Dana's Welcome
- 5 May 10
All the latest opportunities from
DaDa-Disability and Deaf Arts

Dana's Note.......................................................................................2
DaDa Disability and Deaf Arts latest.................................................2
Gimp (excerpts).................................................................................2
Disability Arts News...........................................................................3
Humour, health and wellbeing debate..............................................3
Call to all digital and creative industry businesses...........................4
Braziers International Artist's workshop...........................................4
Young people's dance workshop.......................................................4
Art is for everyone.............................................................................4
Make all your information accessible................................................5
Audio described/Captioned performances at Lighthouse..................5
Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival............................................................7
Wanted LGBT and Queer artists and talent......................................7
New poetry out now..........................................................................8
Gin and tonic and passing trains......................................................8
Festival Launch Party........................................................................9
Arts Jobs............................................................................................9
Lighting operator and production manager.......................................9
Actors, Spike Theatre........................................................................10
Artist commission, Royal Liverpool Hospital.....................................10
Disclaimer..........................................................................................11

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Dana's Note
Hello lovelies,
It's grim day, but with all the election bubbles ruminating in the air you have to expect a little precipitation. However, if you've recovered from being blinded by the light from Katy Perry's dress in NY last night, I've got some lovely stars for you here this week, so without further ado...
Yours, Dana
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DaDa Disability and Deaf Arts Latest
Don't forget about...
GIMP (Excerpts)
Monday May 17th 2.00pm at the Treasure House Theatre World Museum, William Brown Street, Liverpool. An ALLIGER ARTS and Heidi Latsky Dance Production Gimp is a new dance work that's storming the USA. It has its English Premier at Liverpool's own DaDaFest International in November 2010. This is a chance to meet principle dancers Catherine Long and Lawrence Carter Long who will show a short film about the making of GIMP, perform a solo from the piece and answer questions about the work. "GIMP is a collision of two worlds coming together that are not supposed to co-exist. GIMP examines the uncompromising ways we are often identified or defined by our physicality." GIMP: gimp (gimp)
1. a ribbonlike, braided fabric 2. fighting spirit; vigor 3. a lame person
4. slang; a halting, lame walk 5. to turn, vacillate, tremble ecstatically Choreographed and Directed by: Heidi Latsky Excerpts danced by: Catherine Long
DaDaFest International 10 Liverpool 18th Nov - 3rd Dec 2010
"objects of curiosity and desire"
The full show will appear at this year's festival. But we want to whet your appetite, so keep the date free.
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Disability Arts News
Humour, Health and Wellbeing Debate
Friday 14th May, 3pm-5pm Rawhide Comedy Club, Royal Court Theatre, Queens Square Free admission . Places are limited, to book please email sam@thecomedytrust.com. As part of this year's Liverpool Comedy Festival 2010 and the Year of Health and Wellbeing, The Comedy Trust are hosting a fun and lively debate to explore how humour and comedy can play a vital role in our mental wellbeing. Amongst the special guests will be comedians, health professionals and anyone with a story to tell.
Amongst the speakers will be: Andy Hull Director of Stakeholder Engagement, Liverpool PCT, Simon Howes CALM, Brendan Riley Award winning stand up comedian, performing his one man show Happy Days are Here Again at this year's Comedy Festival Shaista Aziz Comedienne and volunteer worker in Iraq and Lebanon. The Debate will take place on Friday 14th May, 3-5pm at Rawhide Comedy Club, Royal Court Theatre, Queens Square, Liverpool. Admission is FREE but to book a place or for more information contact sam@thecomedytrust.com or call 0870 443 0955.
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Call to all Digital & Creative Industry Businesses
On Weds 12th May from 5.30pm - 7pm there will be an Employers meeting to learn/discuss and present the Newest Apprenticeship in the Northwest, the 'Creative Apprenticeship' Come and find out about what this means to your business and how it can help your company grow.
