Graeae proudly presents

The Garden & Prometheus Awakes

Part of the London 2012 Festival

Graeae Theatre Company

Welcome to Graeae

Graeae is a force for change in world-class theatre, breaking down barriers, challenging preconceptions and boldly placing disabled artists centre stage.

Graeae champions accessibility and provides a platform for new generations of Deaf and disabled talent through the creation of trail-blazing theatre, at home and internationally.

Prometheus Awakes
10 metre high puppet walks amongst the crowds
The Garden
A garden performer swings through the air from a swaying pole
Reasons to be Cheerful
The cast of Reasons to be Cheerful receiving a standing ovation
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Recruitment- Musicians
Do you play the Trombone or the Tenor/Soprano Saxophone? We are looking for two experienced Deaf/Disabled musicians to be part of The Garden in September 2012.

 

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Featured production

Prometheus Awakes
You will feel the earth move and the sky explode as a ten metre high Prometheus arises from the ground and creates fire and humanity in defiance of the God Zeus.

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The building

The award-winning Bradbury Studios are home to Graeae. Find out what’s special and how the building has transformed the way we operate.

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The Graeae myth

According to Greek legend, the three Graeae sisters shared an eye and a single tooth. When Perseus stole them, the sisters revealed how to kill the Medusa, but he broke his oath and threw away their life source.

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Get involved

Wednesday 28 March 2012, 1pm – 5pm
In this practical training session examining tools that Graeae uses in creating accessible marketing materials, you will explore a variety of formats to assist you in reaching disabled audiences and broadening your profile.

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Accessibility

Access is fundamental to Graeae’s work; we provide an inclusive working practice for artists and staff, and an accessible theatrical experience for our audiences.

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What people are saying

REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL is a total blast: for the nostalgics it’s a truly touching and affectionate tribute to one of our great street poets; and for everyone one else it’s We Will Rock You and Matilda served up by the best ensemble cast I’ve seen in years. The instinct to get up on stage with them and dance is overwhelming. Whew!

Danny Boyle on REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL

Mixing puppeteering, signing, storytelling and live music, children and adults alike will be captivated by this unique, award-winning show.

This is Bristol on The Iron Man

Paul Sirett’s script snaps, snarls, laughs and leers, just like Dury’s music.

The Stage on Reasons to be Cheerful

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