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Read More > 8 Mar 2024 News Events Porcelain Presents Toilet Paper Diaries for International Women's Day 2024 A performance of Porcelain Delaney's Show 'Toilet Paper Diaries' Premieres online to 'Inspire Inclusion' on IWD 2024 Read More > 28 Feb 2024 News Events DaDa’s Edward Rushton Social Justice Lecture Premieres Online DaDa’s Rushton Lecture ‘Reclaiming Nonchalance’ presented by Ashokkumar Mistry premieres online Read More > 8 Feb 2024 DaDa Richard III Statement DaDaFest has signed the Disabled Artist Alliance’s open letter alongside over 200 individuals and organisations regarding the Globe’s announcement of Richard III casting of a non-disabled actor in the lead role. Read More > 6 Dec 2023 News DaDa Artists 'Fly the Flag' DaDa artists join 'Fly the Flag' campaign to mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Read More > 5 Dec 2023 Liverpool lights up for International Day of Persons with Disabilities City buildings lit up in turquise and yellow for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023 Read More > 30 Nov 2023 News Events Rushton Lecture Panel Confirmed Edward Rushton Social Justic Lecture takes place 3rd Dec 2023. Read More > 16 Nov 2023 News Events DaDa Announce Dazzling Cabaret Line Up Unity Theatre play host to a captivating evening of deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists. Read More > 15 Nov 2023 News Events DaDa Fellow's New Show 'Toilet Paper Diaries' is Coming! DaDa Fellow Porcelain Delaney brings her new show 'Toilet Paper Diaries' to Unity Theatre this month. Read More > 1 Nov 2023 DaDaFest Winter Programme 2023 Join DaDa events to warm up the winter nights. Read More > 28 Sep 2023 News Press Releases Events DaDa Announce Ashok Mistry as Keynote for Rushton Lecture 2023 DaDa announce keynote Ashokkumar D Mistry as keynote for their annual Rushton Lecture. Read More > 27 Sep 2023 News Arts and Access DaDa Artists Reflect on 'Inclusion' This National Inclusion Week we reached out to DaDa artists to find out their thoughts on inclusion within the arts sector. Read More > 26 Sep 2023 News Press Releases Artist Opportunities Events Artist Call Out for DaDa Cabaret Showcase DaDa is on the hunt for performance pieces by Northwest based Deaf, disabled and Neurodivergent artists for a cabaret night on Friday November 24 2023 Read More > 25 Sep 2023 News Blog Arts and Access DaDa insights for National Inclusion Week 2023 For National Inclusion Week 2023 DaDaFest reflect on how they are striving to improve inclusion. Read More > 17 Aug 2023 News Blog Arts and Access Arts and Access at Edinburgh Fringe 2023 DaDa team have been taking in shows by Deaf and disabled artists at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2023 and keeping an eye out for access initiatives. Read More > 15 Aug 2023 News Artist Opportunities Liverpool Black History Month Creative Commission grants Culture Liverpool have a call out for artists with ideas on how Liverpool can celebrate Black History Month Read More > 2 Aug 2023 DaDa Interviews Author Natalie Denny DaDaFest interview children's author Natalie Denny about the release of her book Keisha Jones Takes on the World Read More > 30 Jul 2023 Blog Events DaDa Young Ensemble light up Resonate Hub DaDa Young Ensemble showcased their latest compositions and covers at Resonate Hub. Read More > 13 Jul 2023 News Events DaDa collaborates with Liverpool Biennial to present ‘Unmute’ dance theatre featuring local artists DaDaFest support Unmute Dance Theatre to collaborate with local artists for Liverpool Biennial 2023 Read More > 4 Jul 2023 News Blog Events DaDa and LJMU present Award-winning immersive experience with ZU-UK Read More > 22 Jun 2023 News Events The DaDa x Philharmonic Ensemble Performance 8th June Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Company and DaDa Ensemble presented new work at the music rooms in Royal Liverpool Philharmonic on 8th June. Read More > 5 May 2023 Blog Arts and Access It's Deaf Awareness Week 2023! Celebrating Deaf Awareness Week with resources and