On the night there will be businesses who have taken on an apprentice so you have the chance to find out how it actually works and how it can help YOUR business. Food and drink provided so you can attend straight from work. I really would like to see as many businesses there as possible to spread the awareness and help shape the future of Creative Apprenticeships, please come along and join in. Places are limited so to book a place please call/text Sarah on 07814012606, or email sarahw@visionandmedia.co.uk details needed are name/company name and contact details. Places will be confirmed by 6pm Tuesday 11th May. Refreshments provided. We look forward to seeing you there. Preston Art & Design a 10-14 Market Street (Birley St side), Preston, Lancs, PR1 2AR | t 01772 903471 | e pad@preston.gov.uk | www.padshopandgallery.com
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Braziers International Artists Workshop
Call for applications
http://www.newworknetwork.org.uk/modules/opportunities/viewopp.php?oppid... This summer New Work Network are working with Braziers international artists workshop (BIAW) towards the delivery of their annual residential workshop and the launch of a brand new independent experimental arts festival, Supernormal
(http://www.braziersworkshop.org/Braziers2010.htm) which will take place over the final weekend. Part festival, village fete, living gallery and critical forum, this event will celebrate the 15th anniversary of BIAW as well as the 60th anniversary of its host, Braziers Park. Deadline for applications has been extended to Monday 3rd May due to postal delays caused by the recent flight disruptions. If you have already posted an application and are concerned that it has not yet arrived, please email BIAW at supernormal@braziersworkshop.org so they can confirm receipt once it arrives. For detailed application guidelines and information on related costs please see:
http://www.braziersworkshop.org/downloads/BIAW_Application_Info_2010v2.p...
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Young People's dance workshop
If you are 12-16 years old, have a passion for dance and want to further your skills BOOK NOW for a FREE workshop and audition on: SUNDAY, 6 JUNE 2010 at LIPA. To book your place call Sally Powell on 0161 876 2018 or email CAT@thelowry.com.
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ART IS FOR EVERYONE
Red Dot are staging an art project for young disabled people in Liverpool. Titled Art Is For Everyone, it will consist of six workshops, providing participants the opportunity to learn a basic introduction to visual art techniques. Subjects to be covered include animation, collage, sculpture, mosaics, drawing and jewellery. The workshops run from
Monday 10th May to Wednesday 12th May. There will be two workshops per day 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm. Monday 10 May 10am to 1pm - Jewellery, Monday 10 May 2pm - 5pm - Collage, Tuesday 11 May 10am
to 1pm - Mosaics, Tuesday 11 May 2pm to 5pm - Sculpture, Wednesday 12 May 10am to 1pm - Animation, Wednesday 12 May 2pm to 5pm - Drawing. All workshops are free to attend. An exhibition will then be held featuring all the artwork created in the workshops. It will run from Monday 17th May to Friday 21st May. The workshops and exhibition will be held at the Liverpool Centre for Arts Development (LCAD) based on Brownlow Hill. If you are interested in taking part in any of the workshops, contact project co-ordinator Colin Serjent
colinserjent@hotmail.com or ring 077 5952 5075

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Make all your information accessible
Wednesday, 12th May 2010 Venue: 2nd Floor, Baird House, Liverpool Innovation Park, Edge Lane, Liverpool, L7 9NJ Time: 9.30am - 4.00pm
Facilitators: Catherine Titherington and Martin Dobson. This one day course will help Local Authorities and Providers develop an accessibility strategy in line with their marketing communications. It is a practical course that looks at how to put easy-read literature and web/multi-media together with the "new" customer in mind. We look at language and layouts and advise on how to include service users in the process to ensure accessibility. The course is suitable for all levels whether you are managing the process or handling in-house.
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AUDIO DESCRIBED/ CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES AT LIGHTHOUSE:
Seats will be allocated by Lighthouse Box Office for both Audio Described and Captioned performances. If a touch tour is scheduled, Box Office will advise where to assemble and what time to arrive. Lighthouse website online booking system does not allow booking for the assisted shows.
Lighthouse Box Office and front of house staff are trained and happy to welcome and assist anyone attending a Captioned or Audio Described show. Lighthouse staff will provide assistance to seats, headset collection and ticket collection. In addition, staff will ensure operation and comfort of the headsets as well as checking reception before the start of the show.
