Dana's Welcome
- 9 Sept 09
All the latest opportunities from
DaDa-Disability and Deaf Arts

Dana's Note................................................................................1
DaDa Disability and Deaf Arts latest.................................................2
DaDaFest 2009............................................................................2
BBC Event.................................................................................5
Disability Arts News.....................................................................5
Interested in a diverse radio journalism course?......................................5
Vacancies at MYA........................................................................5
Project Officer.............................................................................6
Change conference......................................................................6
International Physical Theatre laboratory...........................................6
Cube open call for entries..............................................................7
Opportunity for actors/participants who are wheelchair users................8
Arts Jobs...................................................................................8
Deputy Stage Manager..................................................................9
Executive Director, Queer Up North.................................................9
Disclaimer..................................................................................9

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Dana's Note
Hello to you all,
Take a departure from eagerly anticipating your Beatles Rockband delivery and look at what we have for you this week! We've got loads of new DaDaFest announcements, info about the Awards Night and a brand new singing event we would really like you to come along and get involved in. So put down the plastic guitar and get reading!
Yours, Dana.
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DaDa Disability and Deaf Arts Latest
DaDaFest 2009
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR THE DADAAWARDS 2009 AT THE LIVERPOOL HILTON, 3RD DECEMBER. PLEASE CONTACT US VIA: info@dadahello.com The nominations for the DaDaFest Awards 2009 will start soon so do feel free to nominate or self nominate ....remember, artists do not have to have appeared in DaDaFest to be nominated, so why not take part?
DaDaSings will be a choir composed of you! We are seeking deaf and hearing people with an interest in singing/sign song to take part at a variety of events during the festival. You will work with some of Liverpool's best choir leaders to create new pieces of work and we're eager to involve as many of you as we can, so don't be shy! Contact events@dadahello.com with your name, address and contact details. Auditions will take place in mid October. BSL users will require a minimum of BSL Level 2.
DaDaFest 2009 will run from Nov 17th through to 5th December. MORE INFORMATION BELOW!! PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS NOT THE FULL PROGRAMME FOR THIS YEAR, THIS IS NOW FULLY BOOKED AND WILL BE RELEASED SOON.
YOU CAN NOW BOOK FOR THE FOLLOWING DADAFEST 2009 EVENTS:
Wednesday 18 November 2009 The Magic Hour FACT, 88 Wood Street, Liverpool at 2pm and 4pm Tickets £5 / £3 Tel: 0151 707 4450
A collection of extraordinary stories from Disabled filmmakers. *The Hunger House, set in World War 2 Germany. Two disabled friends are processed into the Nazi death machine. Shot on 35mm with a huge disabled cast. *Hands Solo Hilarious mockumentary about a deaf porn star with a unique gift starring Richard Griffiths. *Buttermouth Mesmerising stop motion animation about a mother and daughter. New film from Andrew Gibbs. *Paraphernalia Cutting edge live action / animation about a boy discovering what the annoyingly rubbish robot that keeps hanging around is really for. From animator John Williams. *Follow Me on My Journey to Die Acerbic black comedy about a Euthanasia craze hitting London's fashion victims. From disability rights activist and artist Katherine Arianello. Watch the films and join us to meet Justin Edgar and talk about the films. If you can't make the 2pm slot, there will be a second showing at 6pm so don't miss it!
Friday 20th November 2009 Crossings: Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, Liverpool, L1 9BG 0151 709 4988 Tickets £7 and £5 Starts: 8pm From the base of Liverpool gangland, the story unfolds through the eyes of Shelley, a young woman on the run from the gang whose code she has breached. She tries to shelter in a raging storm and finds a strange ship docked at Canning Dock. The ship is the most notorious slaveship of the Middle passage: The Zong. Crossings is an unashamedly feminist piece, exploring the struggles of identity, slavery and forced migration. Suitable for 13+
Saturday 21st November 2009 Liz Carr: It Hasn't Happened Yet!: Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, Liverpool, L1 9BG 0151 709 4988 Tickets £7 and £5 Starts: 8pm It Hasn't Happened Yet! The story of Alex Saunders, a burgeoning stand-up comedian who struggles to find her way through the minefields that are disability and comedy. It Hasn't Happened Yet! combines a surreal blend of audio, original music and set design to create "a unique and at times shockingly hilarious piece of storytelling" DISABILITY ARTS ONLINE
Thursday 26 November Magic Mirror Ball Tate Liverpool, 7pm - 11.30pm 1970s Club Night FANCY DRESS ENCOURAGED
Tickets £5, Booking recommended. For tickets visit www.tate.org.uk/liverpool/late or call 0151 702 7400.
