Check out our Bad Lads BSL Flyer with performance interpreter Craig Painting.
A gripping true story of the boys held at Medomsley Detention Centre in County Durham in the 1980s.
Opening at Live Theatre 2 – 11 Oct then on tour.
Tour dates: graeae.org/event/bad-la...
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Cast member Danny Raynor stands behind other cast member Robin Paley Yorke with an intense look on his face while Robin looks on nervously.
The cast, interpreter and director Jenny Sealey stand around the script on a stand in conversation.
Cast members Craig Paining, Danny Raynor and Robin Paley Yorke in a line with script in hand. Craig is signing.
Director Jenny Sealey stands behind cast member Robin Paley Yorke holding his arms while they both smile and laugh.
Rehearsal photos are in!
First week of rehearsals nearly done for our gripping new play, Bad Lads written by Mike Kenny, created from a story by Jimmy Coffey & the testimonies of the other Medomsley boys. Directed by Jenny Sealey.
All shows BSL, CAP, AD
graeae.org/event/bad-la...
📸Becky Bailey
This season don't miss out on £11 Preview Tickets for #BadLads in assoc. with @graeaetheatre.bsky.social & #BigAnge by @jamieeastlake.bsky.social
Snap up these tickets whilst you still can at www.live.org.uk
Giving a voice to the ‘bad lads’…
Dr Sue O’Rourke, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, on her involvement with a new @graeaetheatre.bsky.social production around the legacy of the ‘short sharp shock’.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
A statement from Graeae.
Graeae stands in solidarity with trans and non-binary people and remains committed to creating safe and inclusive spaces for all.
Read full statement below.
graeae.org/resource/gra...
We support those marching with power today for Deaf, Disabled, neurodivergent, chronically ill people, and those with lived experience of mental health, against more cuts.
In light of today's statement from the government, it only feels right to reshare the following video. 1/3 tinyurl.com/5fxf6m92
Cream background, red Graeae logo. Black text reads, An open letter in regard to proposed resource cuts.
We are opposed to the government’s announcement of more cuts and freezes to resources that support Deaf, Disabled, neurodivergent, chronically ill people, and those with lived experience of mental health to live equitably in UK society.
Check out our open letter here: tinyurl.com/2wb2bbhb
Cream background, blue text reads Graeae, How-to be an administrator in the arts. Bridget Russon, a performer and producer, shares a bit about her experience as Graeae's administrator. Check it out on our website now!
We are so pleased to announce that our next how-to video is live! This resource comes from one of our administrators at Graeae, Bridget Russon. In the video, Bridget tells us a bit about her experience and some of the unexpected aspects of the role.
Watch the video here: tinyurl.com/yfnhz493
🎭 @graeaetheatre.bsky.social are looking for a new Associate. This role will help connect artists with each other, @mercurytheatre.bsky.social and Graeae.
Closing - 03 Mar
Location - London/Essex
££ - £28.6K FTE
disabilityarts.online/opportunity-...
Mind the Gap logo with the words inside a speech bubble
Mind the Gap is hiring a freelance Marketing professional to help share their story and bring their new brand—currently in development—to life.
Closing - 16 Mar
Location - Bradford
££ - £175 per day
disabilityarts.online/opportunity-listings/min...
Check out this news story to find out more about our new Feb - July 2025 season now on sale.
This gripping six months is packed with premiere productions, the North East Playwriting Award Winner, exciting new work and the best visiting theatre!
tinyurl.com/3r34mmrj
Arts Council England has backtracked on plans to overhaul National Lottery Project Grants from April, promising to conduct further consultation with the sector ahead of bringing in changes from September.
👉 www.thestage.co.uk/news/ace...
Yes, but not only because it’s a route into professional work. Because it also joyful, illuminating, full of craft and transformative in its own right. And because it allows space for everyone to express themselves whether they want to be a pro or not.
Two actors sit in front of a table, holding scripts on stage. Captions are projected behind them.
An actor leans back on a chair on stage. Captions are projected behind.
6 people sit in a row on stage talking to the audience.
5 people sit in a row on stage talking to the audience. Captions are projected behind them.
We want to share a huge thank you to everyone who joined us at our New Writing Festival at Rich Mix. To our panelists, actors, directors, writers and access team, it truly was a weekend full of celebration, conversation and brilliant plays.
Photos: Henri T & Charlie Swinbourne.
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Join our team in Hoxton!
If you are a finance professional with accountancy qualifications or significant financial management experience and with an interest in theatre, this may be an opportunity for you.
