Edinburgh Deaf Festival

Head to West Parliament Square TODAY to catch BSL interpreted street events all day at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 👀🙌

We’ve updated our website with the street events schedule for today, 22 August – go take a look and see which performers will be making your jaw drop today!

Plus, there’ll be BSL interpretation at West Parliament Square all day!

https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0bVjSY0

That's a wrap on Edinburgh Deaf Festival 2024 💛🤙

Thanks to all the amazing artists and performers, our staff, volunteers, partners and media who came together to celebrate with us. And huge thank you to our wonderful audiences and visitors for the warm support. Together we're making the arts more accessible for everyone.

Stay tuned for more photos and videos as we keep the memories alive. To find out about future events, add your name to the waiting list on our website 🌐 edinburghdeaffestival.com/

We're putting the lights out on Edinburgh Deaf Festival 2024. Thanks to everyone who joined us, we can't wait to see you all again 🤩✨

It's the last day of Edinburgh Deaf Festival, but that fun isn't over yet. Here's just a taste of what's still to come... 🤙

♊ There Is No Me Without You
⚗️ BSL Science Show
🎭 The Ghost of Alexander Blackwood
🪭 Life is a (Deaf) Cabaret
😁 Gavin Lilley

And more! Head to the website for your last chance to get tickets 🎟️ edinburghdeaffestival.com/events

Gavin Lilley's performance tonight is SOLD OUT! Only a few tickets left for tomorrow, don't miss out ❗👇

🤣 Comedy
📅 18 August
🤙 BSL & English

Gavin Lilley Show - Edinburgh Deaf Festival Deaf comedian Gavin Lilley shares hilarious stories about his experiences as a sign language user, traveller, and a weary father of three.

This Monday, 900 Voices will have three BSL/English Interpreters for deaf audiences. This deaf accessible hour is on:

Monday 19th August
6:30pm - 7:30pm

https://www.eif.co.uk/events/900-voices

“It’s a revealing and at times deeply moving creation.”
**** The Scotsman

https://www.eif.co.uk/events/900-voices

Edinburgh Deaf Festival Edinburgh International Book Festival
Edinburgh International Festival St Giles' Cathedral Zoe Irvine Lindsay Perth

In 900 Voices Edinburgh citizens share their thoughts, feelings, and reflections about what gives them a sense of belonging, community or connection. What do these terms mean to people from various walks of life in our city? What is important? What resonates? What is our lived experience? See 900voices.org for more.

900 VOICES is a participative sound installation by Zoë Irvine with Lindsay Perth and Jules Rawlinson in St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh. It has been commissioned as part of St Giles’ momentous 900th anniversary celebrations and launches in August as part of Edinburgh International Festival.

VENUE: St Giles’ Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE

We're halfway through this year's Edinburgh Deaf Festival, showcasing the very best in deaf talent ⭐

Despite funding risks, we're committed to deaf arts. But are Creative Scotland and The Scottish Government?

Our work in creating a cultural space where deaf communities can celebrate their identity, culture, language, and heritage has been critical to deaf artists and audiences in Scotland. We’re calling on Creative Scotland and the Scottish Government to step up and support this unique festival.

Share your support and let the world know why Edinburgh Deaf Festival matters. Use and to raise awareness 💬

Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/hMSC50SYj2w

To be or not to be? 💀

Our friends at Edinburgh International Festival have generously offered us a number of discounted tickets to this year's BSL interpreted performance of Hamlet, taking place on Saturday 17 August.

📅 Saturday 17 August
🕝 2:30pm
📍Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
👋 BSL interpreted
🎟️ £5

Click on the link below to grab a ticket before they are all gone 👇
https://ow.ly/8ETr50SWC8g

For more information on the show visit the Edinburgh International Festival page here
https://www.eif.co.uk/events/hamlet

Hamlet | BSL interpreted (Edinburgh International Festival) Teatro La Plaza’s interpretation of Shakespeare's classic. Personal anecdotes from a cast made up of eight actors who have Down’s Syndrome

Did you know that Edinburgh has a rich deaf history? 🤔

Join our deaf-led walking tour to learn how deaf people in Edinburgh shaped the world. Pick from our popular Heritage Tour, or our brand new Alexander Blackwood tour, to learn about the focus of our new play.

🤵‍♂️ Alexander Blackwood Tour
📅 16 & 17 August
🔗 https://ow.ly/64s850SVJ4e

🪦 Edinburgh Deaf Heritage Tour
📅 18 August
🔗 https://ow.ly/20N450SVJ4a

🤙 BSL only

We're hosting an Art Showcase and Networking event. Come along to explore our exhibitions and meet the artists who've been involved 🎨

⭐ Zoe Milner
⭐ Ruaridh Level-Hogg
⭐ Deaf History Scotland
⭐ Heriot-Watt University students

📅 Friday 16 August
🕐 1pm - 3pm
👋 BSL & English

Booking not required 🔗 https://ow.ly/LlAz50SWxvz

Come and join our BSL running group for your 5k fix 🏃‍♂️‍➡️

Walk, jog, or run at your own pace and take in some of Edinburgh’s best sights spots. So, what are you waiting for? Lace up your trainers, and we'll see you on the start line!

📆 Wednesday 14 August, meet at Deaf Action
🔗 https://ow.ly/qf6r50SViZS

📆 Saturday 17 August, Holyrood Park
🔗 https://ow.ly/R6mb50SViZT

Join Royal Conservatoire of Scotland tomorrow for a workshop on how to get into performing arts, and learn about their courses 🎭

📆 13 August
💭 Experience not required
🧏 For deaf and HoH

Link includes BSL 👇

Introduction to Deaf Theatre and BA Performance Course - Edinburgh Deaf Festival A fun workshop introduction to Theatre suitable for Deaf and HoH people (16+) who have an interest in the performing arts!

Take a journey through the world of whisky with The Scotch Whisky Experience 🥃

Enjoy nosing and tasting a single malt or blended Scotch whisky in one of the world’s largest collections.

📅 Tours everyday from 10am
📍 The Scotch Whisky Experience, Edinburgh
🤙 Tours available in BSL, ASL & IL

Book here 👉 https://ow.ly/Ka3750SVjt8