Young Deaffest Events
To mark the 10th anniversary of Deaffest we have some outstanding activities for children/ young people!
Visual Vernacular – Giuseppe Giuranna (Workshop)
Suitable for ages 11 – 18
VV or Visual Vernacular is an art form significant in the deaf and signing world. It is a form of physical theatre performed by Deaf artists in an entirely visual manner, without any form of BSL, using the entire body, iconic gestures and facial expression to tell a rhythmic story.
We are delighted to have VV expert Giuseppe Giuranna from Italy leading the workshop giving students a unique opportunity to learn this fascinating art form from a world expert!
Date: Friday 15th May 2015
Location: Arena Theatre, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV1 1SE
Times: 10am – 12pm and continuing 1pm – 3pm
Workshop is FREE to attend – contact Deaffest Coordinator Jackie to book your place jackie@zebra-access.com
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Something Else (Performance)
Suitable for ages 3 – 6
For the 2015 festival there will be a performance called Something Else run by the wonderful Deafinitely Theatre.
The story is about a small creature who lives his life always trying to fit in. But he never does, because he’s Something Else. Then one day a stranger turns up on his doorstep and wants to be friends, but Something Else turns them away because they’re different. Then Something Else realises what he’s done…
Date: Friday 15th May 2015
Location: Arena Theatre, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV1 1SE
Times: 11am – 12.15pm
Times: 1.30pm – 2.45pm (repeat performance)
TICKETS ARE £5 PER PERSON
Please contact Arena Theatre’s Box Office http://www.arena.wlv.ac.uk