Deadline: Monday 10 Feb.
Apply here: graeae.org/job/finance-...
Wonderful Saturday spent celebrating disabled writers with @graeaetheatre.bsky.social at the very first New Writing Festival!!
This evening my 3 year old described me as “absolutely magic” which may be the best compliment I’ve ever received.
Today we have launched a petition with @writersguildgb.bsky.social & @societyofauthors.bsky.social, urging the BBC to rethink plans to axe audio drama from BBC Radio 3.
Audio drama is a vital part of our arts and entertainment ecology. The BBC must protect it.
Photo of the outside of Bradbury Studios at night. It is a brick building with six arches that spell out GRAEAE in large letters.
We are pleased to announce that construction began on our beloved Bradbury Studios on 6 January 2025. This construction will allow our building to better serve our community of artists.
You can learn more about the project, the history of our building, and more on our website! tinyurl.com/ydsfyypw
Congrats to our Artistic Director Jenny Sealey who has reached this year's @thestage.bsky.social 100!
2024 was a brilliant year with a tour of Jenny's one-woman show Self Raising, Romeo and Juliet and our Young Company show, The Anchors and The Sails!
www.thestage.co.uk/features/the...
Bright pink and black background with Graeae's new writing festival logo at the top. Text below reads, two full length plays by Shahid Iqbal Khan and Lettie Precious
We have not one but two rehearsed readings of full-length plays at our New Writing Festival next weekend at Rich Mix.
Jinnity by Shahid Iqbal Khan on Saturday.
12 Letters To My Name by Lettie Precious on Sunday.
Both captioned with AD woven in.
Book tickets here: richmix.org.uk/events/graea...
Bright pink and black background. Text reads Graeae's New Writing Festival. Three new short plays by Madeleine Farnhill, Jordon Grant and Jesse Stone.
We're super excited to be showcasing three specially commissioned short plays at our New Writing Festival.
Directed by Jenny Sealey & Nickie Miles-Wildin. Check out the writers and their plays and book your ticket!
Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 January at Rich Mix.
graeae.org/project/new-...
2025 OK! ONEOFUS Presents...."Buddies". I wrote & acted, with Tyler West, Hannah Nichols-Chia, who also directed & edited, with Maddie Carpenter being our DOP. Music by Mik Barker RIP. All made on phones, shot in Archbishop's Park, London in 2024 HOPE YOU ENJOY! www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7eD...
New Year, new projects to fund? Join us tomorrow night for a free online workshop with Karen Goddard to learn how to write successful ACE bids
hightide.org.uk/event/writin...
Much easier to feel positive about the new year when the sun is shining isn't it! Let's go 2025!
So the government's launched a new #SocialCare commission. I've had a quick look at the lead images of the media coverage of this announcement. Of 25 articles, 22 (88%) images were of older people even through 2/3rds of social care spending's on working age disabled people, 1/5
Bright pink background with white and black boxes with text inside that reads Graeae's New Writing Festival
Start the new year by checking out our New Writing Festival at Rich Mix on 25 & 26 Jan.
This event celebrates creativity & showcases the vital contributions of Deaf, Disabled, and neurodivergent playwrights.
Join us for the day or the whole weekend. Tickets from £8. shorturl.at/tsqSE
Shahid Iqbal Khan’s 10 Nights coming to Manchester Huddersfield and Birmingham - we open in 7 days in London
Shahid talks about his play here… www.burytimes.co.uk/news/2482582...
The #Chronically & #Disabled #Writers Starter Pack is now full. 150 fab writers spanning #poetry, prose,non-fiction & more with #books for all ages. Can the writers on the list all add their links to this thread so they're easy to find in 1 place bsky.app/starter-pack...? Buy everyone's books please
The young company sit around in a circle as they listen and watch Ariana tell her story. An interpreter stands beside her. The cast wear gold, beige and green. Captions are projected behind them.
A side shot of the cast standing in a line, Godwin and Josiah are at the forefront with the rest of the cast slightly blurred.
Marcus and Brody wear beige shirts with green palm trees on and white headphones. They stand next to Miss Jacqui at her laptop.
Josiah and Sharon sit on a wooden pallet. Josiah wears a white shirt and beige trousers, he holds a fishing rod and watches Sharon as she signs a story.
A big thank you to our cast and creative team for Saturdays performance of The Anchors and The Sails performed by our Young Company at Rich Mix. And thank you to our wonderful audience for joining us.
Check out these brilliant production photos, credit: Becky Bailey.