Videos by Edinburgh Deaf Festival in Edinburgh. Future dates to be announced. Celebrating deaf arts and culture. Brought to you by Deaf Action.
What does Edinburgh Deaf Festival mean to you? π
It's been a month since this year's festival came to a close, and we're proud of every deaf artist and performer who contributed. We've created a cultural space where deaf performers and artists have a platform to share their talents with audiences, and we can't wait to see what the future holds π
Despite funding risks, we remain committed to deaf arts and will be working hard to make sure #EdinburghDeafFestival returns. Thank you to everyone who made this year unforgettable.
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What does Edinburgh Deaf Festival mean to you? π It's been a month since this year's festival came to a close, and we're proud of every deaf artist and performer who contributed. We've created a cultural space where deaf performers and artists have a platform to share their talents with audiences, and we can't wait to see what the future holds π Despite funding risks, we remain committed to deaf arts and will be working hard to make sure #EdinburghDeafFestival returns. Thank you to everyone who made this year unforgettable. π« To be the first to know about future events, sign up for our newsletter at edinburghdeaffestival.com
Looking for official Edinburgh Deaf Festival merchandise this year? Don't worry, our friends at Dunbar T-Shirt Shop have got you coveredπ π Available in sizes XS to 3XL π¦ Delivered straight to your door β€οΈ All profits are reinvested back into our festival Get yours now π https://www.dunbartshirt.com/collections/edinburgh-deaf-festival #EdinburghDeafFestival
Only 8 tickets left for our closing party! Get yours now πͺ© Get into the groove with renowned deaf DJ, DEF BEATZ DJ as he guides you through a set of specially mixed house tracks to get the party started. π 17 August π Deaf Action π€ Deaf and hearing audiences welcome See you there! ποΈ https://ow.ly/EM3s50SsGZ5
Did you know there are 40 signed performances and over 140 captioned performances registered with the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year? π Visit their website to find out more about accessible shows π https://tickets.edfringe.com/accessibility/accessible-shows #EdFringe #EdinburghDeafFestival #DeafFestivalAccess
Discover accessible street performances at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe π The Fringe Society and Deaf Action are delighted to be working together to provide BSL interpreted performances for this year's street performances at West Parliament Square π π 17 & 22 August π West Parliament Square, Edinburgh #EdFringe #EdinburghDeafFestival #DeafFestivalAccess
Meet some of the stars from π Life is a (Deaf) Cabaret π Recently, we caught up with Stella Nicholson and Ross McGeough, who will be performing as part of this year's cabaret π€© Join them for a night of comedy, dance, theatre, monologues, and much more! Join them from 15 to 18 August π ποΈ https://ow.ly/QEoG50SQ6lN #EdinburghDeafFestival
We bumped into Amy Murray, one of the stars from The Ghost of Alexander Blackwood, and she told us what she's looking forward to seeing at this year's #EdinburghDeafFestival β Listen to the Forest β The John Smith Show β Life is a (Deaf) Cabaret β Gavin Lilley Stand Up For more info and to book, visit our website πhttps://ow.ly/c5II50SRYti
Are you visiting Edinburgh Deaf Festival this year? If you don't know BSL, we've got you! π€ Hereβs some basic signs to help you get around our venue πΆββοΈ
Artists recommendations with Ross McGeough π Performing in Life is a (Deaf) Cabaret this year, Ross took time out of his rehearsals to tell us what he's looking forward to seeing at #EdinburghDeafFestival this year π€© π Life is a (Deaf) Cabaret β Gavin Lilley Stand Up For more information and to book tickets, visit our website.
Going to see some #BSL shows this month? π Donβt worry if youβre new to the deaf worldβ¦ hereβs some signs to get you by this festival season π€
Meet the stars of π Disorder π Joining us all the way from Canada, hard-of-hearing dancer and choreographer Cai Glover will be performing alongside deaf poet Pierre-Olivier Beaulac-Bouchard π€© Their show, Disorder, integrates dance and sign language while exploring deaf experiences through two different perspectives. This powerful piece is not to be missed! Join us from 9-11 August π Tickets and info π https://ow.ly/7iK350SUg74. *Edit* At 00:40 in this video, there is a discrepancy between the signing and what is said and subtitled. The correct information is, βitβs about the experience if having a hearing implantβ. #EdinburghDeafFestival
Are you part of Deaf Actionβs youth club, or are you looking for a family-friendly activity during #EdinburghDeafFestival? Hereβs whatβs coming up π π€£ Presenter training with danny's skits π¨ Art workshop π Sports day π¨βπ¬ Science show π² Dungeons & Dragons π€ΉββοΈ Sensory play For the full programme information and tickets, head to our website π edinburghdeaffestival.com/events
Artists recommend with Connor Bryson π€© We caught up with Connor to find out what he's looking forward to seeing at the year's Edinburgh Deaf Festival. π© The Ghost of Alexander Blackwood β There Is No Me Without You β Life is a (Deaf) Cabaret β The John Smith Show For more information about all these shows and to book your tickets, visit our website π https://ow.ly/zFA650SRX88 #EdinburghDeafFestival
Meet the stars of π The Ghost of Alexander Blackwood π Connor and Amy will be appearing in our original performance about Blackwood, sharing his life story and the impact he had on the deaf community. Want to know what it's all about? Join us from 10-18 August π π https://ow.ly/V0aj50SPisG