throwbacks! Read More > 1 May 2023 News Artist Opportunities Join our project with Liverpool Biennial! Seeking disabled, Deaf and/or neurodivergent dancers to collaborate on a Liverpool Biennial performance Read More > 24 Apr 2023 News A DaDa-debuted portrait at LCR photo awards! Continued success for Mark Peachey's 'Keep Clear' following its inaugural showing at DaDaFest International 2022 Read More > 15 Mar 2023 News Events 'The Bodymind as Un-colony' - On Demand version released An On Demand verison of our 2022 Rushton Lecture is now available Read More > 1 Mar 2023 We're hiring! Join the DaDa team as our Operations & Finance Manager Read More > 27 Feb 2023 DaDa at the Arts Marketing Association Accessing Digital Culture - DaDa heads to the AMA Read More > 21 Feb 2023 Digital Culture Awards - DaDa Holograms makes the longlist! DaDa Holograms nominated and more! Read More > 31 Jan 2023 Have your say! Did you join us for the latest DaDa festival? Let us know what you thought! Read More > 23 Jan 2023 DaDaFest International Festival 2022 - thanks for joining us! Huge success for DaDa's 2022 hybrid programme! Read More > 16 Nov 2022 DDFI2022 half-way point and UK Disability History Month! DaDaFest International Festival and UK Disability History Month! Read More > 4 Nov 2022 News Press Releases Announcing further funding for DaDa! DaDa news - National Portfolio Organisation funding! Read More > 10 Oct 2022 Press Releases DaDaFest International 2022 - Autumn programme announcement! 6 weeks of disability and Deaf arts programming from 26 October until 3 December Read More > 7 Oct 2022 DaDaFest International Festival returns this autumn! Read More > 26 Sep 2022 Blog Arts and Access Reflections on Ed Fringe accessibility Thoughts from DaDa's Executive Producer about accessibility at the Edinburgh Fringe Read More > 20 Jun 2022 News Letty McHugh's Book of Hours Launch Join Letty in person or online for the launch of Book of Hours Read More > 13 Jun 2022 News Shielded in the Community A call out for you to take part. Read More > 23 May 2022 DaDaFest International 2022 Launch Day Keep Sunday 12 June free for events across the city. Read More > 16 May 2022 News Award nomination for Joe Strickland Our Executive Producer has been nominated for a Best Director award. Read More > 10 May 2022 DaDa Incubator: Lead Musician Trainees Announcing our Lead Musician Trainee programme and its participants! Read More > 5 May 2022 DaDa at NSDF 2022! DaDa x NSDF company-members are a hit at NSDF 2022! Read More > 6 Apr 2022 News A statement from DaDa's Board Wishing our outgoing joint Artistic Director & CEOs every success in future endeavours Read More > 4 Apr 2022 DaDa x NSDF presents 'Reservation' DaDa x NSDF company-members present a brand new theatre piece Read More > 31 Mar 2022 DaDa Holograms: conclusions from our research Conclusions from our BSL 'holograms' R&D Read More > 25 Mar 2022 DaDa Holograms: Phase 3 Phase 3 of our DaDa Holograms R&D, featuring Adam Fenton Read More > 23 Mar 2022 DaDa Holograms: Industry Day A sharing of our R&D findings, and how to attend Read More > 17 Mar 2022 DaDa Holograms: Phase 2 Phase 2 of our DaDa Holograms R&D, this time featuring Rhiannon May Read More > 8 Mar 2022 DaDa Holograms: Phase 1 A collaboration with Chronic Insanity for Phase 1 of our DaDa Holograms R&D Read More > 2 Mar 2022 Artist Call Out: Pen Pals Connected Artist Call Out for British Council funded, International Collaborative Correspondence Project in 2022 Read More > 28 Feb 2022 News Events DaDa-supported musical now touring! Dora Colquhoun's DaDa-supported ADHD-themed musical is now on tour Read More > 11 Feb 2022 DaDa partners with BBC Writersroom! Apply now for our opportunity in partnership with BBC Writersroom! Read More > 3 Feb 2022 Without Walls Programme Announcement Announcing the programme for Without Walls 2022! Read More > 14 Jan 2022 Press Releases DaDa announces R&D project looking into augmented reality BSL holograms Press Realease Read More > 12 Jan 2022 STROLLERS Performer Call Out DaDa and Black Gold Arts are creating a new piece of