Join Tottenham Literature Festival (TLF) to discuss, dream, and explore how imagination powerfully transforms stories and realities for this year’s theme, ‘Black Imaginations‘.
Find out about TLF’s BSL-interpreted main theatre talks happening from November 11th to 17th, 2024, and find ticket information here. To inquire about workshop access on the 16th, please contact the Bernie Grant Arts Centre here regarding interpreter availability
On Saturday, 16th November, Deaffest on Tour and TLF are delighted to introduce the Deaf creatives who will launch the main theatre talks, offering a unique glimpse into their imagination and artistic talents!
(Must be 18 or older to attend the afternoon events on the 16th).
Saturday 16th November 2024 | Bernie Grant Arts Centre
1.30pm: The BSL-interpreted panel discussion on ‘Black Ballad and Irenosen Okojie‘ will open with a dynamic, immersive set by DJ Inigo!
Since the late 1990s, DJ Inigo has been a prominent figure in the music scene, actively contributing to Deaf Rave, a groundbreaking movement that highlights the significance of music in the Deaf community. His DJ style has evolved over the years, featuring a vibrant mix of sounds and genres.
Through his performances, DJ Inigo breaks down barriers and fosters connections between the hearing and Deaf communities. His fluent communication in British Sign Language enhances the bond with his audience, creating a groove that harmoniously blends music and sign language.
3.15pm: The BSL-interpreted panel discussion on ‘Black Imaginations – Reimagining Self, History, and Future‘ will begin with a live poetry performance by Sarah Adedeji!
Sarah is a Black Deaf artist who explores various forms of expression, including poetry, spoken word, and dance. In addition to her artistic pursuits, she is a British Sign Language performer and a full-time audiologist. At TLF 2022, she presented her poetry centred on the theme of ‘Black Love,’ and this year, she will share her work inspired by the theme of ‘Black Imaginations’.
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