Excellent production about the Medomsley Detention Centre, a place of historic abuse - this is a carefully crafted testimony giving voice to victims of Thatcher’s‘short sharp shock’

Here’s your first look at the stunning production photos from our gripping new play, BAD LADS.

Only a few days left @livetheatre.bsky.social before we head on tour so grab those tickets now!

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ The Spy in the Stalls

Full tour dates: graeae.org/event/bad-la...

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#BadLads is a powerful and important show, brilliantly performed. Theatre about a tough subject made with dignity and restraint. Also #BSL integrated.
Congrats to @graeaetheatre.bsky.social and @livetheatre.bsky.social. Catch it until 11 Oct!

#BadLads our production in assoc. with @graeaetheatre.bsky.social opened to a packed house last night!
Every show is captioned & audio described with (beautifully!) integrated BSL. This access table is here each night.
On until Sat 11 Oct, find out more & book 🎟️ at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/bad...

Wishing the cast and creatives of Bad Lads a brilliant opening night @livetheatre.bsky.social running until 11 Oct before heading on tour.

#NECreatives - come meet Artistic Director for the groundbreaking @graeaetheatre.bsky.social & Director of current production #BadLads Jenny Sealey next Thu 9 Oct 5.30 - 6.30pm.

The event is FREE and BSL interpreted. Must book at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/mee...

Forget Cozy Season... it's Arts Season - particularly Disability Arts!

Cian's wrapped up and ready for it, are you? Watch to find out!

👉 Know of other upcoming disabled-led shows we should feature? Get in touch!

✉️ [email protected]

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We're recruiting for a General Manager - Maternity Cover.

A dynamic, exciting role in a vibrant, creative office. Perfect for someone who has a passion for theatre, organisation and champions equality, and advocacy.

Deadline: Monday 20 October.
Find out how to apply: graeae.org/recruitment/

From next Thu 2 - Sat 11 Oct we hear about the devastating true story of the abuse that happened to the boys held at Medomsley in #BadLads our production in assoc. with @graeaetheatre.bsky.social Check out this interview on Hits Radio & then book tickets asap at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/bad...

Check out this interview below as writer Mike Kenny & director Jenny Sealey talk about bringing survivors’ stories of Medomsley Detention Centre to the stage in our new play Bad Lads opening 2 Oct @livetheatre.bsky.social

www.culturednortheast.co.uk/p/bad-lads-brings-the-stories-of-medomsleys

My BBC Radio 4 Drama Love Across The Ages is being repeated on Thursday in the afternoon drama slot at 2:15pm. An exploration of expressions of queer love in the past.

My next commission for Radio 4 is an adaptation of novel The Last of the Mohicans. The 2-part series will air in December.

Check out our Bad Lads BSL Flyer with performance interpreter Craig Painting.

A gripping true story of the boys held at Medomsley Detention Centre in County Durham in the 1980s.

Opening at Live Theatre 2 – 11 Oct then on tour.
Tour dates: graeae.org/event/bad-la...
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Rehearsal photos are in!

First week of rehearsals nearly done for our gripping new play, Bad Lads written by Mike Kenny, created from a story by Jimmy Coffey & the testimonies of the other Medomsley boys. Directed by Jenny Sealey.

All shows BSL, CAP, AD
graeae.org/event/bad-la...

📸Becky Bailey

Discover Bradbury Studios, home to Graeae at the Open House Festival!

Join us for a tour throughout the day on Sunday 14 September between 11am – 4pm and find out more about the building and what we do.

More details here: programme.openhouse.org.uk/listings/13268
#OpenHouseFestival2025

We’ve launched a new Membership Scheme!

Join us as a Member, Ambassador, or Legend starting from £5 a month and help us keep creating bold, radical and accessible theatre now and in the future.

Find out more on our How to Donate page: graeae.org/support-us/h...

Giving a voice to the ‘bad lads’…

Dr Sue O’Rourke, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, on her involvement with a new @graeaetheatre.bsky.social production around the legacy of the ‘short sharp shock’.

www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

This season don't miss out on £11 Preview Tickets for #BadLads in assoc. with @graeaetheatre.bsky.social & #BigAnge by @jamieeastlake.bsky.social
Snap up these tickets whilst you still can at www.live.org.uk

Graeae's new show, Bad Lads in association with Live Theatre opens here from Thurs 2 - Sat 11 Oct before going on a national tour. Get your tickets now!

ITC's new forum will be hosted by @20storieshigh.bsky.social
Focusing on their Access Manifesto, created with @graeaetheatre.bsky.social

Find out more:
www.itc-arts.org/events/event...

Introducing the cast for our upcoming production of BAD LADS. A new play by Mike Kenny, directed by Jenny Sealey.

Welcome Danny Raynor, Robin Paley Yorke, and our Performance Interpreter, Craig Painting.

Check out full tour dates on our website. Book tickets now! graeae.org/event/bad-la...

We mark Disability Pride Month by continuing what we’ve always done; putting Deaf, Disabled & neurodivergent artists at the heart of our work.

At the moment, our community is under attack by the institution that is supposed to protect & provide for us. We will continue to fight for access for all.

In Good Company & Graeae present DEFIANT Symposium.

How do we defend our rights to work and be a crucial part of the creative industry?

Saturday 12 July, 10am at Derby Theatre & online. Tickets FREE.

More info & how to book, visit the link below. derbytheatre.co.uk/event/defian...

📢 We've compiled a page of information on issues affecting Access to Work customers and new applicants, and details on how we can help.

There are also actions you can take to fight the proposed changes to Access to Work.

Read now and help #ProtectAtW

disabilityarts.online/resources/gu...