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Emma Thompson DBE becomes a Patron of Graeae
Graeae is delighted to announce the appointment of Emma Thompson DBE as a new Patron, as we prepare to enter our 40th year. Emma Thompson DBE is an English actress, screenwriter, activist, author, comedian and is one of the world’s most respected talents in acting and screenwriting. She is the only person to date to […]
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Graeae awarded Arts Council England funds to help transform leadership
Graeae is delighted to announce that over the next two years we will embark on a new leadership programme to break down barriers faced by Deaf and disabled artists nationwide. This programme will include accredited training, professional development, digital resources and a national strategy for connecting artists with venues. We have been through a […]
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A Different Way
A ‘show and tell’ project connecting Performing Arts for Young Audiences with Disabled artists and young people. We are delighted to be partners on this brilliant and essential new project by Daryl Beeton Productions. A Different Way is a ‘show and tell’ project connecting Performing Arts for Young Audiences with Disabled artists and young people. […]
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Oliver Twist: a new adaptation for Ramps on the Moon
In Spring 2020 Leeds Playhouse will present a new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic novel Oliver Twist. Bold, brutal and beautiful, this brand new version of the play is adapted by award-winning playwright Bryony Lavery and will be directed by Leeds Playhouse’s Associate Director Amy Leach, with dramaturgical support from Graeae’s Artistic Director Jenny Sealey. […]
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Graeae Fly the Flag for Human Rights
To mark the 70th anniversary of the United Declaration of Human Rights, Graeae are re-releasing their Acts of Memory film. This is as part of the Fly the Flag national season of work.
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Disability Arts Online and Graeae launch new arts podcast
Disability Arts Online, the leading publication for disability arts is joining forces with Graeae, one of the world’s most prominent disability-led theatre companies to deliver the Disability And…Podcast.
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Nickie Miles-Wildin joins Graeae as Associate Director
With the departure of Amit Sharma to Birmingham Repertory Theatre, we are delighted to announce the appointment of Nickie Miles-Wildin as Graeae’s new Associate Director.
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Sarah’s Singing Marathon for Ensemble
To help raise money and secure a future for D/deaf and disabled artists, Sarah Warren is doing a SINGING MARATHON throughout June to support Graeae’s Ensemble programme for young theatre makers.
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Amit Sharma to join Birmingham Rep
We’re thrilled to announce our Associate Director Amit Sharma will be joining Birmingham Repertory Theatre as their new Deputy Artistic Director in Spring / Summer 2019. He joins other new appointments Sean Foley as Artistic Director, and Rachael Thomas as Executive Director. Amit has been Graeae’s Associate Director since 2011, and is a graduate from Graeae’s Missing Piece […]
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This Is Not For You: Remembered
In Summer 2018, Graeae produced This Is Not For You, a large-scale and hugely ambitious new outdoor production by Mike Kenny with original music by Oliver Vibrans, co-commissioned by 14-18 NOW (the UK’s arts programme for the first-world war centenary) and Blesma, The Limbless Veterans. This unique show, directed by Jenny Sealey, was the first […]
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Graeae statement on Access to Work cap increase
“Grant to support disabled people in the workplace increases” (Press release) What this press release does not say is that prior to 2016, there was no limit on the amount of support D/deaf and disabled people could receive from ATW. Support was determined in respect to need. People have had their awards cut under […]
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Introducing our five new Patrons!
Graeae is delighted to announce the appointment of five new Patrons to help keep the company’s legacy alive. Graeae’s patrons are an integral part of keeping Graeae’s legacy thriving. We value their support, encouragement and enthusiasm, for both the company and for the social and artistic ethos Graeae promotes. What unites our five new patrons […]