My BBC Radio 4 Drama Love Across The Ages is being repeated on Thursday in the afternoon drama slot at 2:15pm. An exploration of expressions of queer love in the past. My next commission for Radio 4 is an adaptation of novel The Last of the Mohicans. The 2-part series will air in December.

Check out our Bad Lads BSL Flyer with performance interpreter Craig Painting. A gripping true story of the boys held at Medomsley Detention Centre in County Durham in the 1980s. Opening at Live Theatre 2 – 11 Oct then on tour. Tour dates: graeae.org/event/bad-la... vimeo.com/1114222663?f...

Rehearsal photos are in! First week of rehearsals nearly done for our gripping new play, Bad Lads written by Mike Kenny, created from a story by Jimmy Coffey & the testimonies of the other Medomsley boys. Directed by Jenny Sealey. All shows BSL, CAP, AD graeae.org/event/bad-la... 📸Becky Bailey

Discover Bradbury Studios, home to Graeae at the Open House Festival! Join us for a tour throughout the day on Sunday 14 September between 11am – 4pm and find out more about the building and what we do. More details here: programme.openhouse.org.uk/listings/13268 #OpenHouseFestival2025

We’ve launched a new Membership Scheme! Join us as a Member, Ambassador, or Legend starting from £5 a month and help us keep creating bold, radical and accessible theatre now and in the future. Find out more on our How to Donate page: graeae.org/support-us/h...

Giving a voice to the ‘bad lads’… Dr Sue O’Rourke, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, on her involvement with a new @graeaetheatre.bsky.social production around the legacy of the ‘short sharp shock’. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

This season don't miss out on £11 Preview Tickets for #BadLads in assoc. with @graeaetheatre.bsky.social & #BigAnge by @jamieeastlake.bsky.social Snap up these tickets whilst you still can at www.live.org.uk

Graeae's new show, Bad Lads in association with Live Theatre opens here from Thurs 2 - Sat 11 Oct before going on a national tour. Get your tickets now!

ITC's new forum will be hosted by @20storieshigh.bsky.social Focusing on their Access Manifesto, created with @graeaetheatre.bsky.social Find out more: www.itc-arts.org/events/event...

Introducing the cast for our upcoming production of BAD LADS. A new play by Mike Kenny, directed by Jenny Sealey. Welcome Danny Raynor, Robin Paley Yorke, and our Performance Interpreter, Craig Painting. Check out full tour dates on our website. Book tickets now! graeae.org/event/bad-la...

We mark Disability Pride Month by continuing what we’ve always done; putting Deaf, Disabled & neurodivergent artists at the heart of our work. At the moment, our community is under attack by the institution that is supposed to protect & provide for us. We will continue to fight for access for all.

In Good Company & Graeae present DEFIANT Symposium. How do we defend our rights to work and be a crucial part of the creative industry? Saturday 12 July, 10am at Derby Theatre & online. Tickets FREE. More info & how to book, visit the link below. derbytheatre.co.uk/event/defian...

📢 We've compiled a page of information on issues affecting Access to Work customers and new applicants, and details on how we can help. There are also actions you can take to fight the proposed changes to Access to Work. Read now and help #ProtectAtW disabilityarts.online/resources/gu...

limpingchicken.com/2025/06/04/j... Jenny Sealey on Access to Work and PIP cuts (BSL)

What if raving were truly accessible? Drawing from rave culture and the lived experiences of disabled dancers, Over and Over (and over again) is a search for the ultimate rave utopia. A temporary escape from life’s pressures through dance, energy, and connection. Tickets: bit.ly/SWEOverAndOver

Happy Pride Month to all our LGBTQ+ friends, artists and supporters. We want to take a moment, between fighting to break down the many barriers that our beautiful, multi-faceted communities are facing, to celebrate queer joy in all its forms. 1/3

We're delighted to announce our new show BAD LADS, created from the testimonies of the Medomsley boys. A new play by Mike Kenny, directed by Jenny Sealey. A Graeae production in association with Live Theatre touring nationally this autumn. Details and tour dates below! graeae.org/event/bad-la...

I’m profoundly sad to say that as of today, I’ll no longer be able to do my job as co-artistic director of #Touretteshero because of a recent decision by #AccessToWork to cut my support by 61%. Read & share this post, the hardest I've had to write: www.touretteshero.com/2025/05/23/a... 1/4

We have released a statement on the impact of recent proposed policy changes & benefits reform within the Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper. graeae.org/resource/gra... Our community cannot & should not take this further assault on civil liberties!

The UK’s disability art scene is a source of international pride. At Graeae, we have been “getting disabled people into work” since 1980. 👇 graeae.org/resource/gra...

A statement from Graeae. Graeae stands in solidarity with trans and non-binary people and remains committed to creating safe and inclusive spaces for all. Read full statement below. graeae.org/resource/gra...

It's Deaf Awareness Week, and members from our Young Company share why British Sign Language Interpreters are so important and what it means to them. Sign up to our mailing list to keep up to date with what our Young Company are up to! graeae.org/mailing-list/

Meet Graeae's Associate! We're working with Mercury Creatives who are organising ‘Relationship Building’ events for Deaf, Disabled & neurodivergent artists, led by our Associate, Christian Markham. Meet for a chat on Sat 31 May, 11am–2pm. More details: www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/class/meet-t...

