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Graeae Theatre Company
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Graeae is a force for change in world-class theatre, breaking down barriers & boldly placing Deaf, Disabled & neurodivergent artists centre stage.

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Another ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for Bad Lads!

We're now on the last week of the tour so there's still time to catch Bad Lads in Coventry and Stockton.

11-12 Nov Warwick Arts Centre
14-15 Nov ARC Stockton Arts Centre

All shows integrate BSL, creative captions and audio description.
Cast members stand side by side behind a table. Craig signs in the middle while the other two look down. Text reads, 5 stars. It was one of the most effective incorporations of BSL I have ever seen. North West End.
November 10, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Take a bow @graeaetheatre.bsky.social for #BadLads at @unitytheatre.bsky.social.
Been a LONG time since a piece of theatre has punched me in the stomach.
3 great performances+2 chairs+1 table=phenomenal storytelling! 🙌
#shameonmedomsley #justiceformedomsleyvictims #medomsleydisgrace
November 8, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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curiousminds.org.uk
Our next The Hour: Spotlight will be on 27/11/25 – 12pm – 1pm and we will be hosting Graeae Theatre’s Deputy Artistic Director – Jodi Alissa Bickerton!

Sign up here: thehourspotlightnov25.eventbrite.co.uk

@graeaetheatre.bsky.social
A graphic with an accompanying image of a woman smiling towards the camera. Text reads: Spotlight. Free, online. Thursday 27th November. 12pm to 1pm. A candid hour with Jodi-Alissa Bickerton, Deputy Artistic Director at Graeae Theatre Company. We'll hear about how Graeae uses theatre for social change, how their ethos informs their work, and the importance of working with communities and young people.
November 7, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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anothercinna.bsky.social
Oh. Somehow missed this. What a magnetic man he was. RIP Nabil Shaban, great performer & founder of @graeaetheatre.bsky.social. Commiserations to all.
Obit below by @tobyhadoke.bsky.social
nicolacutcher.bsky.social Nicola Cutcher @nicolacutcher.bsky.social · 10d
Deeply saddened that Nabil Shaban has died. A towering inspiration with his mischievous and irrepressible spirit. He did incredible things and was a font of extraordinary stories. There’s nobody like him. I was so lucky to know him. Love you Nabs!

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Nabil Shaban obituary
Actor and founder of Graeae, a theatre company and platform for disabled and neurodivergent performers
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November 3, 2025 at 8:36 PM
graeaetheatre.bsky.social
Playwright Mike Kenny and director Jenny Sealey talk about creating Bad Lads. They share how they transformed real stories onto stage, balancing authenticity, care and creativity to give survivors’ stories the voice they deserve.

Read the full interview on Liverpool Noise.
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Bad Lads: Mike Kenny And Jenny Sealey On Turning Testimony Into Theatre | Liverpool Noise
Liverpool Arts and Culture magazine
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November 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
graeaetheatre.bsky.social
This video by Insightful Environments wonderfully highlights our newly refurbished building, following a major redesign & refit this year.

“This building is like no other place I know, because it’s the centre of excellence for Disability arts in theatre.” Mat Fraser

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Graeae's newly refurbished building
“This building is like no other place I know, because it’s the centre of excellence for Disability arts in theatre, in Britain.” Mat Fraser This…
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October 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
graeaetheatre.bsky.social
NEW TRAILER - Bad Lads

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"The writing was fierce, poetic, jarring and raw" Theatre & Tonic

On tour:
23 - 25 Oct Tobacco Factory Theatres
5 - 6 Nov Unity Liverpool
7 - 8 Nov Derby Theatre
11 - 12 Nov Warwick Arts Centre
14 - 15 Nov ARC Stockton

Trailer: Round One Films
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Bad Lads Trailer
A new play written by Mike Kenny created from a story by Jimmy Coffey and the testimonies of the other Medomsley boys. Directed by Jenny Sealey. A Graeae production…
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October 22, 2025 at 2:32 PM
graeaetheatre.bsky.social
Final day to apply!

Find out full details about the role and how to apply on our website: graeae.org/job/general-...
graeaetheatre.bsky.social Graeae Theatre Company @graeaetheatre.bsky.social · 26d
We're looking for a General Manager - Maternity Cover to join our team until Oct 2026.

This is a wide-ranging, thrilling job in a vibrant, creative office and is perfect for someone with a passion for theatre, a well-run system, equality & advocacy.

Apply by Mon 20 Oct: graeae.org/recruitment/
Purple background. Text reads, Join our team. General Manager -Maternity Cover. Deadline 20 October. Below is an image of young people smiling and cheering on stage of our show The Festival of Rights.
October 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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cns-theatre.bsky.social
New review: Bad Lads at @livetheatre.bsky.social. One of the strongest all-rounders to come out of the north east this year, with @graeaetheatre.bsky.social encompassing compelling writing, an angry statement about indifference ... and an innovative use of sign language.

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Bad Lads: not a one off
Graeae Theatre’s dramatisation of a almost-forgotten abuse scandal at a youth detention centre it cleverly written, cleverly staged, and a call to action against those who turn a blind eye.
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October 11, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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julie4north.bsky.social
Read my review of the latest brave production from @graeaetheatre.bsky.social focusing on the true story of boys and young men who were subject to horrific abuse at Medomsley Detention Centre during the Thatcher years. Catch it on tour across the UK.
northeastbylines.co.uk North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 28d
Bad Lads opened at Live Theatre at the beginning of October before touring venues across the country. It returns to the region, playing at Stockton ARC on 14 and 15 November | Julie Ward
Bad Lads: beginning of tour at Live Theatre
Bad Lads opened at Live Theatre at the beginning of October before touring venues across the country. It returns to the region, playing at Stockton ARC on 14 and 15 November
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October 16, 2025 at 8:31 AM
graeaetheatre.bsky.social
We're looking for a General Manager - Maternity Cover to join our team until Oct 2026.