street theatre to tour outdoor festivals in 2022 and beyond - want to get involved? Read More > 3 Dec 2021 International Day of Disabled People: Perspectives from DaDa x NSDF members Work by members of our DaDa x NSDF company for International Day of Disabled People Read More > 4 Nov 2021 DaDaFest Scratch 21: Full programme annnounced Today marks the beginning of DaDaFest Scratch 21, and what's more, we can now reveal the festival's full lineup! Read More > 2 Nov 2021 Live from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic - the DaDa Ensemble! Join us in person or online for the opening of DaDaFest Scratch 21! Read More > 26 Oct 2021 News DaDa joins Without Walls Find out about our exciting new working partnership. Read More > 14 Oct 2021 Don't miss a DaDa-supported hip-hop sharing! Watch the culmination of BlackFest's Hip Hop Dance For All workshops, supported by DaDa. Read More > 5 Oct 2021 Youth Music funding for DaDa Ensemble member DaDa Ensemble member, Josh Henderson, receives a Youth Music grant Read More > 29 Sep 2021 DaDa Fellows 2021 Introducing the first cohort of DaDa Fellows Read More > 29 Jul 2021 Unity Theatre Programme: DaDaFest Scratch and more! DaDaFest-supported artists and events in Unity Theatre's 2021 season Read More > 29 Jul 2021 Mind the Gap Assistant Director Call Out A new opportunity from Mind the Gap to work with Nickie Miles-Wildin Read More > 21 Jul 2021 Call Out: vogue house seeks performers House of Suarez are looking for Deaf and disabled artists to get involved in vogue culture and events Read More > 29 Jun 2021 'Tuning In' with Adam Fenton Takeaways from Adam Fenton's play performed over Zoom, directed by Nickie Miles-Wildin Read More > 3 Jun 2021 Call Out: DaDaFest x NSDF An opportunity for young Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists to come together and create work for NSDF festival. Read More > 24 May 2021 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement Today, 24 May 2021, we would like to share DaDaFest’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion statement. Read More > 12 May 2021 Tune in to a new rehearsed reading! A DaDaFest-supported Adam Fenton sharing with GRAEAE and Theatre by the Lake Read More > 7 May 2021 Fests in the North West! Fab festivals to check out in Liverpool and Manchester Read More > 28 Apr 2021 News DaDaFest Florescence Fellows Meet the DaDaFest Florescence Fellows! Read More > 27 Apr 2021 Aidan Moesby's Digital Café From a DaDaFest Library Commission to a Digital Café! Read More > 15 Mar 2021 News DaDaFest Ensemble musician call out Are you a musician with a passion for creating new music? Read More > 17 Feb 2021 Press Releases Nickie Miles-Wildin and Grace Ng announced as new joint head of Liverpool’s DaDaFest We're very excited to announce our new joint Artistic Director & CEO Read More > 2 Feb 2021 Hip Hop Dance project with Blackfest! DaDaFest is supporting a series of workshops from Blackfest, making hip hop dance accessible to d/Deaf or disabled participants Read More > 4 Dec 2020 News Translations: Your Feedback Please fill in our questionnaire about your experience of Translations. Read More > 3 Dec 2020 News Coming Soon... Here are some exciting events to look forward to in 2021 from DaDaFest. Read More > 28 Nov 2020 Artist Blog: The Making of First Do No Harm Find out about Helen Seymour's piece featured in our festival programme! Read More > 30 Oct 2020 Panels, Q&As and more additions to our Festival programme! Panels, podcasts and further additions to our DaDaFest International programme! Read More > 27 Oct 2020 News Call out for participants - "Scars: Memories of the Skin" Share your story as part of Ngozi Ugochukwu's DaDaFest International exhibition. Read More > 27 Oct 2020 Call out for underrepresented BSL interpreters A call out for registered interpreters who identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or as BIPOC Read More > 26 Oct 2020 Press Releases Press Release: DaDaFest International 2020 - Translations Media / Press information. Read More > 23 Oct 2020 CEO / Artistic Director Job We