in London will put on 37 plays in 37 languages, including British Sign Language (BSL). Renown deaf theatre company, Deafinately Theatre, will be performing Labour's Love Lost at the world famous Globe Theatre on Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd May 2012.

Your sort of thing? You can book your tickets here:

Day at the Theatre for Deaf Children..

Deafinitely Theatre, a theatre company that focuses on deaf related themes, have a new show called the 'Boy and the Statue' which will be on at the Tricycle Theatre on Saturday 14th May before embarking on a tour of London Schools. The show, which is aimed at both deaf and hearing audiences, is about a boy who tries to save a an unusual statue in a London park and is aimed at children from 4 to 8 years old. Tickets and more information are available here for a maximum of £6.

The future of Deafinitely Theatre was secured this week as they received Arts Council Funding from 2012 to 2015 which will ensure that the British Deaf community continues to be represented in the theatre world. 

Among other plays, notable successes include 'Playing God', a play about the ethical issues surrounding cochlear implantation.