Graeae presents
The Iron Man
By Ted Hughes adapted for Graeae by Paul Sirett
The unexpected arrival of the towering Iron Man casts a shadow of fear across a small farm community. But when an enormous dragon from outer-space threatens to annihilate the planet, it is the Iron Man who comes to the rescue. Ted Hughes' classic modern fable is brought to life through a colossal iron puppet, live and recorded soundscapes and a compelling mix of words, sign language and audio description.
A talented cast of Deaf and disabled actors and musicians come together under the direction of Jenny Sealey and Amit Sharma to re-create one of the greatest modern-day fables in an adaptation which spans generations and leaves audiences enthralled.
Winner of the Latest 7 Award for Best Children's Show at The Brighton Festival 2011 and three NNFEST Children Choice Awards, at the Norfolk & Norwich Festival 2011.
All performances incorporate audio description and BSL interpretation.
Originally commissioned by Without Walls and Greenwich+Docklands International Festival
Photography and editing - Alison Baskerville http://www.alisonbaskerville.co.uk/
Graeae and GDIF present
The Limbless Knight - A Tale of Rights Reignited
In association with Strange Fruit
Friday 21 -- Sunday 23 June 2013 Times: Friday 2pm & 7.45pm, Saturday 2.15pm & 6.40pm, Sunday 1pm & 4pm
Greenwich + Docklands International Festival
Island Gardens, Saunders Ness Road, Tower Hamlets, London E14
Directed by Jenny Sealey Design by Sofie Layton Music and Sound Design by Lewis Gibson Aerial Choreographers Tina Carter and Grant Mouldey
Press Release
Commissioned by: GDIF Produced by: Graeae Funded by: City Bridge Trust, Tower Hamlets Council, The Big Lottery, Royal Victoria Hall Foundation, Arts Council England Supported by: Circus Space
Music: Silence Await by cdk http://dig.ccmixter.org/music_for_film_and_video?dig-lic=safe
www.graeae.org
Following a hugely successful tour in 2011 The Iron Man returns to crunch and clank his way around the UK's cultural festivals this summer. See below for tour dates, with more festivals to be announced soon.
The unexpected arrival of the towering Iron Man casts a shadow of fear across a small farm community. But when an enormous dragon from outer-space threatens to annihilate the planet, it is the Iron Man who comes to the rescue. Ted Hughes' classic modern fable is brought to life through a colossal iron puppet, live and recorded soundscapes and a compelling mix of words, sign language and audio description.
A talented cast of Deaf and disabled actors and musicians come together under the direction of Jenny Sealey and Amit Sharma to re-create one of the greatest modern-day fables in an adaptation which spans generations and leaves audiences enthralled.
Winner of the Latest 7 Award for Best Children's Show at The Brighton Festival 2011 and three NNFEST Children Choice Awards, at the Norfolk & Norwich Festival 2011.
All performances incorporate audio description and BSL interpretation.
Originally commissioned by Without Walls and Greenwich+Docklands International Festival
Visit www.graeae.org for full tour details.
Edited by Ted Evans
Graeae is a force for change in world-class theatre- breaking down barriers, challenging preconceptions and boldly placing Deaf and disabled artists centre stage.
Find out more about Graeae www.graeae.org
Diary of an Action Man by Mike Kenny
Bent by Martin Sherman
Blasted by Sarah Kane
Signs of a Star Shaped Diva by Nona Shepphard
The Garden by Alex Bulmer
The Iron Man by Ted Hughes adapted by Paul Sirett
Against the Tide by Alex Bulmer
Reasons to be Cheerful by Paul Sirett
Audio described version coming soon.
Edited by Ted Evans http://www.tedevans.co.uk/
Graeae's Rhinestone Rollers performed Sequins and Snowballs at the Southbank Centre on 15 Dec 2012. For more information visit www.graeae.org
Directed by Jenny Sealey and Amit Sharma
Choreographed by Mark Smith
Design by Sofie Layton
Audio Described version
Graeae's Rhinestone Rollers performed Sequins and Snowballs at the Southbank Centre on 15 Dec 2012. For more information visit www.graeae.org
Directed by Jenny Sealey and Amit Sharma
Choreographed by Mark Smith
Design by Sofie Layton
We thank all of the volunteers that participated in Prometheus Awakes at GDIF, some of whom appear in this video to talk about their experiences.
