For a BSL version of this information, watch
here
Here's everything that's coming up that we'd love to invite you to...
Wednesday 6 December, 12.30-2pm
Sign language chatty corner at The Watermill
Riverside Cafe. Drop in anytime to chat in BSL, whether you're fluent or a total beginner. BSL interpreter present.
Saturday 9 December, 2.30pm and Monday 11 December at 1.30pm
BSL integrated performances of The Wizard of Oz (closed captions available on request, see 2 Nov Macbeth above for booking info) at The Watermill. BSL usher present.
Sunday 17 December, 5pm
Closed captioning available on request for
The Wizard of Oz at The Watermill (see 2 Nov Macbeth above for booking info).
Friday 22 December, 3pm
BSL interpreted performance of
Potted Panto by our friends at Reading Rep Theatre.
Friday 2 February to Saturday 16 March
Sherlock and
the Poison Wood is a new rock musical and will have creative captioning
on every performance. BSL integrated performances on Saturday 2 March at
2.30pm and Monday 4 March at 7.30pm.
Saturday 24 February and Saturday 2 March
For backstage insight into Sherlock, book your place on these workshops: P Burton-Morgan on Performance Process and Mark Smith on Movement Both events are BSL interpreted. You might recognise Mark’s name; he’s the Artistic Director of Deaf Men Dancing
Wednesday 14 February
To get us in the mood for our Youth Ensemble production, our Neverland Family Fun Day is in February half term, with activities and storytelling, with BSL.
Saturday 23 March to Saturday 30 March
Our Youth Ensemble production of Wendy and Peter Pan has lots of BSL integrated and captioned options.
Ongoing, 1st and 3rd Wednesday every month
Sign Language Chatty Corner is 12.30pm to 2pm, roughly every 2 weeks. 1st Wednesday of the month at The Watermill (6 December, 3 January, etc) and 3rd Wednesday of the month at Newbury Library as part of Educafe. Just turn up and chat! Any level of BSL knowledge is welcome.
Starting again in January on Monday evenings
Duologue youth drama group for 11-17 years who are hearing or deaf. Adult volunteers welcome. BSL interpreter present.
We're always keen to hear from workshop leaders or creative people who are deaf or can sign.
For any further details, contact Lixi on lixi@watermill.org.uk
Hope to see you soon!