Disability Arts History Australia

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• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Same Difference - Promotional Flyer"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf promotional flyer for show Same Difference - reads, in part "For some being different means being special. We all want to be able to express our individuality and at the same time to feel accepted and part of a group. In this play we look at what it means to be 'different'. Whether it means being from a different cultural background, being a woman, being gay or having some kind of disability. There are a surprising number of people who are different, in fact in one way or another we're all different...and we wouldn't have it any other way"
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Same Difference - Poster"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf poster for show Same Difference - reads, in part "For some being different means being special. We all want to be able to express our individuality and at the same time to feel accepted and part of a group. In this play we look at what it means to be 'different'. Whether it means being from a different cultural background, being a woman, being gay or having some kind of disability. There are a surprising number of people who are different, in fact in one way or another we're all different...and we wouldn't have it any other way"
• "Australian Theatre of the Deaf Masks Are Barking Promotional Flyer"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf Masks Are Barking Promotional Flyer - Reads, in part “Take a journey from the renaissance caricature of street performance to the modern cartoon of animated entertainment.”
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Language of One - Promotional Flyer"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf poster for show Language of One - reads, in part "Via a montage of hands and voices, Language of One unravels the layered identity of a Deaf, Gay, Jewish man. Three cultural clashes which translate from the unique to the universal."
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Language of One - Program"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf program for show Language of One - Directors notes, cast and crew - reads, in part "The play is about relationships - with one's family, one's lover, one's friends, oneself"
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Deaf and Gay - Promotional Flyer"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf promotional flyer for show Deaf and Gay in collaboration with Deaf Gay and Lesbian Association NSW and Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras - reads, in part “There will be Deaf Drags, Deaf Dykes, Deaf Poofs, and even a Deaf Bisexual prancing, dancing, gesticulating, and entertaining for all the world to see. The audience will be bombarded with an orgy of visual images, stories, and experiences reflecting the lifestyles of Deaf Gays/Lesbians. Even a visual song will be performed, seen, heard and felt by everyone. This is a rare opportunity for everyone to become acquainted with the Deaf Gay/Lesbian Identity. These performances will challenge your stereotypes of what Deaf people are.”
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Deaf and Gay - Background Information"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf background information for show Deaf and Gay in collaboration with Deaf Gay and Lesbian Association NSW and Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras – reads, in part “Deaf and Gay is a co-production between Theatre of the Deaf, the Deaf Gay and Lesbian Association NSW and the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. This is the first time such a collaboration has taken place. It is also the first theatre production involving members of the Deaf Gay and Lesbian Association who celebrate their tenth anniversary with this show.”
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Commedia Deaf Arte"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Commedia Deaf Arte - promotional poster for secondary school show
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Commedia Deaf Arte - Education Kit"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Commedia Deaf Arte Education Kit - information about Commedia Dell'Arte masks and chararacters, about Deafness, and activity ideas
• "An Evening Performance By Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Program"
  Program for An Evening Performance By Australian Theatre of The Deaf for Quota in Armidale, Glen Innes, Tenterfield, Lismore 1990 - History 1970s-1990, Company, works performed during the evening ('BEHIND THE WINDOW', JUMPING OFF THE SHELF' , 'THE EYE', ‘DAY IN THE LIFE 0F A DEAF PERSON’)
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - A Day In The Life Of Angels - NZ Tour - Poster"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf - A Day In The Life Of Angels Poster - reads, in part "Who should look after the world? Should we expect miracles or should we learn to be responsible for our own actions?"
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - A Day In The Life Of Angels - School Season Poster"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf - A Day In The Life Of Angels School Season Poster - reads, in part “Who should look after the world? Should we expect miracles, or should we learn to be responsible for our own actions?"
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - A Day In The Life Of Angels - Poster"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf - A Day In The Life Of Angels Poster - reads, in part “Who should look after the world? Should we expect miracles, or should we learn to be responsible for our own actions?"
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Promotional Brochure- Stretch Your Imagination 1996"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Promotional Brochure 1996 - Information about theatre for young people, mainstage productions, seminars, workshops (sign singing, visual theatre, storytelling), sponsorship, membership
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Promotional Brochure 1995"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Promotional Brochure 1995 - Company history, staff, schools shows (The Very First Day, A Day in the Life of Angels, Same Difference), General public performances (Hands & Tales, Deaf Musical), tours, summer schools, workshops, membership
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Promotional Brochure 1996"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Promotional Brochure 1996 - Company history, staff, schools shows (The Very First Day, Jukebox, Show and Tell), Deaf Cabaret, tours, workshops (visual communication, visual theatre, sign singing, Deaf drama weekend), membership
• Alex Jones
• "Shine - IMDB"
  Reads, in part "David Helfgott, a gifted pianist, struggles through childhood as his dysfunctional father abuses him and his siblings. Years later, he suffers a mental breakdown but manages to return as a legend."
• "Australian Theatre of the Deaf - Interpreted Theatre 2005"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf Interpreted Theatre 2005 - Auslan interpreted performances, with Sydney Theatre Company, THE GIVE AND TAKE by Tony McNamara, FESTEN based on film and play by Thomas Vinterberg, Mogens Rukov and Bohr Hansen
• "Australian Theatre of the Deaf - Silent Monologues"
  Information about Australian Theatre of the Deaf work "Silent Monologues" - reads, in part "Silent Monologues is a ground breaking premiere production; a fusion of performance and visual arts unravelling tales in the most extraordinary way."
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - The Eye - Invitation"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf invitation to primary school show The Eye
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Hooligans Hands, How, and I Live Here - Promotional Flyer"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf promotional flyer with information about three productions for Schools in 1984 - Hooligans Hands, How, and I Live Here
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Tunnel Vision - Poster"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf poster for Schools show Tunne Vision - reads, in part "Three friends happily share a house together until theday a television arrives. Soon, their home, their personalities, their lives ... are changed."
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Tick A Box - Poster"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf Poster for show Tick A Box - reads, in part "TICK-A-BOX! shows that voting is more than a numbers game and encourages young people to accept responsibility for their right to vote."
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - The Very First Day - Poster"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Poster for show The Very First Day - reads, in part "“On THE VERY FIRST DAY everybody makes mistakes. But if you can overcome the fear of making them, things are already looking better. Overcoming fear leads to success. THE VERY FIRST DAY is a positive and uplifting show for young children, accessible and funning to the tiniest!”