North East Deaf Youth Theatre
Launching in summer 2022, North East Deaf Youth Theatre aims to support deaf children and young people to develop their creative skills, build confidence and form new friendships.
Together with deaf arts organisation Turtléar, we will host a series of creative summer workshops for deaf children and young people that explore creative writing, acting, lighting and backstage skills.
August workshops are delivered by our Creative Associate EJ Raymond. EJ is profoundly deaf and a BSL user.
To find out more or to book, visit: www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk/north-east-deaf-youth-theatre
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Waterperry Opera Festival would like to offer BSL individuals, and their families a 25% discount on tickets to Peter and the Wolf! Just add the code Wolf25 before selecting your ticket at the checkouts.
Book tickets now at: www.waterperryoperafestival.co.uk/peterandthewolf
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