"There seems to be no end to the rich seam of creativity struck by Graeae under its present artistic director, Jenny Sealey."

The Scotsman on Whiter than Snow
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.

Reasons to be Cheerful
Reasons to be Cheerful on the road
Wheels on Broadway
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The Iron Man
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Latest news

With opening night at the New Wolsey Theatre just around the corner, the cast and band have dusted off their DM’s, revved up their vocal chords and are ready to give us a bit of that ‘Blockhead’ attitude..


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Featured production

Reasons to be Cheerful
A top class cast and a scorching live band pay tribute to Ian Dury in this riotous skiddling, diddling, bled-white, died-black coming of age tale… and it’s back. Book tickets now. for

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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

Graeae is delighted to be a part of the BBC’s Norman Beaton Fellowship (NBF) for the third year running and will be hosting auditions on Friday, 16th December 2011 ahead of the semi finals in London next year.

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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 such a great show, full of energy, excitement, and, of course, great music. I know Ian would have been thrilled to see his words and music interpreted with such tenderness and respect. I urge you to see this wonderful musical.

Sir Peter Blake on Reasons to be Cheerful

‘Rough, Ready and bl**dy brilliant’

Time Out London on Reasons to be Cheerful

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