Dana's Welcome
- 28 April 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...........................................................................2
Double Sentence...............................................................................2
The Beat, Don Letts, Levi Travi.........................................................3
The Ballad of Juniper Davey and Sonny Lumiere.............................4
New writers wanted...........................................................................5
Get involved at Tate Liverpool..........................................................5
The Dutch house grand opening weekend.......................................6
Physicalfest 6.....................................................................................6
Africa Oye festival line up.................................................................7
Forkbeard Summer Schools 2010......................................................7
Young People's workshops................................................................8
Arts Jobs............................................................................................8
Graffiti arts workshop facilitator........................................................8
Sound Designer, North West New Wave...........................................9
Disclaimer...........................................................................................9

Any items for the next newsletter should be sent to news@dadahello.com or dana@dadahello.com by 3.00pm 4th May 10. Please keep the articles short (75 words or less is ideal), and in plain text format.
Dana's Note
Hello you wonderful readers,
I hope you're all well and appreciating the minor upswing in temperature. Thanks everyone who came along to see No Idea last week- I've got a mini review for you out on the social networks if you missed it. Lots of exciting, shiny, DaDa shaped things to tell you about, and a great deal more besides, so take a look.
Yours, Dana
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DaDa Disability and Deaf Arts Latest
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"
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Disability Arts News
Double Sentence
Deafinitely Theatre presents ‘Double Sentence'. It is a story about a man who is sent to prison and finds himself not only being punished for the crime he committed but also punished for being Deaf. In prison, he finds himself alone, discriminated against and an outsider in a hearing environment that is both aggressive and claustrophobic. Double Sentence is based on interviews with Deaf prisoners and ex-offenders, and charts a young man's struggle to be understood in a world where even the loudest fight to be heard. Double Sentence uses British Sign Language, captions and spoken word to be accessible to both Deaf and hearing.
Suitable for 14+ Double Sentence is at 7:45pm on Tuesday 4th May. For further information please see:
http://www.contemporaryurbancentre.org/events/event.php?event=102
http://www.deafinitelytheatre.co.uk/index.php?plid=100

