We need your help more than ever!
We believe creativity is a human right. For over 40 years, Graeae has been cultivating and championing the careers of Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists, both across the UK and internationally.
Our work is only made possible by our community, our allies and our ambassadors. Collectively, we’ll kickstart change for the next generation of leaders.
This is how we spend your money:
- Young Companies – We hold regular drama sessions with two groups, one age 6-13, the other 14+. Our sessions support participation in creative activities, reduce isolation and improve independence and self esteem. They’re also really fun.
- Beyond – A national network of independent disabled artists who have faced barriers to getting their work made. We match them up with regional theatres who can offer rehearsal space, producing, marketing and showcasing opportunities.
- Productions –Â your funding helps us make creatively accessible theatre now and in the future.
If your career has been given a lift from Graeae and you would like to pay it forward, or you’ve seen a Graeae show or just like what we do, you can become a supporter at the link below.
Graeae is a registered charity (284589) and is registered with the Fundraising Regulator.
Testimonials
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Put simply, Graeae rocks. It’s a thrilling theatre company, peopled by thrilling folk. It is why I agreed to become a Patron.
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Graeae is family. It’s support. It’s people who get it and make work happen.
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Gallery
![A crowd of people and performers all wearing t-shirts reading 'Graeae Team'. They are clapping and cheering.](https://ee6xcki6h9s.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Jenny-and-cast-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=90&webp=90&avif=80&ssl=1)
![Three performers on stage. The one in a wheelchair gestures to her ear, smiling. The second sits on a block watching her. The third is a DJ stood behind her decks.](https://ee6xcki6h9s.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20-STORIES-_-HIGH-TIMES-AND-DIRTY-MONSTERS-17-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=90&webp=90&avif=80&ssl=1)
![The cast of the Graeae Production of Cosmic Scallies, gathered around Graeae Patron, Emma Thompson for a group picture. Some people are crouching in front. They are all smiling at the camera.](https://ee6xcki6h9s.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Cast-of-Cosmic-Scallies-with-Emma-Thompson-Image-by-Mihaela-Bodlovic-06-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=90&webp=90&avif=80&ssl=1)
![The cast of High Times and Dirty Monsters](https://ee6xcki6h9s.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20-STORIES-_-HIGH-TIMES-AND-DIRTY-MONSTERS-198-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=90&webp=90&avif=80&ssl=1)
![A series of participants of the children's drama group for 6-11 year olds, all dressed in orange boiler suits outside, with three sitting in wheelchairs.](https://ee6xcki6h9s.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Childrens-drama-group-for-6-11-year-olds-4-test-content.jpeg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=90&webp=90&avif=80&ssl=1)
![Jack Hunter & Maya Coates in rehearsals. They are smiling at each other.](https://ee6xcki6h9s.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/small-030222GraeaeTheatre-0919-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=90&webp=90&avif=80&ssl=1)
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