Review: THE PROMISE, Birmingham Rep
New play The Promise, which has its world premiere at Birmingham Rep this week, looks at the intersectionality of dementia and deafness through the experiences of one family, and highlights the urgent need for more understanding and care options.
Updates Revealed For Birmingham Festival 2023
Following the announcement of Birmingham Festival 23, and confirmed funding from Arts Council England, local artists Elizabeth 'Zeddie' Lawal and Mukhtar Dar joined the Festival team as Artistic Associates.
Photos: First Look at Deafinitely Theatre's EVERYDAY
All new photos have been released for the upcoming production of Deafinitely Theatre’s Everyday, written and directed by Paula Garfield that opens tonight at New Diorama Theatre and runs until 11 June, ahead of a national tour visiting Birmingham Rep (16-18 June) and York Theatre Royal (21-22 June) before culminating at Northern Stage (24-25 June).
Deafinitely Theatre Awarded Funding From City Bridge Trust
Hundreds of deaf young people in London will take to the stage, boost their confidence and learn new skills, thanks to a £200,000 grant. Deafinitely Theatre - the UK's first deaf launched and led professional theatre company - has been awarded the funding from City Bridge Trust, the City of London Corporation's charity funder.
BWW Review: Broadway Across Canada's WAITRESS Will Leave You Feeling Warm and Fuzzy - and Craving Pie
Waitress, adapted from the 2007 film of the same name, tells the story of Jenna Hunterson, a pie-maker/waitress working at Joe's Pie Diner somewhere in the southern United States. Jenna (Bailey McCall) is unhappily married to Earl (Clayton Howe), who is physically and emotionally abusive. When she finds out that she is pregnant, even though she doesn't want it, Jenna vows to keep the baby and find a way out of her loveless marriage. Her co-workers, the nerdy Dawn (Gabriella Marzetta) and the no-nonsense Becky (Kennedy Salters), have their own personal issues but provide much-needed comfort and support to Jenna.
Photo Flash: First Look at Deafintiely Theatre's 4.48 PSYCHOSIS
Deafinitely Theatre and New Diorama Theatre present a new production of Sarah Kane's 4.48 Psychosis. Artistic Director of Deafinitely Theatre, Paula Garfield, directs Adam Bassett, Brian Duffy, Jim Fish and Matt Kyle. Opening at New Diorama Theatre on 21 September, with previews from 18 September and running until 13 October. The production then tours to Derby Theatre from 19 - 20 October.
Photo Flash: Deafinitely Theatre & New Diorama Theatre present CONTRACTIONS
Artistic Director of Deafinitely Theatre, Paula Garfield, today announces a new, site-specific production of Mike Bartlett's play Contractions as the company marks its 15th anniversary. A co-production with New Diorama Theatre and staged on a disused trading floor at New Diorama's ND2, it will be Deafinitely Theatre's first site-specific show. Garfield directs Fifi Garfield and Abigail Poulton in the production which opens at New Diorama's ND2 on 8 November, with previews from 1 November, and runs until 29 November.