Exciting opportunity to join our team! We're looking for an Artist Development Administrator to support the delivery of Graeae’s national artist development programme over the next 18 months! Deadline: Monday 15 June. More details below. graeae.org/recruitment/

Crips with Chips is back! We've teamed up with Mercury Theatre to bring you a night of short plays and extracts, platforming Disabled and neurodivergent writers and their new work. Join us on Friday 31 July at Mercury Theatre. Full details of the event below. graeae.org/project/crip...

We want to share some important updates about the claims process for Access to Work. It is vital that you are aware of the processes you need to follow to be successful in your claim. More information and resources can be found on our website: graeae.org/access-to-wo...

Our second community response to the cuts to Access to Work is now live! The writer had asked to remain anonymous, but we urge you to share this story and write to your MPs! Their experience is not the exception, it has become the rule. This must change! graeae.org/resource/com...

We are recruiting for new board members who are interested in making an impact on the future of Graeae. We are interested in applications from Deaf, Disabled, and neurodivergent individuals. Being a member of Graeae’s board is stimulating and rewarding. Learn more below! graeae.org/job/board-me...

We are endlessly grateful to every one of you who reached out when Jenny’s Access to Work was cut earlier this year. We know many of you wrote to your MPs, posted on social media, & it worked. Jenny’s ATW has been reinstated. Please keep sharing your experiences with us as we continue this fight!

On 12 March, the Public Accounts Committee held a hearing with key managers from the DWP who work on the Access to Work Scheme. If you missed the hearing or would like to revisit the questions, we have new resources on our website. graeae.org/resource/acc...

We reached our target and more, raising an incredible £13,600 for our Young Company through the Big Give campaign! A huge thank you to everyone who donated and shared our campaign and a big thanks to Arts Council England for match funding.

Support our young Disabled artists by removing barriers & making accessible pathways into the creative industry; ensuring they have equal opportunities and support to thrive and become the industry leaders of tomorrow. Every donation is doubled! #ArtsforImpact donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

The Big Give Arts for Impact campaign starts now! From 17 - 24 March, Graeae is raising funds to support our Young Company of Disabled artists. Support us to make high-quality, inclusive training possible. Every donation doubled! donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

Following the hearing, we have written an initial response with some key takeaways. You can read this response on our website. We will be providing a transcript of the hearing and alternative formats of the transcript in the coming days. graeae.org/resource/acc...

On Thursday 12 March, there will be a Public Accounts Committee Hearing with senior members of Access to Work and the DWP. The hearing will take place at 10am on Parliament TV. One stream will have British Sign Language interpretation, and one stream will not. More info: graeae.org/resource/acc...

Disabled Artists of the Future! We’re excited to announce that we’re taking part in the Big Give Arts for Impact campaign from the 17 - 24 March 2026, raising vital funds for our Young Company and we need your support. Save the date! donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

Solidarity with Jenny and everyone affected by the cuts to Access to Work.

You shouldn't have to be a significant person in the history of disability arts in order to get ATW ... but it's pretty telling of what the DWP are up to when they slash such a notable person's ATW.

Telling the leader of a nationally renowned Deaf/disabled theatre company that she can only have 18 hours of BSL Interpretation per week is so.... evil. Knowingly evil. Cuts to A2W will slowly remove our strongest voices and advocates from public life.

The government is cutting Graea Directoe Jenny Sealey's Access to Work by 50% - not only a direct assault on her equal right to work, but what feels like a targeted attack on the capacity of a leading disabled organisation to speak truth to power and challenge and change culture. This is obscene.

Graeae has been informed that our artistic director, faces swingeing cuts to Access to Work support on the same day we close our survey asking for feedback on the scheme. Read the full story on our website with a statement from Jenny Sealey: graeae.org/resource/acc...

Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences & responded to our Access to Work survey. Your voices are so valuable to our campaign for positive change to the Access to Work system. graeae.org/resource/acc...

Last day to complete our survey!

Have your say on your experience of Access to Work. To inform our response to The Public Accounts Committee Inquiry, we’ve created a short survey for our community and for those who would prefer to submit their evidence through Graeae. graeae.org/resource/acc...

Did you know that The Public Accounts Committee & National Audit Office have launched an inquiry into the Access to Work Scheme? There is a chance to submit your experience or fill in our survey, please check out our Access to Work page on our website for more info. graeae.org/resource/acc...

New year. New projects. New space? Graeae’s accessible award-winning spaces are available to hire! Check out the brochure on our webiste. graeae.org/who-we-are/o...

We are saddened to hear of the passing of the wonderful Julie Cleves. Julie was one of our Rhinestone Rollers, complete with her pink tasseled shirt and stetson hat. 

Her artwork graces our space at Bradbury Studios. Her art and spirit will be ever present in our space and in our hearts.

Lovely way to start the year and proud to see our Artistic Director Jenny Sealey and Executive Director Kevin Walsh in @thestage.co.uk 100! www.thestage.co.uk/features/the...

“We need more allies in our activism. 2026 needs to be all-embracing to ensure the theatrical landscape is rich with diversity of people and narratives.” Jenny Sealey, Artistic Director, Graeae shorturl.at/2oxBj

And the winner of Best North East Production: Bad Lads from @livetheatre.bsky.social and @graeaetheatre.bsky.social. Easily the best all-rounder at Live this year, with a revelation about a Youth Detention Centre and innovative use of captions and signing chrisontheatre.wordpress.com/2025/12/26/c...

