Graeae is a disabled-led theatre company that profiles the skills of actors, writers and directors with physical and sensory impairments.  The artistic approach creates aesthetically accessible productions that include a disabled and non-disabled audience.

Graeae is the leading British company in its field, and has been led by Jenny Sealey, Artistic Director, since 1997.  We have an enviable reputation for producing thrilling and innovative work, particularly built around the creative use of sign language and audio description.

Graeae promotes the inclusion of disabled people in professional performance, has developed a unique programme of theatre training and offers writing commissions and training to disabled writers.

www.reasonstobecheerfulthemusical.co.uk

New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich 14-16 October 2010

Theatre Royal Stratford East, London 22 October - 13 November 2010

October will see Graeae's riotous skiddling, diddling, bled-white, died-black musical take to the stage to pay tribute to Ian Dury's anarchic spirit. Reasons to be Cheerful features songs such as "Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll" and "Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick".

Click here to find out chief Blockhead Chaz Jankel's reason to be cheerful and find out more about the production.

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Graeae's new building - Bradbury Studios - wins prestigious architecture & design award.  Click here for full details.