SPIT News - Issue 28, Spring 2002
New Chair For SPITCath Hunter has an MA in Advanced Theatre Practice from the Central School of Speech and Drama. During this time her research concentrated on Access in theatre making, and she has recently completed her NVQ level 3 BSL portfolio. Cath co-ordinated the SPIT conference "Theatre and The Deaf Audience - a good night out?" October 2000. She currently works as a Subtitler at the BBC and also as a puppeteer in the theatre company she co-founded. Thank you ...to Sarah Hunt from the Board and members for all the work she has put into SPIT during her time as Chair, which has helped the organisation move forward so much. We are delighted that Sarah remains an active and dedicated member of the SPIT Board. |
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SPIT DevelopmentsIt's eight years since SPIT was first formed to encourage and develop the provision of SLIPs of the highest quality. In that time, we have:
We want to build on this progress in several ways. These ideas have come from consultation with members, and feedback from our deaf and hard of hearing users. We hope we can still count on you for information and comments as we implement them. Firstly, we want to develop the listing and web site as a resource for deaf and hard of hearing people, extending the listing to include Deaf Theatre Events. But we need YOU ... Please let us know about any integrated theatre or deaf theatre event so that we can include them. Secondly, you will now see Captioned performances given by our members included in the listing, as part of our new commitment to actively promote captioning as an addition to BSL. For more information on captioning contact SPIT. Another development will be the revamping of our web site over the summer to include special events pages, feedback and comments pages, interpreter details as well as the full listing of our members' BSL, Captioned performances and Deaf Theatre events, to make it easier to find out about events. Finally, Operation SPIT (our Deaf focus group) aims to combat bad experiences and congratulate good practice in theatres. A group of deaf theatre-goers will report to SPIT on a regular basis about their theatre experiences. A big thanks to those who have responded. The first group will be meeting soon for a briefing session before the volunteers start to report back on BSL interpreted performances. We still need more volunteers from the North, if you are interested, please contact us. |
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Association Of Sign Language Interpreters' Conference 2002The annual conference for ASLI will be of interest to anyone working in sign language, as this year they explore Developing the Profession and the Individual with a weekend programme of papers, workshops and entertainment. Taking place on 6 and 7 April at Trinity and All Saints College, Leeds, the main speakers have now been confirmed, and include:
The cost starts from £55 for non-members to attend one day (including lunch) up to full accommodation and attendance at all events. Bookings and further information can be obtained from :- |
MAGIC is an umbrella organisation of museums and galleries in the capital who work together to co-ordinate events for deaf and hard of hearing people across London. MAGIC's new co-ordinator, Olivia Depledge, begins work in February. One of her responsibilities will be to manage the development of a dedicated website for Deaf people interested in finding out what's on at London's Museums and Galleries. The website will be launched later this year.
Day of Dance at Sadler's WellsFollowing on from the success of the Dance Summer School for Deaf Children, Sadler's Wells are delighted to be working with Green Candle Dance Company, offering two workshops two workshops on Saturday 23 March from 11 - 1pm for 6 - 9 year olds, and 2 - 4.30pm for 10 - 16 year olds at a cost of £3.50 per child. Green Candle has a national reputation for the quality of their dance education work and the team has experience of working with deaf children. The sessions are fun, informal and creative, drawing on a variety of dance styles and will be accompanied by live music. A professional sign language interpreter will be present throughout. The workshops are suitable for boys and girls with or without previous experience of dance and are accessible to deaf children with all degrees of hearing loss and using all communication methods. Places are limited so don't put off booking. Please note that only one hearing child may accompany each deaf child. To book contact Rachel Howlett at Sadler's Wells by post: |
Victoria and Albert MuseumThe V&A on Cromwell Road, South Kensington, is presenting a series of gallery events for deaf visitors on Wednesday evenings, when the Museum stays open until 10pm, so you can continue to look at the displays and enjoy a drink after the event. Events and entry to the museum are free, and the first series of events starts this summer: The British Galleries: deaf artists and historians give their view of the British Galleries
Earth & Fire: Italian terracotta sculpture from Donatello to Canova. Introductory talk to the exhibition by Peta Motture, Curator of Sculpture
Introductory tour of the V&A led by deaf people, introducing the breadth of the Museum's collections from East and West
Tudor Life: talk and discussion with Anne Pearson
For further details e-mail: bookings.office@vam.ac.uk or check out the website for further information at www.vam.ac.uk |
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The 2002 Cambridge Arts Theatre Deaf and Hearing Summer School"We are very excited about working with Cambridge Arts Theatre and all the students, they will have the chance to make lots of new friends, deaf and hearing, and will be fully supported with their communication needs." Backed by leading National Charity Friends for Young Deaf People, Cambridge Arts Theatre Deaf and Hearing Summer School is taking place from Monday 12 - Friday 23 August 2002 with weekends free, aimed at Deaf and hearing young people aged 13 - 18. If you don't live locally, you can stay in Cambridge with other deaf friends and adults. Participants will create a piece of live theatre for a deaf and hearing audience with a deaf director, BSL interpreters, BSL support assistants, and hearing theatre technicians, which will be performed on stage at 7pm on the final day. You don't need any experience, just an open mind, imagination, team spirit and a sense of humour. Contact Roberta Hamond, Cambridge Arts Theatre. By post: 6 St Edward's Passage, Cambridge CB2 3PJ By textphone: 01223 579003 By fax: 01223 578929 By e-mail: rhamond@cambridgeartstheatre.com Check out the website for more details, but don't forget to apply by Friday 31 May, 2002. |
Arts Signs is a training course in museum and gallery lecturing for deaf people as a result of a collaboration between Tate Modern, Shape and City Lit Centre for Deaf People, with six deaf artists taking part. When their training is completed at the end of March they will begin giving talks to the public at Tate Modern in BSL, interpreted in to English. For more information, contact Caro Howell at Tate Modern for further details by e-mail: caro.howell@tate.org.uk or by minicom: 020 7401 5071.