Young Deaffest’s Ambassador Alex Nowak is keeping busy this summer.  As well as his visit to Sri Lanka to set up a film event inspired by Deaffest, he has another aventure planned for late June.  He has landed the lead role in a new production due to be filmed on location in Iceland.

 

The film, Muted, directed by Richard Crooks focuses on the character of Gren Bariswold, played by Alex. “Gren is a confusing character, he’s cut off from society and has very little knowledge about the real world” says Alex. “He also has moderate autism. He escapes England to Iceland. Once there, his family relations and secrets are revealed.  It’s such an exciting script.  In fact, I was genuinely shocked when I read the climax of the plot. And being an actor, it’s great to get stuck into such a meaty character and story”.

 

Film director Richard knows he’s made the right choice in casting Alex. “He is absolutely 100% the right man for the job.  I think he is an extremely talented young man and he can now show another dimension to his acting abilities”.

And Alex is looking forward to the challenge. “The more Richard keeps telling me what Iceland has to offer, especially the Blue lagoon – the more I can’t wait to get there! This will be the first time I’m acting in a film abroad. It’s really exciting. I shall keep you updated.”

Chris has been involved in the last three Deaffests, performing solo and with Def Motion (see here his solo performance at Deaffest 2013’s Saturday night Gala Awards event: http://vimeo.com/72356032#t=223s)

Recently Chris released his own dance video filmed by Bim Ajadi, our Ben Steiner Bursary mentor, which took off with high praise and encouragement from many sources.

Check out Chris’s debut video: http://www.youtube.com

Check out Chris’s own website: http://chrisfonsec1.wix.com/cfdancer

 

 

Krazy Kat Theatre Company presents A Dream

There will a newly re-worked Dream performance, based on The Bard’s original A Midnight Summer’s Dream.

Perfectly ideal for deaf and hearing family audiences of 3-11 years!

This 50 minute play involves puppets, music, actors and sign language, also features a mixed cast of deaf and hearing performers, writers and makers.

It is a timeless story of mysticism, love and forgiveness that resonates and soars. Krazy Kat re-work the story with the loving attention to detail which characterise this popular company.

Features fully-integrated sign language, signed by actors, throughout the show.

Adapted from the Shakespeare comedy by Kinny Gardner.

Location of performance: Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton WV1 1SE

Dates & times:

Thursday 15th May 2014 at 10:00 & 13:30

Friday 16th May 2014 at 10:00 & 13:30

Saturday 17th May 2014 at 11:00 & 14:00

Ticket is £5 (with additional fee of £1.00 when booking online). To buy a ticket, please click here.

Would you like to know more about Kinny Gardner and the Krazy Cat Company? Check out The Limping Chicken!