are looking for someone to lead DaDaFest into our next phase. Read More > 15 Oct 2020 DaDaFest International Programme Announcement! Find out what's in store from our 2020 festival line-up! Read More > 25 Sep 2020 Join the cast of Laurence Clark's 'Cured' Apply to join the cast of 'Cured', a play in development with Liverpool's Royal Court Read More > 22 Sep 2020 Deaf Rave Festival 2020 Countdown to Deaf Rave Festival 2020 this weekend! Read More > 10 Sep 2020 News Meet the Artists in Translations 2020 We're pleased to announce some of the artists who'll be taking part in DaDaFest International 2020: Translations. Read More > 27 Aug 2020 Blog A call out for d/Deaf, disabled or neurodivergent composers This call out is from Psappha, the Manchester based music ensemble. Read More > 25 Aug 2020 Blog Celebrating 50 years of Alf’s Act with Manchester Histories Remembering the world's first legislation around disability. Read More > 19 Aug 2020 News Inclusion at DaDaFest: New plans and policies An update on diversity within DaDaFest Read More > 5 Aug 2020 Introducing our Digital Producer Introducing the latest addition to the DaDaFest team! Read More > 31 Jul 2020 Our Artist Call Out is now closed! After an exciting month of receiving submissions from around the world, applications for our DaDaFest Commissions have now closed across all three strands. Read More > 7 Jul 2020 Venice International Performance Art Week: Pierce Starre's Reflections Reflections on Venice International Performance Art Week from live artist, Pierce Starre Read More > 30 Jun 2020 We Shall Not Be Removed Alliance We've joined a new disability arts alliance. Find out more about the campaign! Read More > 26 Jun 2020 Artist Call Out: Libraries Commission A brand new call out for work by disabled artists themed around libraries. Read More > 18 Jun 2020 News A statement from DaDaFest Addressing the need for change and a more intersectional approach. Read More > 8 Jun 2020 Artist Call Out for New Commissions Updates on our festival and a new call out for work by disabled artists! Read More > 13 May 2020 Broken Biscuits at LightNight at home Celebrate #LightNightAtHome with a DaDaFest commission. Read More > 28 Apr 2020 Top Tammy Reynolds moments! Celebrate good news from a DaDaFest-supported artist by revisiting our events. Read More > 24 Apr 2020 Support for Frontline Workers Result CIC are offering support sessions to frontline workers. Get in touch! Read More > 18 Apr 2020 Funding opportunities for artists An overview of Arts Council Emergy Funding and more paid opportunities Read More > 2 Apr 2020 News Blog DaDaFest Scratch: Our Advisors' Review Our advisory group give us their thoughts on DaDaFest Scratch at Unity Theatre. Read More > 20 Mar 2020 News COVID-19: an update from DaDaFest Following government guidance and in order to protect our artists, participants and staff, the DaDaFest office will be closed until further notice, with all team-members now working remotely. Read More > 21 Feb 2020 News Blog 'Footsteps Quiet in Shadow' - Ben Lunn tells us more! With DaDaFest-supported concert, ‘Footsteps Quiet in Shadow’ coming up, 4 March at The Bluecoat, we asked composer, Ben Lunn, to tell as a bit more about the line-up. Read More > 31 Jan 2020 News Blog Marshmallows and #SquadGoals Find out what we learned from our Rushton/Raw day of events. Read More > 13 Jan 2020 News Blog Call Out: DaDaFest Advisors We are looking for D/deaf or disabled individuals with a passion for the arts to join our group of advisors and help shape the future of DaDaFest. Could this be you? Read More > 29 Oct 2019 News DaDaFest and Unity Theatre announce exciting new partnership DaDaFest is delighted to announce a brand new partnership with innovative, radical and pioneering Liverpool arts venue, Unity Theatre. Read More > 29 Oct 2019 News DaDaFest Artist Self-Development Programme We are excited to be launching a programme of workshops and one-to-one coaching sessions for artists who identify as disabled or D/deaf*. Read More > 28 Oct 2019 News Dr Erin Pritchard chairs panel discussion at