Graeae Theatre Company

13/10/2026

We’re thrilled to be nominated for a Sky Arts Award in the theatre category for Bad Lads.

You can watch the awards on Sky Arts tonight (Tues 13) at 9pm! Wish us luck!

02/10/2026

New Community Story!

"Hey, I’m Chris – Graeae’s associate at the Mercury Theatre in Colchester. And for the last 18 months, I’ve been working at the heart of a wider initiative to build a network of disabled artists across the East of England."

Christian beautifully takes us through what he's been working on the last 18 months and also his experience working on our Crips with Chips Scratch Night.

Community story Christian Markham – Associate Artist Share this page Links open in new tab on Facebook on Bluesky on LinkedIn Open your mail app with the the subject line Christian Markham – Associate Artist and a link to this page in the body Back Christian Markham has been working with Graeae ...

30/09/2026

Important notice!

Jenny, Graeae's Artistic Director's email account has unfortunately been hacked.

If you receive an email from Jenny, please do not open the email, click any links, or open any attachments. Please delete the message immediately.

We’re sorry for any inconvenience, and thank you for your patience while we get this resolved.

24/09/2026

Welcome to the Wedding Fayre!

We're so excited to announce our brand-new folk-punk musical about love, belonging and what happens when the state decides who belongs… touring February – March 2027.

Co-produced with Derby Theatre, our show is packed with rebellion, razor-sharp humour and rousing songs.

Not married yet?
Don't feel the need to get hitched?
Don't believe in it?
You might not have a choice...

In this darkly humoured vision of a near future, the authorities have declared that any adult who does not conform to the newly minted English standards of 'normal' must be married to somebody who does, by midnight tonight. Or else.

From the writer of Graeae's hit show Reasons to be Cheerful, Paul Sirett, original score by Max Runham, and directed by Graeae Artistic Director Jenny Sealey, with musical direction by Joey Hickman.

All shows will integrate British Sign Language (BSL), audio description and creative captions.

Fri 5 – Sat 13 Feb 2027 Derby Theatre
Tue 16 – Wed 17 Feb 2027 Leeds Playhouse
Fri 19 – Sat 20 Feb 2027 Queens Theatre Hornchurch
Thurs 25 – Sat 27 Feb 2027 Warwick Arts Centre
Tues 2 – Sat 6 March 2027 New Wolsey
Tues 16 – Sat 20 March 2027 Watford Palace
Wed 24 – Sat 27 March 2027 Perth Theatre

https://graeae.org/event/wedding-fayre/

11/09/2026

Writers Call Out!

We’re seeking four comedic, short plays by Deaf, Disabled and/or neurodivergent writers for our next Crips with Chips Scratch Night at Graeae on Friday 11 December.

We encourage stories with humour, wit, satire, or irony to highlight human truths, challenge perspectives, and simply make audiences laugh out loud.

Deadline: Friday 2 October.

Full details on how to apply and script criteria at the link below.
https://graeae.org/recruitment/

09/09/2026

AD consultant, Chris Campion has put together a brilliant audio tour of Graeae’s building.

“Having this ahead of time means that I can really understand what I’m walking into and gives me the kind of independence and ability to work by my own rules.”

Check it out at the below link.
https://graeae.org/resource/graeae-building-audio-tour/

03/09/2026

We’re thrilled to be part of Totally Thames 2026 Festival with Turning the Tide. A free public installation by Turner Prize-nominated artist Catherine Yass, created with Graeae's Young Company.

For four nights only from 17–20 September, a visual and captivating installation will be projected onto the iconic Blackfriars Railway Bridge columns celebrating young disabled actors.

In this video Catherine explains what the project is all about and we have a look behind the scenes of the work being prepared for the event.

Turner Prize-nominated artist Catherine Yass’s site-specific film i...

27/08/2026

THANK YOU!

We have been running our Access to Work campaign since January and would like to share some reflections:

We are hugely grateful that we’ve had the opportunity to engage with 1000s of people over this period; we cannot thank you enough for sharing how Access to Work has impacted you and your work.

We have used your engagement to:

• Challenge the DWP systems and know that our response to the Public Enquiry was fuelled by the lived experiences of our community

• Champion our community’s voices and share their stories and creative responses

• Create positive resources related to the changes to Access to Work application and claims process

We will continue this fight for as long as it takes, we know it’s not over.

Please check out our website for news articles about individuals who are also facing Access to Work cuts and share them far and wide.

11/08/2026

The beginning of the new term is nearly here, which means we’re recruiting for more members to join our Online Children’s Company starting from Saturday 5 September.

Our sessions are open to children aged 8-12 who are Deaf, Disabled and/or neurodivergent.

It’s free to take part and we provide BSL interpreters and access support workers.

Contact mette@graeae for more information or visit our website: https://graeae.org/project/graeaes-childrens-company-for-6-11-year-olds/

And a big shout out to one of our online members, Nye for their brilliant audio recording.

07/08/2026

Casting Call!

Graeae is looking for an eclectic, rebellious gang to join a brand new anarchic folk punk musical, directed by Jenny Sealey and created by the team behind Reasons to be Cheerful.

We're seeking Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent:
Actor-musicians
Actor-singers
BSL actor-signers

To apply, send a self-tape or audio submission (up to 5 minutes) including at least two of the following:
• Singing or signing a song
• Playing your instrument(s)
• Reciting/signing a short contemporary text

Please also include a short introduction or your Spotlight link.
Send your application via WeTransfer, Dropbox or another viewable link to [email protected]

Deadline: Thursday 20 August 2026.

Visit the link below to find more information on the tour and further FAQ’s.
https://graeae.org/job/casting-call/