AUDIO DESCRIBED AND CAPTIONED SHOWS: JUNE & JULY 2010
DIRK BENEDICT IS COLUMBO IN PRESCRIPTION MURDER CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE THURSDAY 17 JUNE 7.30PM
AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE FRIDAY 18 JUNE 7.30PM A pre-show touch tour will be available for this performance Tickets £18.50
DISCOUNTS: A Night Less Ordinary, Access To Leisure
Prescription Murder by Richard Levinson and William Link, Directed by Michael Lunney. Middleground Theatre Company Dirk Benedict, star of the A-Team and Battlestar Galactica plays the legendary Lieutenant Columbo in his first ever case. Psychiatrist Roy Fleming is called away from his anniversary celebrations to deal with a female patient. On returning he soothes his angry wife with the promise of a vacation. When Flemings wife is found dead, Columbo is brought in to investigate and seeds of doubt are planted in his mind. Dirk Benedict is joined by acclaimed British actor Patrick Ryecart, Karen Drury (Brookside) plus a full supporting cast.
GEORGE'S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE THURSDAY 22 JULY 7PM AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE
FRIDAY 23 JULY 7PM A pre-show touch tour will be available for this performance. Tickets: £13, Under 18's £11
DISCOUNTS: A Night Less Ordinary, Access To Leisure Age Guidance: 4 - 104 Running Time: 1 hour 45 minutes George's Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl, Adapted by David Wood. The Birmingham Stage Company, who brought us Horrible Histories and The Jungle Book, presents Roald Dahl's amazing story. George makes a marvellous new medicine to cure his grandmother of her terrifying temper. But when his grandmother drinks his special new potion, the most incredible things start to happen.
If you're looking for fizztickling fun and wizzpopping magic for all the family, then don't miss George and his Marvellous Medicine!
HOW TO BOOK By Phone 0844 406 8666 For Typetalk dial prefix 18001
In person or by post Lighthouse, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, BH15 1UG
Please make cheques payable to Poole Arts Trust Limited Ticket Office. We offer free large print and audio brochures. Please ask at Box Office.
You may be eligible for discounts on your tickets. Please check with Box Office staff when you book. Discounts for access to leisure and learning cardholders apply for both of these shows. Free tickets through the "A Night Less Ordinary" scheme apply for both of these shows. This scheme gives young people the opportunity to enjoy world class entertainment free of charge and has inspired many to try theatre for the first time. If you are under 26, then you and your friends could see both of these shows for FREE this season. PA's and companions for wheelchair users may be eligible for free tickets if accompanying visually or hearing impaired individuals to Lighthouse shows. Please check with Box Office when booking tickets. www.lighthousepoole.co.uk N.B. Audio Described and Captioned performances cannot be booked online.
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LIVERPOOL ARABIC ARTS FESTIVAL
a celebration of Arabic arts and culture 02 - 11 July 2010 www.arabicartsfestival.co.uk LIVERPOOL ARABIC ARTS FESTIVAL WINS PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL AWARD. The Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival (LAAF) is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of the Arab British Culture & Society Award 2010. This national award, an initiative of the Arab British Centre, adds further prestige to an event which is growing in stature and international recognition. This year's festival will take place between 2-11 July at venues across the city and will be sponsored by Unison North West. This annual award of £5000 is made to an individual or organisation which, in the opinion of the judges, has made an outstanding contribution to the British public's knowledge and understanding of the life, society and culture of the Arab people. The judges unanimously chose LAAF in recognition of the wide range of events and activities from throughout the Arab world which it organises during its annual festival, as well as the large and growing audiences it attracts. Through its arts and cultural programme held in a variety of Liverpool venues, and its outreach work in schools and other centres, it has introduced Arab culture to many thousands of adults and children, and played an important role in increasing appreciation of Arab life and culture and combating prejudice. LAAF, who beat nine other shortlisted candidates, will be presented with the award at a ceremony in late May. Last year's Arabic Weekender event, presented by LAAF, was enjoyed by over 25,000 people and this year's 10 day event promises a further vibrant taste of Arabic music, dance, literature, film, food and culture, for all the family. A full programme will be launched soon. Festival and ticket information: www.arabicartsfestival.co.uk or call 0151 702 5324
For LAAF press information please contact: Adrian Pennington e: penningtonadrian@hotmail.com or t: 07737 970 930
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Wanted: LGBT and Queer Artists and Talent