Stay out ‘Late at Tate' for an arts party that celebrates the culture of people with learning disabilities. Let the magic of the mirror ball transport you to the 70s. This cabaret-style event is run by a group of adults with learning disabilities, in conjunction with Tate Liverpool. Get down with our resident DJs or interact with living statues. Make a mask, enhance your costume with our make-up artists, enjoy a tour of the gallery with an ‘angel guide', have a drink in the bar with your friends, or maybe just chill in the relaxation room. Late night bar and snack menu in the café. Accessible parking and drop off points throughout Albert Dock.
Friday 27th November 2009 Mat Fraser: From Freak to Clique: The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX Tickets £7 and £5 Starts: 8pm Mat Fraser's brand new show charts the history of disability on stage, screen, in music, sport and ridiculous real life, including his own career. Not for the easily offended or under 16s. 'Frank, funny and in your face...it's transfixing theatre; a visceral, physical, one man show' METRO
Saturday 28th November 2009 DaDaNoise The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX. Tickets £7 and £5 Starts: 8pm A brand spanking new shiny night with Aaron Williamson and Mat Fraser. DaDaNoise will be a fusion of local musicians, performance art and songs. In true DaDaFest style, it's a night where anything goes.
Sunday 29th November 2009 DaDaLesque The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX. Tickets £7 and £5 Starts: 7.30pm Confirmed acts include 40's belle Millie Dollar, the ever charismatic Diva Hollywood and DaDaFest new lovely lady, Anna Fur Laxis. Hosted by Fred Bear, it's an evening not to be missed. Suitable for 18+
Tuesday 1st December 2009 Unshakeable The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX. Tickets £7 and £5 Starts: 8pm Written and directed by Paul Betney. Hard hitting, poignant and hilarious, Unshakeable is the amazing true story of how one man's life was dramatically changed by some little yellow pills. 'One of the discoveries of my Fringe. He buoys you with his enthusiasm. It's life-affirming.' Jay Richardson THE SCOTSMAN
Friday 4th December 2009 Tom Doughty The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX. Tickets £7 and £5. Starts: 8pm 2009 has seen Tom release his third album, 'Have a taste of this'. Released to critical acclaim like his first two albums (which have been featured on national radio and played worldwide) 'Have a taste of this' sees another stage in the continuing development of this remarkable musician. 'In a world of derivative and imitative slide guitarists, Tom's sound is unique and special'. BOB BROZMAN www.tomdoughty.com
TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR ANY OF THE BLUECOAT EVENTS PLEASE CONTACT THE BLUECOAT DIRECT ON: 0151 702 5324
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BBC Event
We still have a few places left for the BBC event on 17th September. If you would like to attend, please contact us via: info@dadahello.com.

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Disability Arts News
Interested in a diverse radio journalism course?
Hope University are considering running a post grad diverse radio journalism course largely aimed at disabled people. At present, they are just looking for expressions of interest. If you would like to see a course such as this on offer, do let us know at info@dadahello.com.
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Vacancies at MYA
Please see current vacancies on the MYA web site: http://www.mya.org.uk and go to vacancies / volunteering. Current Vacancies: Disabled Children & Young People's Youth Worker - Closing Date, Friday 11th September, 5PM
Youth Music Champion Manager - Closing Date, Friday 11th September, 5PM
Therapeutic Lead Wave 3 Mental Health Development Worker - Closing Date, Wednesday 9th September, 5PM
Targeted Lead Wave 2 Mental Health Development Worker - Closing Date, Wednesday 9th September, 5PM
TAMHS Development Manager - Closing Date, Wednesday 9th September, 5PM
Liverpool 8 Youth Sports Coordinator - Closing Date, Monday 7th September, 5PM
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Project Officer
Working with Working Links, a Department for Work & Pensions European
Social Fund contractor, to further the involvement of Merseyside's third
sector organisations within their Engagement To Retention contract.
Application packs from jobs@merseynetwork.com or 0151 237 3972.
Closing date for applications is Thursday 24th September at 5pm.
Interviews will be held on Friday 2nd October. MNE strives to be an equal opportunities employer. MNE, 151 Dale Street, Liverpool L2 2AH
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CHANGE conference
We are pleased to tell you that CHANGE, a national organisation run by disabled people that campaigns for the equal rights of all people with learning disabilities, is organising a conference about what needs to happen to improve s*x education and s*xual health information for people with learning disabilities. "Let's Talk About S*x and Relationships: Our Right To Choose" on Tuesday October 13th 2009
Open to anyone who works in S*xual Health, S*x Education, Health and Social Care, Disability Studies, Health Professionals, People with Learning Disabilities, Outreach workers, S*xual Health Nurses, Learning Disability Nurses, Community Nurses, GP's, PSHE teachers, SEN teachers, Social Workers, Social Work Students, Support Workers, Advocates, Youth Workers, Parents, Policy Makers, and anybody interested in the issues.
Please get in touch with CHANGE on 0113 3880011 or info@change-people.co.uk if you would like to know more.