Disabled Women in Arts and Culture: Who’s Calling the Shots? We are delighted to have Dr Erin Pritchard act as chair of the panel discussion of our landmark event. Read More > 30 Aug 2019 News Artistic Director Ruth Gould leaves DaDaFest After almost 20 years of service, Ruth Gould is leaving DaDaFest to move on to pastures new. Read More > 29 May 2019 Blog Introducing…DaDaFest Ensemble! Our very first DaDaFest Scratch is fast approaching and in the lead up, we would like to introduce you to some of the talented artists who will be performing at the event. Read More > 1 May 2019 News DaDaFest Scratch DaDaFest is launching a new programme of events over the next three years to celebrate the best of disability art in the North West. Read More > 30 Apr 2019 Press Releases Pupils invited to music premiere! Free live music experience direct to the classroom. DaDaFest Ensemble to perform new composition, live from Liverpool Philharmonic. Read More > 25 Jan 2019 Get a taste of the creative industries As part of DaDaFest’s Artist Development Programme, we are offering ten placements within the creative industries. Read More > 24 Jan 2019 News Introducing our new Chair…Sally Gannon We are delighted to introduce Sally Gannon as the new Chair on our Board of Trustees. Sally joins us from Liverpool John Moores University where she is Strategic Planning Officer. Read More > 22 Jan 2019 We’ve opened registration to our Artist Development programme We can help you achieve your goals. Read More > 10 Dec 2018 Press Releases DaDaFest International 2018 hailed a success Thousands of visitors from across the UK and beyond experienced the five-week DaDaFest International which took place at host venues across the Liverpool City Region. Read More > 5 Dec 2018 News Artistic Director Ruth Gould appointed as one of five new Patrons to Graeae Theatre Company We are delighted to announce that our Artistic Director, Ruth Gould, has been appointed as one of five new Patrons to Graeae Theatre Company. Read More > 3 Dec 2018 News International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2018 We are delighted to be parterning with Liverpool City Council to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day which aims to promote an understanding of disability issues. Read More > 27 Nov 2018 Blog DaDaFest International 2018 Emerging Artists: Destination Sound Destination Sound is a platform for new music celebrating the talent and creativity of Disabled musicians. Read More > 20 Nov 2018 Blog DaDaFest International 2018 Emerging Artists: Jordan Connerty There are some amazing emerging artists who are performing new work as part of DaDaFest International 2018. We are following a few of them as they make their way to the stage. Read More > 20 Nov 2018 Press Releases Acclaimed disability arts organisation DaDaFest work with Alder Hey Children’s Hospital Performers visited patients at Liverpool’s Alder Hey Children’s Hospital to stage a special dance performance organised by DaDaFest. Read More > 20 Nov 2018 Press Releases Francesca Martinez visits two North West venues as part of DaDaFest International 2018 The award-winning comedian brings her What The **** Is Normal show to Liverpool and St Helens Read More > 14 Nov 2018 Blog ‘Perception of Time’ – the backstory to Katy McGunigle’s new play for DaDaFest International Scratch Night ‘Perception of Time’ is a short play based on true life events. Read More > 31 Oct 2018 News A handy at-a-glance festival event list We've put together a handy list of all the events that are taking place throughout DaDaFest International 2018. Read More > 31 Oct 2018 News A festival chat with our Artistic Director We sat down with our Artistic Director, Ruth Gould, to have a chat about DaDaFest International 2018. Read More > 25 Sep 2018 Press Releases DaDaFest announce their festival programme DaDaFest International returns to Liverpool City Region venues this autumn showcasing a series of high-quality cutting-edge work. Read More > 28 Jun 2018 News Announcing...Sir Ken Robinson! We are delighted to have on board a new patron. Read