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Graeae Theatre Company
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Graeae is a force for change in world-class theatre, breaking down barriers & boldly placing Deaf, Disabled & neurodivergent artists centre stage.

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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.
Cream background, red lettering reads Graeae Theatre Company. There is a photo of Nabil Shaban, he is sat in his wheelchair reading the tempest. Below the image is a blue box with white text that reads: Disability History Month 2025. 20 November - 20 December
November 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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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.
Five men lined up, they have their arms around one another, and they are smiling at the camera. Behind them is a wall of windows.
November 17, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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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...
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November 11, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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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.
Cast members stand side by side behind a table. Craig signs in the middle while the other two look down. Text reads, 5 stars. It was one of the most effective incorporations of BSL I have ever seen. North West End.
November 10, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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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/
Purple background. Text reads, Join our team. General Manager -Maternity Cover. Deadline 20 October. Below is an image of young people smiling and cheering on stage of our show The Festival of Rights.
October 15, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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⭐⭐⭐⭐ “...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...
Cast members lay down, two on the floor and one behind on a table as they look up to the ceiling. Text reads 4 stars unapologetically campaigning theatre, demanding justice and accountability. The Guardian 2 cast members sit on seats whilst another stands over them. Text reads 5 stars heartbreakingly hard to watch but urgently necessary. Northern arts review. Cast members stand shoulder to shoulder under floodlights. 4 stars The stage, dares you not to look away. One cast member puts his arm around another, he looks nervous with his eyes closed. Text reads, Raynor and Yorke have deeply electric acting chemistry. The spy in the stalls.
October 13, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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Here’s your first look at the stunning production photos from our gripping new play, BAD LADS.

Only a few days left @livetheatre.bsky.social before we head on tour so grab those tickets now!

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ The Spy in the Stalls

Full tour dates: graeae.org/event/bad-la...

📸 Von Fox promotions
Three cast members stand shoulder to shoulder under flood lights. Caption screen behind reads in large font, Floodlights. Cast member Danny Raynor stands and points shouting at cast member Robin Paley Yorke as he jumps around the stage. All cast members lay down, two on the floor and one behind on a table. They look up to the ceiling. Caption screen above reads, Anything to block it out. Three cast members stand side by side looking in distress. Caption screen behind shows a mixture of layered words.
October 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Wishing the cast and creatives of Bad Lads a brilliant opening night @livetheatre.bsky.social running until 11 Oct before heading on tour.
Group photos on stage with the Bad Lads cast and creatives. Some sit on a table with others standing to the side smiling.
October 2, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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We're recruiting for a General Manager - Maternity Cover.

A dynamic, exciting role in a vibrant, creative office. Perfect for someone who has a passion for theatre, organisation and champions equality, and advocacy.

Deadline: Monday 20 October.
Find out how to apply: graeae.org/recruitment/
Red background with an image of the outside of Graeae's building. Text reads we're recruiting. General Manager - Maternity Cover. Deadline 20 October 2025
September 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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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
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📸Becky Bailey
Cast member Danny Raynor stands behind other cast member Robin Paley Yorke with an intense look on his face while Robin looks on nervously. The cast, interpreter and director Jenny Sealey stand around the script on a stand in conversation. Cast members Craig Paining, Danny Raynor and Robin Paley Yorke in a line with script in hand. Craig is signing. Director Jenny Sealey stands behind cast member Robin Paley Yorke holding his arms while they both smile and laugh.
September 12, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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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
Three images, one outside of Graeae, one in the foyer highlighting a large e in the arched window and a living room with sofa and chairs. Text reads on a red background Open House Festival, Sunday 14 September 11am to 4pm.
August 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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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...
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August 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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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...
Split red and blue background with three headshots in a row. Text reads, Danny Raynor as Older Jackie, Robin Paley Yorke as Younger Jackie, Craig Painting Performance Interpreter
July 10, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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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.
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July 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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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
A wavy rainbow with Graeae's black logo on the top. There are layered triangles in black, brown, blue, pink, white, and yellow coming from the side. On the top of the yellow triangle is the outline of a circle in purple, this is taken from the intersex-inclusive progress flag.
June 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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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.

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Our community cannot & should not take this further assault on civil liberties!
Beige background with Graeae logo in red. Text reads, We Are Working - Allow Us To Continue
May 22, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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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/
May 7, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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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...
Bright yellow background with an image of Christian in a circle to the left. Text reads, Mercury Creatives, meet the Graeae Associate Christian Markham.
May 6, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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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...
Ciaran Forrest in a red tshirt holding a red jacket looks out into the audience, shocked. He stands next to another actor wearing blue dungarees.
April 2, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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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
Cream background, red Graeae logo. Black text reads, An open letter in regard to proposed resource cuts.
March 26, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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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!
A programme standing on a table in front of a window, text reads beyond showcase 2025, Thursday 20 March hosted at Octagon theatre Bolton
March 20, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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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
Front lobby of Graeae's building, under construction. New walls have been put up, there are construction materials all around the floor. Light spills in through the window highlighting the giant "A" in the window. The mezzanine level of the building. a new room has been built. There is space for a glass wall to be set into the room. There is construction equipment throughout the space. Graeae's old office space is under construction. Red and white hazard tape is tied between metal poles. There are large strips of metal on the ground. A new meeting room has been built. The front of the room has sliding glass doors, the walls and flooring is unfinished, wires hang down from the ceiling.
March 12, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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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.
The Children's Company team sat in a circle smiling to camera. The Young Company group dance and move around the space.
March 6, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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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
Cream background, blue text reads Graeae, How-to be an administrator in the arts. Bridget Russon, a performer and producer, shares a bit about her experience as Graeae's administrator. Check it out on our website now!
February 21, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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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.
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February 17, 2025 at 11:41 AM