Posts by Sula Gleeson
#70things: get the list
The Arts Council is 70 years old today! That’s seven decades of investing in great art and culture across England. Many people have benefited from grants from the Arts Council, so join in their celbrations. “To celebrate our birthday, we’ve put together a list of 70 creative, fun and affordable activities that anyone can do.”…
Read MoreBSL Zone
BSL Zone has announced that: “Community Channel beats its fundraising target! As we explained recently, the Community Channel has been fundraising so that it can continue to broadcast programmes. We have now been told that it has raised more money than it was aiming to, so it will be able to continue broadcasting for the…
Read MoreAdam Hills – Clown Heart
This was in the Evening Standard the other evening. Quite impressive to see the fact that Mr Hills has a BSL interpreter booked, and this fact is proudly displayed and is right there clear for all to see under the date. Other venues and organisations could learn from this. This is an example of good…
Read MoreFreshly Scratched Deaf and Hard of Hearing Artists Night
Battersea Arts Centre, London “We are currently accepting applications for our Freshly Scratched Deaf and Hard of Hearing Artists Night, which is an opportunity for artists and companies to showcase their work at Battersea Arts Centre. It is an opportunity to test a creative idea in front of a live audience and to get feedback.…
Read MoreAccess to Work limits Deaf actors say London Theatre Company
Taken from the British Deaf News: The Graeae Theatre Company, based in London, has claimed the government’s disability employment scheme, Access to Work, has created a “glass ceiling” that limits the support deaf actors can receive. The disability-led company’s operations director Kevin Walsh said the self-employed nature of an acting career meant many performers were…
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