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The Beat, Don Letts, Levi Tafari.
Writing on the Wall are delighted to present this monster of a night at the city's best music venue: Levi Tafari, Liverpool's favourite lyrical observer and urban griot. The Beat, with hits like Mirror in the Bathroom, Can't Get Used to Losing You, Hands Off She's Mine, Stand Down Margaret, The Beat are one of the most popular recording acts in UK. Original band member Roger Rankin and Everett Morton are joined by Roger's son Murphy Ranking Jr, and Mickey Billingham, formerly of Dexy's Midnight Runners. Don Letts, (Big Audio Dynamite, BBC 6 Radio), the original Rebel Dread takes to the decks for a rare Liverpool performance.
Saturday 15th May. Time: 9pm - 2am Tickets: £14/£8 concessions available from: The Philharmonic Hall box office: 0151 709 3789.
Online: www.writingonthewall.org.uk Special Offer: Tickets for Music Panel-see below- and this event have a combined price of £18/£10 concessions.
Music events at WOW. Music Panel - From Generation to the X Factor; Real Music Lost in the Mix? The Contemporary Urban Centre 41-51 Greenland Street, L1 OBS Saturday 22nd May, 6pm - 8pm. Tickets: £6/£4 concessions - available from: The Philharmonic Hall box office: 0151 709 3789 Online: www.writingonthewall.org.uk Special Offer: Tickets for this event and the ‘Legends' gig at the Picket music venue in Jordan Street have a combined price of £18/£10 concessions. An internet campaign came out of nowhere to propel Rage Against the Machine to the Xmas number one slot and give a bloody nose to the X Factor's ongoing campaign for world domination. But what does it mean for music? Our panel are ready to plug in, turn up the volume, and let it rip: Don Letts - the Rebel Dread DJ & broadcaster. Kevin Sampson - Writer and former manager of The Farm. Jon Morter - Instant Legend who set up the Rage Against the Machine Facebook Campaign. Martin O'Shea - Manager of Atomic Kitten. Chaired by Phliip Hayes - Manager of Liverpool's famous independent music venue ‘The Picket.'
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The Ballad of Juniper Davy and Sonny Lumiere
is a magical tale of invention and industry, hide and seek, love, mischief and dark imaginings. The Ballad... is a series of poems written by Rebecca Sharp. On 11th - 15th May 2010, it will be presented as a site-specific promenade performance at Metal at Edge Hill Station in Liverpool UK. It will also feature a musical score by Rebecca Sharp and the whole performance will be brought to life in the visual creations and curiosities by the fine artist Elizabeth Willow. Juniper and Sonny arrive separately to the Station when it opens in 1836. Attracted to the tunnels, shadows and dust, here they may conceal their strangeness, get lost in the noise.
Juniper longs to be a pigeon, her hands made claw-like in an accident. She seldom speaks, but carries a collection of silver whistles instead - her true 'voice' is that of the poetry. Sonny is fascinated by illusions and makes experimental inventions using found objects. They fall in love and work together, gathering materials and creating contraptions, unseen except for the tricks and gifts they place around the Station. They become rumour, urban myth, a dash in the corner of your eye, their names on the tip of your tongue. They survive, 'in the steam of machines / in the seams of sleep'. Tickets for The Ballad are now on sale! Available from:
News from Nowhere bookshop 96 Bold Street Liverpool L1 4HY
Tel. 0151 708 7270 £7 full price, £5 concession. Performances: Tuesday 11th - Saturday 15th May 2010, at 7.30pm. A signed and wheelchair accessible matinee performance on Saturday 15th May, at 2.30pm.
An Exclusive (and Fancy) Tearoom will be open for half an hour before and after each show. A book of the text and CD of the score will be available to buy after each performance.
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New writers wanted
*CALLING TO ALL SCRIPTWRITERS -DRAMA STUDENTS - MUSIC STUDENTS - AND ANYBODY INTERSTERED IN THE CREATIVE ARTS!!!!
*WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE PART OF AN EXCITING NEW PROJECT???
We are looking for people of any age who are avid script writers/play writers with a passion for the stage who dream to have their work played in theatres, but have no opportunities to do so. We are promoting a new project in which we will provide you with these opportunities to have your work viewed....But we need you and your own material!! Basically, the group will develop young scriptwriters talents whilst also airing the voices of local people and their work (whether these be students or native inhabitants within the area). While Liverpool is brimming with talent within the artistic industry, it is extremely difficult to find an arena for which writers can voice their work. Of course this will provide a greater advantage to other arts students as we will be looking to integrate dance/drama/fine arts and music students to collaborate within an invigorating new project. We already have in parties interested such as 'Theatre in the Rough', 'Unity Theatre', 'Earth Republic' and 'The Lantern Theatre' to name a few. There will be a meeting at Dean Walters, Upper Duke Street (next to Anglican Cathedral) on Wednesday April 28th at say 5.30pm, which will discuss the development, collaborative ideas and the direction the group will be taking. If however you are unable to make the meeting, but are interested in the project, you can leave your name; contact number; email address with me at: Natalie Parry:-
Parry_Nataliej@yahoo.com Or Elaine McNeill Media Critical and Creative Arts Skills Support Officer Learning Innovation and Development
Dean Walters Building t: 0151 231 5029
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Get involved at Tate Liverpool
Tate Liverpool is looking for adult participants to offer feedback periodically on its exhibitions and facilities so that we may ensure that what we offer is accessible to all. We are looking in particular for adults with a hearing impairment, a visual impairment, with dyslexia, and a wheelchair user. We will pay all travel expenses. Please contact Dawn Brady for further information. Dawn Brady Gallery Services Manager Tel. +44 (0)151 702 7414
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THE DUTCH HOUSE GRAND OPENING WEEKEND!
http://www.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk The Dutch House is an exciting new venture combining art and horticulture being run by Sjaak Kastelijn (Garden Manager at the Museum Gardens, York) and his wife, Cecile, just outside the village of Crayke. They are opening their doors for the first time this weekend (1st, 2nd & 3rd May) with an exciting programme of activities, arts and crafts. Details of the full programme of activities and tasters is presented on their brand new website: http://www.dutchhouseyorkshire.com The eco sculpture garden and café are open Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 5pm. More info about activities in the art studio will be presented shortly on their website.

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PHYSICAL FEST 6 - TRAINING OPPORTUNITY, Tmesis Theatre
Physical Fest is an annual physical/movement workshop and performance festival, run by Tmesis Theatre and based in Liverpool. This year's exciting line-up includes: 5-7th June, 3 day writing and physical devising workshop with Chris Fittock and Tmesis Theatre, 8th June, An introduction to Aerial Circus with black and blue, 9/10th June, Creaturing (non- human movement) with Al Seed, 11th June, Free Running with Airborne Entertainment, 12th June, Improvisation and clowning with Javier Marzan from Peepolykus. There are also evening classes in Angola Capoeira, with Taciturn dance, Pilates and outdoor morning classes in Tai Chi.There will also be the first, ‘Fest Live' a new performance platform for exciting physical and visual work @ The Blackie, Sat 12th June, 7pm. For more information and booking forms go to www.tmesistheatre.com E: physicalfest@tmesistheatre.com M: 0781 330 1517

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Africa Oye Festival line up!