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International Physical Theatre Laboratory
October 25-31, 2009 Leitring bei Leibnitz, Austria
PARTICIPANTS: Actors of physical, dramatic, dance and musical theatres, dancers, choreographers, circus performers, directors.
The working language is English. The programme includes intensive physical training, lectures, discussions and a conference. The Lab is open to performers from different creative genres and techniques inspired by Physical Theatre as a bold, vibrant and multidimensional approach to contemporary theatre performance. Participants will explore physicality as the key to form, style, atmosphere and emotional palette in contemporary performance. Practical training. Part I. Training by method of improvisation. Practical training. Part II. Structural Improvisation. From exercises to performance. Practical training. Part III. Principles of Biomechanics. Meyerhold's etudes. Lectures & Discussions: Performer's Physicality in the methods of Meyerhold, M.Chekhov and Stanislavsky.
The Lab will take place in the beautiful town located within 30 min from Graz Thalerhof Airport, 2.5h from Vienna by car, 40 min from Graz by car, and 20 minutes from the Slovenian border. The programme will take place in the historic 16th century castle. Accommodation and meals are organized for the group. Programme & Registration:
http://www.iugte.com/projects/PhysicalTheatre.php
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CUBE OPEN CALL FOR ENTRIES
Contact info@cube.org.uk. CUBE is deligthed to be announcing its annual open submission competition. Now in its third year - Artists, architects and designers are welcome to submit work that responds to our theme of the urban built environment. Selected entries will be exhibited at CUBE with the overall winner receiving a residency in the gallery in 2010 and £1000 - two runners up will receive £250 each. This year's selectors are Leo Fitzmaurice, Sans Façon, CUBE Creative Director Jane Anderson and last year's winner Andrea Booker. To apply please send a CD Rom with selection of work (no more than six images) please ensure that it is a standard package such as powerpoint, or standard image films such as jpegs. If we cannot open your files your application will not be accepted. Please do not send originals. For video submissions please send a DVD accessible menu. Please do not send exhibition versions, which cannot be navigated. A £15* submission fee is requires for each application. Please send cheques or postal orders payable to the University of Salford. *£10 for CUBE members see website for details. DEADLINE FOR ENTIRES: 02 October 2009
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Opportunity for actors/participants who are wheelchair users.
Peader Kirk, experimental theatre/performance artist/practitioner and director, is currently Live Artist in Residence at the prestigious Bluecoat, Liverpool. As part of his residency he is developing and directing a live art project and wants to involve actors, and/or, participants who are wheelchair users. Actors/participants will need to be available from the week beginning 14th September for rehearsals, with performances on 24th and 25th September at the Bluecoat. Total rehearsal hours organised around your schedule. This is an ideal opportunity for drama students/ emerging actors/live artists to gain work experience leading to other opportunities in live art and experimental performance practice. Working alongside an established live artist/director with a recognized reputation is a unique opportunity to develop skills in live art and experimental performance practice. Access support and some travel expenses will be provided. Previous experience is desirable but not essential, however participants should feel comfortable in front of a live audience. If you are interested in participating, for more information contact Peader Kirk on Email: peader@msn.com or Mobile: 07946 325 165.
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Arts Jobs
DEPUTY STAGE MANAGER
Contact mail@coliseum.org.uk £18,307 plus overtime
An outstanding opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our full time Stage Management department. Book experience essential. Closing date: Friday 18th September, 12 noon
Interviews: w/c 21st September For more information please download an application pack from www.coliseum.org.uk. Alternatively email mail@coliseum.org.uk or telephone Anne-Louise Jones on 0161 624 1731
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Executive Director, Queer Up North
Contact: Emma Ryan contact@queerupnorth.com Queer Up North, Manchester's annual festival of innovative new theatre and performance, seeks an exceptional individual for the new post of Executive Director to lead on all aspects of the organisation's operations, business and finances. Following the award of a 2009/10 Clore Fellowship to Artistic Director Jonathan Best, the Board of Trustees is seeking a talented and motivated person for this newly created leadership position to work alongside him as the company enters a new and exciting phase of development. Eighteen years old this year, Queer Up North International Festival commissions, produces and presents an annual programme of innovative live performance. ‘Queer' is the quality that runs vividly through all of our work, and yet Queer Up North has always appealed beyond Manchester's thriving gay communities to a broader arts audience that relishes artistic risk and innovation. Continuing to develop the diversity of our audiences and artists is central to the company's vision. If you have the skills and experience to lead a small but dedicated team, and share our vision of an adventurous queer festival for the broadest possible audience, then we'd like to hear from you. Salary £30,000. Closing date: 28th September, 5pm. Interviews: w/c 12th October For an application pack, email contact@queerupnorth.com www.queerupnorth.com IQUN Ltd is an equal opportunities employer
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