Fab seeing Paula Garfield, Titlola Dawudu and Natasha Rickman discus future of new writing at #MCFest

Desert Island Discs- Jenny Sealey - Graeae

We can't believe it's been a year since we released our BSL/Captioned version of Jenny Sealey’s Desert Island Discs and we still can't get enough of it!

Have you ever wondered which book, luxury item, and eight tracks Jenny Sealey would take to a desert island? 👇
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Graeae's response on the impact of recent policy changes - Graeae

The UK’s disability art scene is a source of international pride. At Graeae, we have been “getting disabled people into work” since 1980. 👇

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Very proud of our Josh!

Vital Xposure Appoint New Artistic Director Leading disabled- led theatre company Vital Xposure announced that playwright and dramaturg Josh Elliott will join Vital Xposure as Artistic Director in May after six years at Graeae Theatre Company.

Vital Xposure Appoint New Artistic Director

Olivier award-winning playwright and screenwriter Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini has claimed theatres are still asking them to fund their own access requirements.

Read more 👉 www.thestage.co.uk/news/mat...

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

Follow along with DPAC and @crips-against-cuts.bsky.social Day of Action here!

Cutting our community's resources has never been the answer, and it will never be the answer. #WelfareNotWarfare

If It Can't Be Right Then It Must Be Wrong by Chaz Jankel and Derek Hussey of The Blockheads and #Reasons17 lead vocalist John Kelly, performed live by the cast after every performance of Reasons to be Cheerful.

If It Can't Be Right Then It Must Be Wrong A new protest song, for a new generation. Written for the 2017 tour of Graeae's Reasons to be Cheerful by Blockheads Chaz Jankel and Derek Hussey, and lead…

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

Wolfgang Stange Amici’s director - rest in peace and thank you for leading the way.

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

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.
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The 'war' on disabled people and my fight for an independent life – video Disability services in the UK have been consistently cut after 14 years of Tory rule and austerity, but with the promise of change from a new Labour government, musician and activist John Kelly is con...

The Guardian has followed John Kelly, a long-time member of the Graeae collective, over the last couple of months to create this feature. We fully agree with John’s take on the concerns around the attitudes towards Disabled people by the previous and the current government.

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Aerial view of a campsite with chairs in a circle around a cosy warm fire. A tropical jungle surround the outside.

We are thrilled to announce Graeae Young Company's new show, The Anchors and The Sails.

This latest show from Graeae’s Young Company is about seeking joyful sanctuary from global concerns and everyday troubles, helped along by a boat, a book and bucket of mysteries!

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Ayzah is onstage, she is a woman in her early twenties. She has long dark hair and brown skin, she is wearing a black and white dress, she is a wheelchair user. Next to Ayzah is a BSL interpreter, who is also onstage.

Ayzah just gave an incredible keynote speech about what cultural institutions can improve on.

The speech has been recorded and we will be sharing it as soon as we are able to get it captioned!