More > 28 Jun 2018 Press Releases DaDaFest International 2018 announced with performance by Jess Thom Award-winning disability and D/deaf arts organisation DaDaFest announces Merseyside wide festival this November. Read More > 26 Apr 2018 Press Releases Performers and theatre makers call out Unity Theatre, Action Transport Theatre and DaDaFest are working together to create a high quality seasonal show based on the story of Beauty and the Beast for family audiences in December 2018. Read More > 16 Oct 2017 News Sir Bert Massie CBE Last night we heard the sad news that Sir Bert Massie has passed away. Read More > 13 Sep 2017 News Daphne Does Good at DaDaFest Agony Aunt, Daphne will be the very, very special guest at DaDaFest’s Past, Present & Possibilities at the Bluecoat Read More > 22 Aug 2017 Introduction from Ruth Gould Greetings friends, comrades, supporters and visitors. Read More > 14 Jul 2017 Past, Present & Possibilities. Celebrating 300 years of the Bluecoat Read More > 3 Jul 2017 Canada Scene June 2017 by Julia Keenan Read More > 29 Jun 2017 News Creative UK Prosper Programme A good week just got even better! Read More > 23 Jun 2017 News Thank you Chris… It was with great sadness that I learnt of Chris Hammond’s passing this week Read More > 14 Jun 2017 News DaDaFest in the Spotlight Barry Avison featured on ITV’s Good Morning. Read More > 25 May 2017 Congratulations Ruth Awarded an Honorary Fellowship by Liverpool John Moores University Read More > 25 May 2017 Call Out For Bluecoat 300 DaDaFest Mini-Commissions Read More > 30 Mar 2017 Blog My trip to Yerevan, Armenia I was lucky to be offered to opportunity to visit Yerevan in Armenia. Read More > 1 Mar 2017 Young Disabled People Putting Together Our Arts Festival "If art, all art, is concerned with truth, then a society in denial will not find much use for it." Read More > 24 Feb 2017 Young DaDa Ensemble Project Video Watch a fantastic new video from our pioneering Young DaDa Ensemble Read More > 7 Feb 2017 Blog Palestine & The Joys of Flying Currently, I am on the plane to Munich where I ought to catch a connecting flight direct to Manchester. Read More > 25 Jan 2017 Blog 3 Days in Ramallah, Palestine Two days in and I am in love Read More > 25 Jan 2017 Blog Under the Skin with Jenny Sealey MBE Under the Skin is a series of interviews conducted during DaDaFest International 2016. Read More > 23 Jan 2017 Blog Under the Skin with John McGrath Under the Skin is a series of interviews conducted during DaDaFest International 2016. Read More > 18 Jan 2017 Blog My Time at DaDaFest Rebecca Andrews our Digital Marketing Apprentice finished her apprenticeship this month. Read More > 5 Jan 2017 Young DaDaFest 2017 Open Call Showcasing the creativity of disabled and deaf young people from Merseyside. Read More > 1 Nov 2016 Respect Project 2016 Open Workshops Are you a young woman aged 16 or over? Would you like to have your voice heard? Read More > 26 Oct 2016 Young DaDaFest 2017 Announcement Young DaDaFest will return bigger and better than ever for 2017! Read More > 16 Aug 2016 DaDaFest Receives Funding DaDaFest is delighted to announce that we have received a grant from Big Lottery Fund for “DaDaFest Rookies”. Read More > 27 Jul 2016 Young DaDaFest Perform I was really excited to see Young DaDaFest Read More > 12 Jul 2016 Young DaDaFest 2016: Music Review Guest reviewer Tammy Reynolds sums up her thoughts on the first of this year’s Young DaDaFest events Read More > 3 May 2016 Xander & The Peace Pirates Xander & The Peace Pirates Perform for our Young DaDa Ensemble Read More > 26 Apr 2016 Young DaDaFest 2016 Announcement Award Nominated Young DaDaFest Expands into Trio of Events Read More > 25 Nov 2015 News DaDaFest Hosts First Ever Rushton Social Justice Lecture DaDaFest Hosts First Ever Rushton Social Justice Lecture Read More > 17 Feb 2015 Young DaDaFest 2015 – Open Call This year’s Young DaDaFest will be happening at the Everyman Theatre. Read More > 21 Jan 2015 Watch Recipe for Scouse Online Now Young DaDa Recipe for Scouse Film is available to watch online. Read More >