Everyday

‘We are warriors. We are survivors. If you need our help, let us know.’

Four people come together to perform a ritual of community and catharsis. Gathering up true stories of deaf women and non-binary people’s experiences of surviving abuse, they form a witches’ coven like no other – with a cauldron of newt’s eyes and butterflies, deep scars, and blazing signs.

A visually-rich, playful and pulsatingly urgent world première from multi-award-winners Deafinitely Theatre (4.48 Psychosis, Contractions), combining British Sign Language and English in the company’s unique bilingual style. Drawing on interviews with women and non-binary people exploring domestic abuse in the deaf community, this is a defiant and empowering new work written and directed by nationally acclaimed director Paula Garfield marking the company’s 20th anniversary.

A Deafinitely Theatre production, commissioned by New Diorama Theatre.

“Definitely theatre for everyone.” The Guardian

Running time

1 hour and 15 minutes (no interval)

Produced by

Deafinitely Theatre

Directed by

Paula Garfield

Commissioned by

The New Diorama

Content & age recommendation

16+ with parental guidance

Content guidance

Please note that this play contains strong language and explores some distressing topics, including domestic abuse, violence, sexual abuse and mental health issues involving adults and children. The show also contains haze, vibrations and sounds of high frequency.

The auditorium will remain open for 20 minutes after the show; you are very welcome to stay.

British Sign Language Communication Volunteers will be in the foyer before the show.

If you are affected by any of the issues raised in Everyday, there are details of organisations that offer advice and support on Deafinitely Theatre’s website: www.deafinitelytheatre.co.uk/everyday

Access

All performances are accessible for British Sign Language users. BSL, voiceovers and creative captions are used throughout the production.

Fees and charges

Please note there is a transaction fee of £2.50 on all payment types. Please click here for more information.

Post Show Talk

Fri 17 Jun

Watch the official trailer

Extraordinary dynamism…. Simple but powerful…. Deafinitely Theatre’s evocative and tender show … demonstrates the power of sign language to tell a story.”

Guardian

Four fabulous actors representing the deaf community… balancing the stories with humour to make the delivery inclusive for anyone.”

★★★★ Lost in Theatreland

Compelling bilingual storytelling.”

★★★ The Stage

Deafinitely Theatre conjures a potent play. Powerful, unflinching theatre… Once again, Deafinitely have produced vital, necessary theatre, and may it continue for 20 years more.”

★★★★ Limping Chicken