We can't believe it's been a year since we released our BSL/Captioned version of Jenny Sealey’s Desert Island Discs and we still can't get enough of it! Have you ever wondered which book, luxury item, and eight tracks Jenny Sealey would take to a desert island? 👇 graeae.org/resource/des...

To celebrate Autism Acceptance Day, actor Ciaran Forrest, has written a community story for our website. In his piece, Ciaran writes about his experience on Romeo and Juliet, and how being autistic has shaped his experience in the industry. Check it out now! graeae.org/resource/cia...

We support those marching with power today for Deaf, Disabled, neurodivergent, chronically ill people, and those with lived experience of mental health, against more cuts. In light of today's statement from the government, it only feels right to reshare the following video. 1/3 tinyurl.com/5fxf6m92

Follow along with DPAC and @crips-against-cuts.bsky.social Day of Action here!

We are opposed to the government’s announcement of more cuts and freezes to resources that support Deaf, Disabled, neurodivergent, chronically ill people, and those with lived experience of mental health to live equitably in UK society. Check out our open letter here: tinyurl.com/2wb2bbhb

Olivier award-winning playwright and screenwriter Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini has claimed theatres are still asking them to fund their own access requirements. Read more 👉 www.thestage.co.uk/news/mat...

It’s showcase day for BEYOND! We’re super exited to be at Octagon theatre in Bolton. Tech has started and we can’t wait to welcome everyone!

If you’re a disabled, neurodivergent or chronically ill person who experiences light as a barrier within theatre please do complete our short survey (8 questions) & contribute to our research on mapping & communicating about lighting in live performance: www.touretteshero.com/2025/02/10/l...

We would like to wish everyone a happy Sign Language Week 2025! This week celebrates British Sign Language and Irish Sign Language. It commemorates the first time BSL was recognised as a language by the UK government on 18 March 2003. Jenny Sealey shares a message below! vimeo.com/1066563592/b...

You aren't going to want to miss this incredible performance. Experience a beat-driven, joyful journey to the perfect rave with Candoco Dance Company and Dan Daw Creative Projects. Check it out and book your tickets today!

We have another update from Bradbury Studios as our Capital Project continues. Walls are beginning to be completed, and our new lobby and meeting spaces are beginning to take shape! You can learn more about our Capital Project via our website: tinyurl.com/dnb3f5yn

As a reminder, we have an incredible project to mark Women's History Month over on instagram! Be sure to check it out! www.instagram.com/graeaetheatr...

A happy team debrief after a fun and energetic morning session with our Children’s Company on Saturday – plot twists and characters are in full development. The afternoon was spent with our Young Company using their performance skills through monologues from Antigone.

We at Graeae are deeply concerned about the rise of dehumanising, abusive, and hateful language being used casually by both everyday people and individuals in positions of power. The acceptance and normalisation of discriminatory language uphold eugenicist ideals. 1/2

This Women’s History Month, we set a goal: we wanted to hear from as many Deaf, Disabled, and neurodivergent women as possible. We reached out to our community and they shared their experiences, these are being shared via Instagram throughout the month of March. Find out more: tinyurl.com/26hmz3wv

We are so pleased to announce that our next how-to video is live! This resource comes from one of our administrators at Graeae, Bridget Russon. In the video, Bridget tells us a bit about her experience and some of the unexpected aspects of the role. Watch the video here: tinyurl.com/yfnhz493

We're hiring for a Graeae Associate! A new & exciting role helping to connect artists at Mercury Theatre and Graeae. You will play a key role in the creation and smooth running of artist focused programmes in the East of England. Deadline: 3 March. graeae.org/job/graeae-a...

We're hiring for a Graeae Associate! A new & exciting role helping to connect artists at Mercury Theatre and Graeae. You will play a key role in the creation and smooth running of artist focused programmes in the East of England. Deadline: 3 March. graeae.org/job/graeae-a...

We're excited to launch the next phase of our #LightMaps project, exploring how light can be a barrier for disabled & neurodivergent people in the theatre. If you've got perspectives you're up for sharing do complete our short survey. Spread the word too www.touretteshero.com/2025/02/10/l...

February is LGBTQ+ History month in the UK. Graeae will always support the LGBTQ+ community in their fight for rights, justice, and joy. We have created a resource for our website detailing examples of LGBTQ+ stories from Graeae’s history. Find out more: tinyurl.com/3hdjsj4f

🎭 @graeaetheatre.bsky.social are looking for someone with accountancy qualifications or significant financial management experience and an interest in theatre to join them as Finance Manager. Closing - 10 Feb Location - London/Hybrid ££ - £42K https://buff.ly/4hpsDlO

We are excited to share a first look at our Capital Project updates! There are a several new walls going up to create more meeting spaces throughout the building. What are you most looking forward to in our space once it is completed? Find out more here: tinyurl.com/ydsfyypw

We want to share a huge thank you to everyone who joined us at our New Writing Festival at Rich Mix. To our panelists, actors, directors, writers and access team, it truly was a weekend full of celebration, conversation and brilliant plays. Photos: Henri T & Charlie Swinbourne.

Join our team in Hoxton! If you are a finance professional with accountancy qualifications or significant financial management experience and with an interest in theatre, this may be an opportunity for you. Deadline: Monday 10 Feb. Apply here: graeae.org/job/finance-...

Completely blown away by @graeaetheatre.bsky.social’s New Writing festival today. Usually heavily involved in the new music narrative, it was really welcoming to see how our friends in theatre are tackling the industry crisis. And there were some absolutely bloody compelling short plays.