Browsing Archives of Author »Charlie Swinbourne«

Jenny Hersh: That child with big ears and weird speech? They might be deaf!

October 28, 2019

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I’m going to start by revealing myself as the author of the Secret Deafie post “Wearing a Hearing Aid Changed […]

Donna Williams: “A powerful, poetic performance.” Extraordinary Wall of Silence theatre review – Bristol Old Vic

October 25, 2019

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A stark set with nowhere to hide. A talented cast of passionate actors. Compelling stories based on true life interwoven […]

Video: What happens when a hearing couple sample the ‘Deaf Cinema Experience’

October 22, 2019

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A sketch satirising the experiences of deaf people at the cinema has been released as a stand alone clip on […]

Five medals for GB team at World Deaf Tennis Championships

October 21, 2019

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Great Britain players have completed the 2nd World Deaf Tennis Championships with a  haul of five medals across senior and […]

Watch: ‘Swear Signs’ sketch from the new episode of sketch show Deaf Funny!

October 15, 2019

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Below you can see a sketch about swearing in sign language from the new episode 5 of award-winning sketch show […]

Deaf community pays tribute to Terry Riley

October 10, 2019

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The Deaf community is paying tribute to Terry Riley OBE, who sadly passed away yesterday, Wednesday 9th October. Riley’s career […]

Read: ‘As a black, deaf student, I work 10 times harder’ (via the Guardian)

October 9, 2019

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The Guardian has published an article by deaf student Jephta Asamoah about his experiences in education, both at school and […]

Emma Peasgood: Exploring Inclusivity for Deaf children in Finland and Sweden

October 7, 2019

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In 2018, I was very fortunate to be awarded a scholarship from the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust to travel to […]

Charlotte Little: More subtitled screenings are needed at UK cinemas

October 4, 2019

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Imagine that you’re at the cinema to see the latest blockbuster: you’re sitting in your seat, overpriced popcorn in hand, […]

Alison Smith: Accessibility at the Scottish Queer International Film Festival (in Glasgow next week!)

September 27, 2019

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Main photo: Still from Almost…. Directed by Teresa Garratty. What if there was a mainstream film festival where EVERY film […]