This is a wide-ranging, thrilling job in a vibrant, creative office and is perfect for someone with a passion for theatre, a well-run system, equality & advocacy.

Apply by Mon 20 Oct: graeae.org/recruitment/
Purple background. Text reads, Join our team. General Manager -Maternity Cover. Deadline 20 October. Below is an image of young people smiling and cheering on stage of our show The Festival of Rights.
October 15, 2025 at 10:46 AM
graeaetheatre.bsky.social
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “...unapologetically campaigning theatre, demanding justice and accountability." The Guardian

Thanks to @livetheatre.bsky.social for a brilliant opening of Bad Lads. Our tour continues to Theatre Royal Plymouth 15 - 18 October.

Book tickets here: theatreroyal.com/whats-on/bad...
Cast members lay down, two on the floor and one behind on a table as they look up to the ceiling. Text reads 4 stars unapologetically campaigning theatre, demanding justice and accountability. The Guardian 2 cast members sit on seats whilst another stands over them. Text reads 5 stars heartbreakingly hard to watch but urgently necessary. Northern arts review. Cast members stand shoulder to shoulder under floodlights. 4 stars The stage, dares you not to look away. One cast member puts his arm around another, he looks nervous with his eyes closed. Text reads, Raynor and Yorke have deeply electric acting chemistry. The spy in the stalls.
October 13, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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rachelcdailey.bsky.social
TW child abuse and sexual assault

Bad Lads by @graeaetheatre.bsky.social is an absolutely harrowing play about Medomsley detention centre - but one that needs our attention now.

My review for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
Bad Lads: a harrowing story of how Thatcher's government sent boys to hell
Bad Lads is a play based on the testimonies of men who were held in Medomsley Detention Centre in County Durham in the 1980s as teenagers
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October 11, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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livetheatre.bsky.social
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from @theguardian.com for our current production #BadLads in assoc, with @graeaetheatre.bsky.social 'unapologetically campaigning theatre, demanding justice and accountability'
Read it in full at tinyurl.com/cw3f6hbc & then get your 🎟️ asap at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/bad...
Bad Lads review – brutality, shame and fear as horrors of youth detention centre are laid bare
Based on real-life testimonies, this harrowing tale follows a 17-year-old subject to relentless cruelty at Medomsley Detention Centre
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October 10, 2025 at 12:57 PM
graeaetheatre.bsky.social
Check out what audiences are saying about Bad Lads. The shocking true story of the boys held at Medomsley Detention Centre.

Not to be missed! We're at Theatre Royal Plymouth next week 15 - 18 Oct. Full tour dates: graeae.org/event/bad-la...
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Bad Lads - what audiences are saying.
A new play written by Mike Kenny, created from a story by Jimmy Coffey and the testimonies of the other Medomsley boys. Directed by Jenny Sealey. A Graeae production…
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October 10, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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julie4north.bsky.social
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’
graeaetheatre.bsky.social Graeae Theatre Company @graeaetheatre.bsky.social · Oct 8
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...

📸 Von Fox promotions
Three cast members stand shoulder to shoulder under flood lights. Caption screen behind reads in large font, Floodlights. Cast member Danny Raynor stands and points shouting at cast member Robin Paley Yorke as he jumps around the stage. All cast members lay down, two on the floor and one behind on a table. They look up to the ceiling. Caption screen above reads, Anything to block it out. Three cast members stand side by side looking in distress. Caption screen behind shows a mixture of layered words.
October 8, 2025 at 9:45 PM
graeaetheatre.bsky.social
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...

📸 Von Fox promotions
Three cast members stand shoulder to shoulder under flood lights. Caption screen behind reads in large font, Floodlights. Cast member Danny Raynor stands and points shouting at cast member Robin Paley Yorke as he jumps around the stage. All cast members lay down, two on the floor and one behind on a table. They look up to the ceiling. Caption screen above reads, Anything to block it out. Three cast members stand side by side looking in distress. Caption screen behind shows a mixture of layered words.
October 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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annierigby.bsky.social
#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!
livetheatre.bsky.social Live Theatre @livetheatre.bsky.social · Oct 3
Fantastic feedback in for 1st Preview of #BadLads last night our production in assoc. with @graeaetheatre.bsky.social
Be quick to snap up the last of the £11 Preview tickets for tonight Fri 3 & tomorrow Sat 4 Oct, 7.30pm.
On here until Sat 11 Oct!
Book asap at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/bad...
October 7, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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livetheatre.bsky.social
#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...
October 3, 2025 at 11:08 AM
graeaetheatre.bsky.social
Wishing the cast and creatives of Bad Lads a brilliant opening night @livetheatre.bsky.social running until 11 Oct before heading on tour.
Group photos on stage with the Bad Lads cast and creatives. Some sit on a table with others standing to the side smiling.
October 2, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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livetheatre.bsky.social
#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...
October 2, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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aaaprods.bsky.social
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!

✉️ digital@accessallareasproductions.org

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October 2025 | 5 Shows by Disabled Artists
YouTube video by Access All Areas
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September 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM
graeaetheatre.bsky.social
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/
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September 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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livetheatre.bsky.social
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...
September 26, 2025 at 11:49 AM
graeaetheatre.bsky.social
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
Bad Lads brings the stories of Medomsley’s forgotten survivors to the stage
Playwright Mike Kenny and director Jenny Sealey give voice to the men who endured abuse inside County Durham’s notorious youth detention centre – and ask audiences to bear witness
www.culturednortheast.co.uk
September 26, 2025 at 11:14 AM