*Please note that this program is subject to change
Saturday 22nd May @The Picket - Liverpool Africa Oye's Pre Festival Party with the Wailing Souls (Jamaica) LIVE IN CONCERT. Featuring music by Beaten Tracks DJ's. This is an official Liverpool Sound City Event
@ The Picket - Liverpool 61 Jordan Street (Off Jamaica Street)
L1 0BW 8:00pm till late Tickets £10 in advance (plus booking fee)
£15 on the door (£10 with Liverpool Sound City Wristband))
Ticket Web 08444 77 1000 or www.ticketweb.co.uk In Person:
Dr Herman's 84a Bold St, L1 Raggas Caribbean takeaway, 58 Smithdown Rd Liverpool L7.
Thursday 17th June Africa Oye Festival official opening event celebrating Haitian music Featuring Boukman Eksperyans Haiti Ti coca Haiti
@The Picket - Liverpool Entry Strictly by Invitation only
Friday 18th June Workshops on Haitian Music, Dance, Culture and History with Liverpool School's Hosted by Boukman & Eksperyans Ti coca (Haiti)
Venue to be confirmed.
Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th June 2010 12:30pm-9:30pm (both days)
FREE ENTRY/NO TICKET REQUIRED The Review Field Sefton Park,
Liverpool L17 3AGLine up (Official running order to be announced 2 weeks before the Festival) Saturday 19th June; Boukman Eksperyans Haiti
Les Espoirs De Coronthie Guinea Conakry The Gangbe Brass Band Benin
Ti Coca Haiti Victor Deme Burkina Faso
Sunday 20th June;
Andrew Tosh Jamaica, Carlou D Senegal, Les Freress Guisse Senegal, Michael Rose Jamaica, The Rasites UK, To'Mezclao Cuba. The Oye village will feature: Over 60 stalls selling the best Food and Drinks, Arts and Crafts, Fashion from Africa and all over the World. Dance, Drumming, Percussion, and African Music Workshops, Holistic Therapists, Massage, in the new Health learning and Participation Zone. Face Painting, and Bouncy Castles. The Oye Inn will be back again this year to keep the Adults entertained too!
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Forkbeard: Summer Schools 2010
Summer School 1: Friday 2 - Friday 9 July Summer School 2: Friday 16 - Friday 23 July. Forkbeard Fantasy are offering two six-day residential courses in 2010. These Summer Schools give you the chance to discover new ways of working in an inclusive, stimulating environment. The Schools are located at Forkbeard's Waterslade Studios in the heart of rural Devon. Set in two acres of countryside, Waterslade comprises: a modern complex equipped for set and prop construction, film and video edit suites and space for performance teaching. The week-long courses enable participants to explore the wild and diverse array of techniques, technologies and art forms used in Forkbeard's multi-media stage, film and exhibition work: Film and Video, 16mm and DVD, lighting and camera skills, Final Cut Pro, compositing, editing, projection systems and surfaces
Animation in all its myriad 2D and 3D forms, including pixilation and blue-screen mixes. At all times there's a lively emphasis on demystifying technology and making it work for you the artist. Prop-making, casting, constructing, modelling, mechanics, puppetry with numerous materials and fabrics. Sound recording, mixing and its place in other artforms. Performing with and in and out of film, in installations and extreme situations as well as FF's trademark Crossing the Celluloid Divide. Working with others or on your own ... developing unexpected cross-over's and hybrids of art forms, with concentration on experimentation, entertainment and humour. We encourage a wide mix of interests and skills. Previous Schools have included: prop-makers, designers, visual and performance artists, filmmakers, editors, animators, performers, engineers, technicians, students, teachers, architects, writers, and puppeteers. The only requirement is that applicants must be over 18.
There are 20 places available on each course. The £750 fee includes all meals - a local chef's delicious lunches and suppers with fresh garden produce - and accommodation at the beautiful riverside Manor Mill Cottages in Waterrow, a couple of miles from Forkbeard's Studios.
For further information write to: Forkbeard Fantasy, PO Box 1241, Bristol, BS99 2TG T: 0117 930 9933 E: ff@forkbeardfantasy.co.uk
W: http://www.forkbeardfantasy.co.uk Forkbeard is committed to promoting equal access to all.
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YOUNG PEOPLE'S WORKSHOPS
New Tools for Young People Media Lounge at FACT, 15 & 22 May 11.00am - 4.00pm FREE (For young people aged 13-19 years old. Booking essential. Maximum of 4 people per booking) Create your own comic! Work with comic book artist & illustrator Mark Penman to create your own amazing comic based on our current MyWar exhibition.
To book please contact Louise Latter, Young People's Coordinator on (0151) 707 4444 or email louise.latter@fact.co.uk. Join our Freehand group on facebook. FACT, 88 Wood St, Liverpool L1 4DQ www.fact.co.uk
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Arts Jobs
Graffiti arts workshop facilitator, zap graffiti arts
ZAP GRAFFITI ARTS are looking for experienced graffiti writers who have experience of delivering workshops to groups. We have opportunities for the right people all across the UK, to work on a freelance basis as part of our team. CRBs required. Please get in touch with a few examples of your workshop work, and if possible with images of some of your own work. (These are strictly confidential.) work@zapgraffiti.co.uk or call: Kieran Gorman on 0151 708 7073 or 07946 796 266 More on our work here: http://www.zapgraffiti.co.uk
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Sound Designer, North West New Wave
Closes Friday 14 May 2010 Contact: Chris Lane info@northwestnewwave.org.uk NORTH WEST BASED MUSICIAN NEEDED to create the accompanying soundtrack to North West New Wave's ident! The winning soundtrack will be going GLOBAL, to enter the competition simply download the NWNW Ident and Creative Brief from: http://www.northwestnewwave.org.uk/downloads Good luck
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