Deafinitely Theatre And New Diorama Theatre Announce Events To Accompany 4.48 PSYCHOSIS
By: Stephi Wild Oct. 03, 2018
Deafinitely Theatre today announce a series of events to complement the run of Paula Garfield's critically acclaimed production of Sarah Kane's award-winning play 4.48 Psychosis. This gives the audience a unique opportunity to hear discussions on various topics related to the play and to participate in Q&A sessions with the director, members of the cast, academics and deaf people.
These include Dr Jim Cromwell (clinical psychologist working in British Sign Language), Dr Sarah Powell (deaf clinical psychologist working for BSL), Herbert Klein (award winning deaf advisor National Deaf Services/ National Deaf CAMHS, South West London & St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust) and the deafblind runner, James Clarke. The topics will cover areas such as psychosis over past 20 years, mental health issues and working with disabled actors.
Events Schedule:
New Diorama Theatre
4 October 2018 8.45 - 9.15pm
Post Show Q&A: Putting the mind on stage*
with Paula Garfield and the cast
Exploring how the play was brought to life - an opportunity for audiences to ask the team about their experiences working on this show with such a taboo subject matter.
Old Diorama Arts Centre
5 October 2018 5 - 6.30pm
Panel discussion: Breaking the silence
with James Clarke and Herbert Klein
A relaxed panel discussion asking why people and in particular men, and even more so deaf men, find the topic of mental health taboo to discuss.
New Diorama Theatre
6 October 2018 4.15 - 4.45pm
Post Show Q&A: 4.48 Psychosis 20 Years on *
with Paula Garfield and the cast
An opportunity for audiences to ask is this play still relevant two decades on, and what advances have there been in deaf mental health.
Wellcome Collection
9 October 2018 4 - 6pm
Symposium: A safe space to break the taboo
Join Deafinitley Theatre and a range of deaf mental health academics and experts as they explore in 20 year's time what advances they hope to see in deaf mental health provision Venue: Forum, Wellcome Collection. Time: 4-6pm (FREE, BSL Interpreted)
With Dr Jim Cromwell, Dr Sarah Powell, Hannah Whalley, James Clarke and Dr Alex Hamilton
Old Diorama Arts Centre
12 October 2018 5 - 6.30pm
Panel discussion: Making voices heard
with Herbert Klein
Where do we go from here? How to make a noise and improve? 20 years on, how can we ensure we improve the provision for deaf mental health?
Derby Theatre
19 October 2018 9.30 - 9.50pm
Post Show Q&A: Putting the mind on stage
with Paula Garfield and Dr Sarah Powell
Exploring how the play was brought to life - an opportunity for audiences to ask the team about their experiences working on this show with such a taboo subject matter.
*This is also part of this year's Thought Fest, a festival of innovation, mindfulness and sustainability at Regents Place powered by Knowledge Quarter
4.48 Psychosis
By Sarah Kane
New Diorama Theatre Until 13 October 2018
Derby Theatre 19 - 20 October 2018
Cast: Adam Bassett, Brian Duffy, Jim Fish, Matt Kyle
Director: Paula Garfield; Designer: Paul Burgess; Lighting Designer: Joe Hornsby
Composer & Sound Designer: Chris Bartholomew; Visual Consultant: Alim Jayda
Voice Coach: Elspeth Morrison
Directed by Paula Garfield, 4.48 Psychosis is performed in British Sign Language and spoken English for the very first time.
"I had a night in which everything was revealed to me.
How can I speak again?"
The early hours of the morning. You're alone, with only your thoughts. How did you get here? And how do you get out? Sarah Kane's searing, final play in a ground-breaking new production from Deafinitely Theatre.
Award-winning Deafinitely Theatre bring its celebrated bilingual approach to Sarah Kane's lyrical and haunting final play about mental health.
4.48 Psychosis contains strong language and explores issues of mental health, depression and suicide. Recommended age: 16+
Sarah Kane was born in 1971. Her first play, Blasted, was produced at The Royal Court Theatre Upstairs in 1995. Her second play, Phaedra's Love, was produced at The Gate Theatre in 1996. In April 1998, Cleansed was produced at The Royal Court Theatre Downstairs, and in September 1998, Crave was produced by Paines Plough and Bright Ltd at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh. Her last play, 4.48 Psychosis, premièred at the Royal Court Jerwood Theatre Upstairs in June 2000. Her short film, Skin, produced by British Screen/Channel Four, premièred in June 1997. Sarah Kane died in 1999.
Box Office: 0207 383 9034 www.newdiorama.com
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