Graeae and La Fura dels Baus present
Prometheus Awakes
Co-commissioned by GDIF and SIRF
GDIF 22 June 2012 10pm
SIRF 2 August 2012 10pm
Images: Patrick Baldwin
www.graeae.org
Graeae and La Fura dels Baus present
Prometheus Awakes
Co-commissioned by GDIF and SIRF
GDIF 22 June 2012 10pm
SIRF 2 August 2012 10pm
Film footage supplied by Jon Klein, KeikoYamazaki and Charlie Productions
Edited by Michael Achtman
Audio Description - Miranda Yates
graeae.org
Graeae and La Fura dels Baus present
Prometheus Awakes
Co-commissioned by GDIF and SIRF
GDIF 22 June 2012 10pm
SIRF 2 August 2012 10pm
Film footage supplied by Jon Klein, KeikoYamazaki and Charlie Productions
Edited by Michael Achtman
Audio Description- Miranda Yates
www.graeae.org
Some audience reactions to Reasons to be Cheerful by Paul Sirett with music by Ian Dury and The Blockheads. These audiences were from previews at New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich.
Short documentary following Graeae's CPD programme participants as they learn and perform circus skills at Circus Space
Filmed by Ted Evans & Bim Ajadi
Edited and Directed by Ted Evans
Part gig, part play, REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL raised the roof in 2010 with its red-hot band and gritty coming of age tale, leaving audiences shouting for more.
In Spring 2012 more is what they will get -- the acclaimed smash hit musical returns on a 1633 mile epic tour of the UK.
Kicking off at the New Wolsey Theatre, REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL will then visit Hall for Cornwall, Hull Truck Theatre, Watford Palace Theatre, Dundee Rep, Dury's old stamping ground Hackney Empire and finally Nottingham Playhouse.
Promo video by Ted Evans
Graeae and the New Wolsey present Reasons to be Cheerful
Promo video by Ted Evans.
Part gig, part play, REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL raised the roof in 2010 with its red-hot band and gritty coming of age tale, leaving audiences shouting for more.
In Spring 2012 more is what they will get -- the acclaimed smash hit musical returns on a 1633 mile epic tour of the UK.
Kicking off at the New Wolsey Theatre, REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL will then visit Hall for Cornwall, Hull Truck Theatre, Watford Palace Theatre, Dundee Rep, Dury's old stamping ground Hackney Empire and finally Nottingham Playhouse.
Hits such as "Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll", "Sweet Gene Vincent", "Spasticus Autisticus" and "Hit Me with your Rhythm Stick" will fill theatres with raucous glee once again.
Urban Access is an education programme inspired by Graeae's production of The Iron Man, delivered by Graeae in collaboration with Kazzum, as part of A New Direction's Olympic-themed programme, 'The Biggest Learning Opportunity on Earth?' an innovative London-wide partnership programme exploring the value of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games as a learning opportunity for young Londoners.
A short promo of Graeae's summer 2011 show - "The Iron Man" by Ted Hughes, Adapted for Graeae by Paul Sirett, Directed by Jenny Sealey.
Touring to Norfolk & Norwich Festival, Brighton Festival, Greenwich+Docklands International Festival, Bristol Harbour festival, Stockton International Riverside Festival. Visit www.graeae.org for full tour details.
Promo by Kevin Walsh, publicity image by Daniel Syrett, music by Lewis Gibson, photos by Angie Klein
This short film was commissioned by Graeae to mark the opening of our new home - Bradbury Studios - where most of the filming took place.
The film explores the Greek mythology of the Sisters of Graeae, and its context with todays Graeae - the UKs leading disabled-led theatre company.
Our thanks to the cast and crew, Artillery: Architecture & Interior Design and The Geffrye Museum.
Meet the cast: The Limbless Knight- A Tale of Rights Reignited
Graeae's Rhinestone Rollers present Sequins and Snowballs- AD version.mp4.mp4
Graeae's Rhinestone Rollers present Sequins and Snowballs.mp4
Meet the Prometheus Awakes Volunteers
Prometheus Awakes- with Audio Description
Reasons To be Cheerful Voxpops
REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL...the audience
REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL rehearsals
Participants in an Urban Access workshop
The Award Winning "The Iron Man" by Graeae.
Signs of a Star Shaped Diva - Lashtage
Signs of a Star Shaped Diva - Captions & Audio Description.mpg
Signs of a Star Shaped Diva - audience response