Graeae’s Deaf, Disabled & neurodivergent writers have ended their coffee mornings this year with “12 Days of Christmas: on your radar, not your risk register.” In our rebellious spirit, this does not fit to the tune of 12 days of Christmas, but the sentiment does! graeae.org/resource/12-...

Today, in celebration of Disability History Month, we are highlighting the future of Disability in the arts through the young artists we have the pleasure of working with. The photos included in this post date back to the 1980s and follow us all the way up through to our current young company.

We'd like to highlight a podcast episode for Disability History Month from @disabilityarts.bsky.social featuring Cathy Waller and @touretteshero.bsky.social speaking about Access to Work. 

Content warning, this podcast contains strong language and references of a sexual nature. tinyurl.com/yj9tzup3

Today for Disability History Month we’d like to honour Disability Rights Activist Judy Heumann. Judy was known as the Mother of the Disability Rights Movement and she led the charge for equal rights in the U.S., and she was largely responsible for legislative changes from the 1970s onwards.

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...

We are kicking off Disability History Month here at Graeae! Over the next four weeks, we will be highlighting pieces of Graeae’s legacy and the legacy of those who led the Disability Rights movement.

The Bad Lads tour has come to an end and what a journey. Huge love and thanks to the incredible cast, creatives, the Medomsley men and all the venues who made this tour happen across the country. To every audience member who shared this powerful story with us, thank you.

It's Captioning Awareness week! And we want to say a big congrats to Stagetext who are celebrating 25 years of championing Deaf access across the UK. At Graeae all our shows are captioned. Check out the final week of our latest production, Bad Lads in Coventry & Stockton! graeae.org/event/bad-la...

Another ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for Bad Lads! We're now on the last week of the tour so there's still time to catch Bad Lads in Coventry and Stockton. 11-12 Nov Warwick Arts Centre 14-15 Nov ARC Stockton Arts Centre All shows integrate BSL, creative captions and audio description.

Take a bow @graeaetheatre.bsky.social for #BadLads at @unitytheatre.bsky.social. Been a LONG time since a piece of theatre has punched me in the stomach. 3 great performances+2 chairs+1 table=phenomenal storytelling! 🙌 #shameonmedomsley #justiceformedomsleyvictims #medomsleydisgrace

Our next The Hour: Spotlight will be on 27/11/25 – 12pm – 1pm and we will be hosting Graeae Theatre’s Deputy Artistic Director – Jodi Alissa Bickerton! Sign up here: thehourspotlightnov25.eventbrite.co.uk @graeaetheatre.bsky.social

Oh. Somehow missed this. What a magnetic man he was. RIP Nabil Shaban, great performer & founder of @graeaetheatre.bsky.social. Commiserations to all. Obit below by @tobyhadoke.bsky.social

Playwright Mike Kenny and director Jenny Sealey talk about creating Bad Lads. They share how they transformed real stories onto stage, balancing authenticity, care and creativity to give survivors’ stories the voice they deserve. Read the full interview on Liverpool Noise. shorturl.at/74QzV

This video by Insightful Environments wonderfully highlights our newly refurbished building, following a major redesign & refit this year. “This building is like no other place I know, because it’s the centre of excellence for Disability arts in theatre.” Mat Fraser vimeo.com/1131334440/b....

NEW TRAILER - Bad Lads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"The writing was fierce, poetic, jarring and raw" Theatre & Tonic On tour: 23 - 25 Oct Tobacco Factory Theatres 5 - 6 Nov Unity Liverpool 7 - 8 Nov Derby Theatre 11 - 12 Nov Warwick Arts Centre 14 - 15 Nov ARC Stockton Trailer: Round One Films shorturl.at/D2Igf

Final day to apply! Find out full details about the role and how to apply on our website: graeae.org/job/general-...

New review: Bad Lads at @livetheatre.bsky.social. One of the strongest all-rounders to come out of the north east this year, with @graeaetheatre.bsky.social encompassing compelling writing, an angry statement about indifference ... and an innovative use of sign language. wp.me/p2lCom-9TE

Read my review of the latest brave production from @graeaetheatre.bsky.social focusing on the true story of boys and young men who were subject to horrific abuse at Medomsley Detention Centre during the Thatcher years. Catch it on tour across the UK.

We're looking for a General Manager - Maternity Cover to join our team until Oct 2026. This is a wide-ranging, thrilling job in a vibrant, creative office and is perfect for someone with a passion for theatre, a well-run system, equality & advocacy. Apply by Mon 20 Oct: graeae.org/recruitment/

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “...unapologetically campaigning theatre, demanding justice and accountability." The Guardian Thanks to @livetheatre.bsky.social for a brilliant opening of Bad Lads. Our tour continues to Theatre Royal Plymouth 15 - 18 October. Book tickets here: theatreroyal.com/whats-on/bad...

TW child abuse and sexual assault Bad Lads by @graeaetheatre.bsky.social is an absolutely harrowing play about Medomsley detention centre - but one that needs our attention now. My review for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from @theguardian.com for our current production #BadLads in assoc, with @graeaetheatre.bsky.social 'unapologetically campaigning theatre, demanding justice and accountability' Read it in full at tinyurl.com/cw3f6hbc & then get your 🎟️ asap at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/bad...

Check out what audiences are saying about Bad Lads. The shocking true story of the boys held at Medomsley Detention Centre. Not to be missed! We're at Theatre Royal Plymouth next week 15 - 18 Oct. Full tour dates: graeae.org/event/bad-la... vimeo.com/1126150254?s...