Signed Culture's board members
Sula Gleeson
Sula Gleeson (Chair) has had a varied career, starting as a teacher but ending up as a BSL/English Interpreter.
Achieving two degrees, a post graduate diploma and a Masters Degree with bits of theatre thrown in between it all.
Sula has been connected to SPIT – now Signed Culture – for a few years now, and is still keen to be promoting the work it does, and helping any individual, venue or organisation to achieve as near equal access for Deaf BSL users as possible to all aspects of the arts.
Steve Hawkins
Steve Hawkins is passionate about supporting profoundly Deaf people’s wish to participate in and enjoy the arts.
He has had a hearing loss since birth which has gradually worsened and he well understands the frustration of not being able to understand what has been said.
Steve has been involved in support of the profoundly Deaf community since 1992 and has been a director of SPIT/Signed Culture since 2009.
Tim Jolly
With an interest in areas of access. His work includes: international music touring, arts festivals and government event.
He has a passion for making arts accessible and dog walking.
David Perkins
David Perkins is the Head of Technical for Nichols plc, who make and sell the popular soft drink Vimto around the world.
He became involved with Signed Culture through the Business in the Arts North West initiative, which helps to bring business skills to arts and culture.
Outside work, David is a season ticket holder at Manchester United and enjoys walking in the Lake District.
John Wilson
John Wilson is a Deaf BSL-using Guide/Lecturer/Historian for a wide range of museums and galleries across the UK and is BSL Tours Curator at the Royal Academy of Arts.
He was a founder member of SPIT the forerunner of Signed Culture, some 25 years ago!
He is currently a Trustee of BSLBT along with Galloway Conservation Centre which reflects his love of nature.
Sarah Gatford
Sarah has a wide variety of experience as a BSL/English interpreter, specialising in theatre, the arts and mental health. Her involvement with Signed Culture gives her the opportunity to share her knowledge and experience, encouraging an approach which embraces BSL accessibility as the norm.
She dances salsa, bachata and kizomba, sings and enjoys being a Labrador owner.
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All performances are semi-integrated BSL, audio-described and Relaxed Performers and creators: Jacqui Beckford, Karen Spicer, Claire Hodgson, Nandi Bhebhe Three women paused at a moment in time –
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All performances are semi-integrated BSL, audio-described and Relaxed
Performers and creators: Jacqui Beckford, Karen Spicer, Claire Hodgson, Nandi Bhebhe
Three women paused at a moment in time – the menopause – talk about their fears, confront losses and invite acceptance as they unpack their real-life stories with soaring humour, honesty and rage.
Claire used to be a disco-dancing champion, now she juggles family and work. Jacqui’s a carer to many but there’s stuff she needs to get off her chest. Karen’s survived eating disorders and she’s got something to say. Join our emotional-load-bearers, up-all-nighters and piece-picker-uppers as they find their way through the frustration, freedom and possibility of those middle years.
Layering elements of song, movement and live BSL interpretation into the narrative, this transformational and witty show connects experiences from different cultures and communities into a collective whole. Created by Diverse City’s co-Artistic Director Claire Hodgson who wants to encourage more openness around the subject of menopause, Mid Life does so with generous empathy and keen observation.
https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2020/event/diverse-city-mid-life
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(Saturday) 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location
The Barbican Theatre
Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS
Event Details
All performances are semi-integrated BSL, audio-described and Relaxed Performers and creators: Jacqui Beckford, Karen Spicer, Claire Hodgson, Nandi Bhebhe Three women paused at a moment in time –
Event Details
All performances are semi-integrated BSL, audio-described and Relaxed
Performers and creators: Jacqui Beckford, Karen Spicer, Claire Hodgson, Nandi Bhebhe
Three women paused at a moment in time – the menopause – talk about their fears, confront losses and invite acceptance as they unpack their real-life stories with soaring humour, honesty and rage.
Claire used to be a disco-dancing champion, now she juggles family and work. Jacqui’s a carer to many but there’s stuff she needs to get off her chest. Karen’s survived eating disorders and she’s got something to say. Join our emotional-load-bearers, up-all-nighters and piece-picker-uppers as they find their way through the frustration, freedom and possibility of those middle years.
Layering elements of song, movement and live BSL interpretation into the narrative, this transformational and witty show connects experiences from different cultures and communities into a collective whole. Created by Diverse City’s co-Artistic Director Claire Hodgson who wants to encourage more openness around the subject of menopause, Mid Life does so with generous empathy and keen observation.
https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2020/event/diverse-city-mid-life
Time
(Saturday) 7:45 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
The Barbican Theatre
Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS
Event Details
BSL Interpreter - Sarah Hides Based on the hit animated TV series on Nickelodeon produced by Spin Master, PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” brings everybody’s favourite pups to the
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BSL Interpreter – Sarah Hides
Based on the hit animated TV series on Nickelodeon produced by Spin Master, PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” brings everybody’s favourite pups to the stage for an action-packed, high-energy, musical adventure. When Mayor Goodway is nowhere to be found on the day of the Great Adventure Bay Race, the pups come to the rescue.
Join Ryder, Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Rubble, Zuma, Skye and Everest, when they take the stage.
To book tickets to access the interpreter, please email access@o2apollomanchester.co.uk
https://academymusicgroup.com/o2apollomanchester/events/1293644/paw-patrol-race-rescue-tickets
Time
Year Around Event (2020)
Location
O2 Apollo Manchester,
Stockport Road, Ardwick Green, Manchester, M12 6AP
Event Details
BSL Interpreter - Sarah Hides Based on the hit animated TV series on Nickelodeon produced by Spin Master, PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” brings everybody’s favourite pups to the
Event Details
BSL Interpreter – Sarah Hides
Based on the hit animated TV series on Nickelodeon produced by Spin Master, PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” brings everybody’s favourite pups to the stage for an action-packed, high-energy, musical adventure. When Mayor Goodway is nowhere to be found on the day of the Great Adventure Bay Race, the pups come to the rescue.
Join Ryder, Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Rubble, Zuma, Skye and Everest, when they take the stage.
To book tickets to access the interpreter, please email customerservices@theticketfactory.com
Time
Year Around Event (2020)
Location
Arena Birmingham
B1 2AA
