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Here are some exciting events to look forward to in 2021 from DaDaFest.

Artist Blog: The Making of First Do No Harm

Find out about Helen Seymour's piece featured in our festival programme!

Panels, Q&As and more additions to our Festival programme!

Panels, podcasts and further additions to our DaDaFest International programme!

Call out for participants - "Scars: Memories of the Skin"

Share your story as part of Ngozi Ugochukwu's DaDaFest International exhibition. 

Call out for underrepresented BSL interpreters

A call out for registered interpreters who identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or as BIPOC

Press Release: DaDaFest International 2020 - Translations

Media / Press information.

CEO / Artistic Director Job

We are looking for someone to lead DaDaFest into our next phase.

DaDaFest International Programme Announcement!

Find out what's in store from our 2020 festival line-up!

Join the cast of Laurence Clark's 'Cured'

Apply to join the cast of 'Cured', a play in development with Liverpool's Royal Court

Deaf Rave Festival 2020

Countdown to Deaf Rave Festival 2020 this weekend!

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.

A call out for d/Deaf, disabled or neurodivergent composers

This call out is from Psappha, the Manchester based music ensemble.

Celebrating 50 years of Alf’s Act with Manchester Histories

Remembering the world's first legislation around disability.

Inclusion at DaDaFest: New plans and policies

An update on diversity within DaDaFest

Introducing our Digital Producer

Introducing the latest addition to the DaDaFest team!

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. 

Venice International Performance Art Week: Pierce Starre's Reflections

Reflections on Venice International Performance Art Week from live artist, Pierce Starre

We Shall Not Be Removed Alliance

We've joined a new disability arts alliance. Find out more about the campaign!

Artist Call Out: Libraries Commission

A brand new call out for work by disabled artists themed around libraries.

A statement from DaDaFest

Addressing the need for change and a more intersectional approach.

Artist Call Out for New Commissions

Updates on our festival and a new call out for work by disabled artists!

Broken Biscuits at LightNight at home

Celebrate #LightNightAtHome with a DaDaFest commission.

Top Tammy Reynolds moments!

Celebrate good news from a DaDaFest-supported artist by revisiting our events.

Support for Frontline Workers

Result CIC are offering support sessions to frontline workers. Get in touch!

Funding opportunities for artists

An overview of Arts Council Emergy Funding and more paid opportunities

DaDaFest Scratch: Our Advisors' Review

Our advisory group give us their thoughts on DaDaFest Scratch at Unity Theatre. 

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. 

'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. 

Marshmallows and #SquadGoals

Find out what we learned from our Rushton/Raw day of events.

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?

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.

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*.

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.

Artistic Director Ruth Gould leaves DaDaFest

After almost 20 years of service, Ruth Gould is leaving DaDaFest to move on to pastures new. 

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.

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. 

Pupils invited to music premiere!

Free live music experience direct to the classroom. 

DaDaFest Ensemble to perform new composition, live from Liverpool Philharmonic.

Get a taste of the creative industries

As part of DaDaFest’s Artist Development Programme, we are offering ten placements within the creative industries. 

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.

We’ve opened registration to our Artist Development programme

We can help you achieve your goals.

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.

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.

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.

DaDaFest International 2018 Emerging Artists: Destination Sound

Destination Sound is a platform for new music celebrating the talent and creativity of Disabled musicians.

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.

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.

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

‘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. 

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.

A festival chat with our Artistic Director

We sat down with our Artistic Director, Ruth Gould, to have a chat about DaDaFest International 2018. 

DaDaFest announce their festival programme

DaDaFest International returns to Liverpool City Region venues this autumn showcasing a series of high-quality cutting-edge work.

Announcing...Sir Ken Robinson!

We are delighted to have on board a new patron.

DaDaFest International 2018 announced with performance by Jess Thom

Award-winning disability and D/deaf arts organisation DaDaFest announces Merseyside wide festival this November.

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.

Sir Bert Massie CBE

Last night we heard the sad news that Sir Bert Massie has passed away.

Daphne Does Good at DaDaFest

Agony Aunt, Daphne will be the very, very special guest at DaDaFest’s Past, Present & Possibilities at the Bluecoat

Introduction from Ruth Gould

Greetings friends, comrades, supporters and visitors. 

Past, Present & Possibilities.

Celebrating 300 years of the Bluecoat

Canada Scene June 2017 by Julia Keenan

Creative UK Prosper Programme

A good week just got even better! 

Thank you Chris…

It was with great sadness that I learnt of Chris Hammond’s passing this week

DaDaFest in the Spotlight

Barry Avison featured on ITV’s Good Morning.

Congratulations Ruth

Awarded an Honorary Fellowship by  Liverpool John Moores University

Call Out For Bluecoat 300

DaDaFest Mini-Commissions

My trip to Yerevan, Armenia

I was lucky to be offered to opportunity to visit Yerevan in Armenia.

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."

Young DaDa Ensemble Project Video

Watch a fantastic new video from our pioneering Young DaDa Ensemble 

Palestine & The Joys of Flying

Currently, I am on the plane to Munich where I ought to catch a connecting flight direct to Manchester.

3 Days in Ramallah, Palestine

Two days in and I am in love

Under the Skin with Jenny Sealey MBE

Under the Skin is a series of interviews conducted during DaDaFest International 2016. 

Under the Skin with John McGrath

Under the Skin is a series of interviews conducted during DaDaFest International 2016.

My Time at DaDaFest

Rebecca Andrews our Digital Marketing Apprentice finished her apprenticeship this month.

Young DaDaFest 2017 Open Call

Showcasing the creativity of disabled and deaf young people from Merseyside.

Respect Project 2016 Open Workshops

Are you a young woman aged 16 or over? Would you like to have your voice heard?

Young DaDaFest 2017 Announcement

Young DaDaFest will return bigger and better than ever for 2017!

DaDaFest Receives Funding

DaDaFest is delighted to announce that we have received a grant from Big Lottery Fund for “DaDaFest Rookies”.

Young DaDaFest Perform

I was really excited to see Young DaDaFest

Young DaDaFest 2016: Music Review

Guest reviewer Tammy Reynolds sums up her thoughts on the first of this year’s Young DaDaFest events

Xander & The Peace Pirates

Xander & The Peace Pirates Perform for our Young DaDa Ensemble

Young DaDaFest 2016 Announcement

Award Nominated Young DaDaFest Expands into Trio of Events 

DaDaFest Hosts First Ever Rushton Social Justice Lecture

DaDaFest Hosts First Ever Rushton Social Justice Lecture

Young DaDaFest 2015 – Open Call

This year’s Young DaDaFest will be happening at the Everyman Theatre.

Watch Recipe for Scouse Online Now

Young DaDa Recipe for Scouse Film is available to watch online.