Browsing Archives of Author »Charlie Swinbourne«

Stuart Harrison: Addressing the Gaps: Inclusion of Deaf Young People in Talent Identification Pathways (BSL)

October 9, 2024

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As Vice President of UK Deaf Sport, I would like to respond to Sport England’s Head of Inclusion’s blog on […]

Deaf charities respond with ‘anger’ and ‘disappointment’ after Welsh BSL GCSE plans suspended

October 3, 2024

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The British Deaf Association (BDA) has responded with ‘anger’ and the National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) and Signature with ‘disappointment’ […]

‘I decided either I’m going to live wonderfully or not at all.’ Eloise Pennycott on her journey as a writer and actor (BSL)

September 30, 2024

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Interview and photography by Charlie Swinbourne I meet Eloise Pennycott, who is an actor and writer, in the bar at […]

Charlie Swinbourne: Photo essay of the Stand up Comedy Extravaganza in London

September 23, 2024

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Last Friday saw several hundred deaf people attend the Stand Up Comedy Extravaganza held in London, which saw nine deaf […]

“I can’t believe I’m on that stage again!” Nadia Nadarajah on starring as Cleopatra at Shakespeare’s Globe (BSL)

September 5, 2024

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Antony and Cleopatra is on at the Globe until 15th September. Find out more and book tickets here! Photos and […]

“I was really low.” Jazzy Whipps on Bim Ajadi’s new documentary on her recovery from online trolling (BSL)

September 3, 2024

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Becoming Jazzy Whipps premieres on Together TV, Thursday 5th September at 7pm and will then be available online. More details […]

Dr Rosamund Oates: The nicknames of famous deaf artists from history (BSL)

August 19, 2024

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Some of the most popular artists of the 16th and 17th centuries were deaf and could charge really high prices […]

Elisa Nuevo Vallin: Steps to unlearn Audism (BSL)

August 14, 2024

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Today, I want to address a crucial topic that demands our attention – the urgent need to unlearn audism and […]

Stuart Harrison: Fake BSL and the importance of deaf tutors teaching British Sign Language (BSL)

August 13, 2024

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In a recent and unfortunate incident, Tim Scannell, a well-respected British Sign Language (BSL) tutor from the West Midlands, faced […]

Dr Rosamund Oates: The Renaissance through Deaf Eyes (BSL)

August 8, 2024

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The renaissance was one of the most important movements in Western art and culture.  Starting in Italy in the 15th […]