For GFEST - Gaywise FESTival 2010 - London's LGBT cross art festival for all. Call for Submissions is announced for GFEST in the following three strands on : www.gaywisefestival.org.uk. Short Film Screenings (inc. artists' films / videos) - direct link : submit your work
http://www.gaywisefestival.org.uk/filmscreening.php
Visual Arts Exhibition (inc. 2D & 3D) - direct link : submit your work https://www.gaywisefestival.org.uk/artsexibition.php
Variety of Performance Arts - direct link : submit your work
https://www.gaywisefestival.org.uk/performance.php DEADLINE: 2 July 2010 GFEST is organised by arts charity Wise Thoughts and is now recognised as London's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) cross-arts festival for all. Niranjan Kamatkar - Artistic Director & GFEST Team WISE THOUGHTS organises GFEST - Gaywise FESTival - London's LGBT cross art festival for all www.wisethoughts.org /
www.gaywisefestival.org.uk
+44 (0) 20 8889 9555
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New poetry out now
Sean Burn has 2 new visual poetry pamphlets out now. let a thousand dictionaries bloom - free pdf download / or as print on demand at cost from http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/let-a-thousand-dictionaries-bloom/..., and this is visual poetry by sean burn part of the this is visual poetry series from http://thisisvisualpoetry.com/
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Gin and Tonic and passing trains
Ramesh Meyappan presents Gin and Tonic and Passing Trains. The Tramway, 28th-29th May 7.30pm £8/£6. Followed by a disuccion on the overlap between physical and visual theatre. The endless sound of bells, the boredom and the loneliness of his rickety signal box drive a signalman to the bottom of a glass and what starts as a tipple at four slowly turns into a torrent at six. Will it be the tipple that makes him topple or will he be pulled back from the drink? www.rameshmeyappan.com The Tramway box office: 0845 330 3501 info@tramway.org www.tramway.org
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Festival Launch Party
Celebrating WoW's 10th Birthday! All festival venues fully accessible. BSL signing available on request. There are just a few days to go to this year's WoW Festival. Come and celebrate with us at our Launch Party in Studio 2 in Parr Street, 8.30pm this Saturday 8th May, with a night of exciting performances, readings and cake. Birthday guests include award winning writer Pauline Melville, (Shapeshifter, The Ventriloquist Tale, Eating Air), poet Paul Farley, (The Boy from the Chemist is Here to See You, Ice Age and Tramp in Flames) and WoW new writers. Music to dance to provided by Kinda-a-Blue featuring Radio Merseyside's soul diva Mandy Smith. Hosted by the legendary Julian Daniels. Check out the full programme at www.writingonthewall.org.uk To request a BSL signer contact the festival office on 0151 703 0020 or info@writingonthewall.org.uk.Studio 2, Parr Street, L1 4JN Time: 8:30pm - till late Entry: £5/3 concessions. Payable on the door
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Arts Jobs
Lighting Operator and Production Management
Contact: Kieran Sheehan paulandkieran@googlemail.com We are recruiting for a north west based Lighting Technician for a one off performance in Wales. The job will involve sourcing a small amount of equipment as well as running and operating a twenty minute performance. Due to the location of the performance we are only interested in North West technicians but would be willing to work with recent graduates or current third year lighting design (or related areas of study) students. Applicants should apply sending their latest CV and just be available on the 12th March. Fees will vary dependant on experience.
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Actors, Spike Theatre
Spike Theatre would like to cast 3 actors with experience of devising and comic theatre and musical ability. An ability to play one or more instruments along with acrobatic skills is ideal. Should be available for research and development period in July 2010 (week beginning 12th July to be confirmed), rehearsal period 13th September for four weeks and national tour from 11th October - 6th November 2010. Salary £385 p/w for total of 9 weeks. Resume, headshot and covering letter detailing relevant skills and experience should be sent to Adrian Turrell-Watts at mail@spiketheatre.com. Auditions 26th May 2010 in Liverpool. Project is funding pending.
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Artist Commission, Royal Liverpool Hospital
Closes Friday 14 May. An opportunity has arisen for a small visual arts commission for the newly refurbished, side entrance to the Royal Liverpool Hospital. The wall space available would suit Visual Artists working in mixed media, print, paint, ceramics or enamel. The work should provide a bright contemporary, uplifting feel to this entrance.For an artist's brief and information about this commission, please contact Nicky Duirs, Arts for Health Lead at email. nicky.duirs@rlbuht.nhs.uk Deadline for submission is Friday 14th May. Commission fee £500 to include artist time, materials and framing.
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