Liam O’Dell (He/Him)
@liamodell.com
Award-winning deaf and disabled journalist | Author of ‘Selling Out the Spectrum’ (2024) 📖 | Theatre critic | Views my own.
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Liam O’Dell (He/Him)
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Liam O'Dell
Deaf freelance journalist and campaigner
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Hey, Bluesky! 🦋
I’m Liam, a Deaf and disabled journalist, author and theatre critic.
Let's connect if you're interested in/commissioning pieces on deafness, autism, disability, OCD, social media, tech, theatre or politics.
I can also moderate/speak on panels, too.
📧 Get in touch: liamodell.com
I’m Liam, a Deaf and disabled journalist, author and theatre critic.
Let's connect if you're interested in/commissioning pieces on deafness, autism, disability, OCD, social media, tech, theatre or politics.
I can also moderate/speak on panels, too.
📧 Get in touch: liamodell.com
The ThickSkin production played a one-night-only show at Watford Palace Theatre as part of its ongoing UK tour.
‘It Walks Around the House At Night’ review – Tiptoes the line between horror and comedy
The ThickSkin production played a one-night-only show at Watford Palace Theatre as part of its ongoing UK tour.
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February 14, 2026 at 11:38 AM
The ThickSkin production played a one-night-only show at Watford Palace Theatre as part of its ongoing UK tour.
BREAKING: In-person BSL interpretation for major government speeches and press conferences is “not being taken forward” by the Labour government, but the policy has “not been completely closed out for future consideration”.
‘In situ’ BSL for Downing Street press conferences ‘not being taken forward’, document reveals
In-person BSL interpretation for major government speeches and press conferences is “not being taken forward” by the Labour government, but the policy has “not been completely closed out for future consideration”, Liam O’Dell can exclusively reveal.
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February 13, 2026 at 6:11 PM
BREAKING: In-person BSL interpretation for major government speeches and press conferences is “not being taken forward” by the Labour government, but the policy has “not been completely closed out for future consideration”.
Tectonic Theatre Company’s production, a finalist for the 2024 Pulitzer Prize, plays London’s Stratford East theatre.
‘Here There Are Blueberries’ review – Auschwitz album inquiry is insightful but indecipherable
Tectonic Theatre Company’s production, a finalist for the 2024 Pulitzer Prize, plays London’s Stratford East theatre.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Tectonic Theatre Company’s production, a finalist for the 2024 Pulitzer Prize, plays London’s Stratford East theatre.
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‘Deaf people can’t hide behind words!’ Inside the first ever dating show to use British Sign Language
‘Deaf people can’t hide behind words!’ Inside the first ever dating show to use British Sign Language
Hold My Hand focuses exclusively on signers – who can be refreshingly blunt and extremely revealing. Heroda and Hermon Berhane, the deaf identical twin presenters, say it reveals their community in a way never seen before
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February 11, 2026 at 4:45 PM
‘Deaf people can’t hide behind words!’ Inside the first ever dating show to use British Sign Language
The musical, based on Rachel Joyce’s bestselling novel, transfers to London’s West End following a sold-out run at Chichester Festival Theatre.
‘The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry’ review – Rachel Joyce’s bestseller becomes constantly moving musical
The musical, based on Rachel Joyce’s bestselling novel, transfers to London’s West End following a sold-out run at Chichester Festival Theatre.
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February 10, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The musical, based on Rachel Joyce’s bestselling novel, transfers to London’s West End following a sold-out run at Chichester Festival Theatre.
The Royal Court's 70th anniversary season begins with a new play from Luke Norris, starring Machinal's Rosie Sheehy and I Swear's Robert Aramayo, and directed by Jeremy Herrin.
‘Guess How Much I Love You’ review – Powerful, painful and perfectly performed pregnancy play
The Royal Court's 70th anniversary season begins with a new play from Luke Norris, starring Machinal's Rosie Sheehy and I Swear's Robert Aramayo, and directed by Jeremy Herrin.
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February 8, 2026 at 10:24 PM
The Royal Court's 70th anniversary season begins with a new play from Luke Norris, starring Machinal's Rosie Sheehy and I Swear's Robert Aramayo, and directed by Jeremy Herrin.
The Fringe First award-winning play transfers to London’s Arcola Theatre.
‘Monstering the Rocketman’ review – Elton John libel play is not a little bit funny
The Fringe First award-winning play transfers to London’s Arcola Theatre.
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February 7, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The Fringe First award-winning play transfers to London’s Arcola Theatre.
The BDA and RNID have told Liam O'Dell they are "disappointed" that BSL interpretation is not being provided consistently or in-person by Downing Street, as the UK Government goes four months without making Sir Keir Starmer's remarks accessible to deaf signers.
Deaf charities ‘disappointed’ as Downing Street goes months without BSL-interpreted press conference
The British Deaf Association (BDA) and Royal National Institute for Deaf people (RNID) have told Liam O'Dell they are "disappointed" that British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation is not being provided consistently or in-person by Downing Street, as the UK Government goes four months without making Sir Keir Starmer's remarks accessible to deaf signers.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:28 PM
The BDA and RNID have told Liam O'Dell they are "disappointed" that BSL interpretation is not being provided consistently or in-person by Downing Street, as the UK Government goes four months without making Sir Keir Starmer's remarks accessible to deaf signers.
Japanese theatre company Chiten Theatre’s adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s classic novel plays London’s Coronet Theatre.
‘The Gambler’ review – Dostoevsky adaptation captures betting’s dizzying and dangerous appeal
Japanese theatre company Chiten Theatre’s adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s classic novel plays London’s Coronet Theatre.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Japanese theatre company Chiten Theatre’s adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s classic novel plays London’s Coronet Theatre.
DWP ‘does not have evidence’ to assess Access to Work’s value for money, report finds
While stakeholder organisations have highlighted the benefits of Access to Work, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) does not have evidence to "assess value for money" when it comes to the workplace…
While stakeholder organisations have highlighted the benefits of Access to Work, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) does not have evidence to "assess value for money" when it comes to the workplace…
DWP ‘does not have evidence’ to assess Access to Work’s value for money, report finds
While stakeholder organisations have highlighted the benefits of Access to Work, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) does not have evidence to "assess value for money" when it comes to the workplace scheme, a report by the National Audit Office (NAO) has found.
liamodell.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:01 AM
DWP ‘does not have evidence’ to assess Access to Work’s value for money, report finds
While stakeholder organisations have highlighted the benefits of Access to Work, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) does not have evidence to "assess value for money" when it comes to the workplace…
While stakeholder organisations have highlighted the benefits of Access to Work, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) does not have evidence to "assess value for money" when it comes to the workplace…
‘Arcadia’ review - Tom Stoppard
‘Arcadia’ review – Tom Stoppard’s slog of a script is somewhat saved by intelligent direction
The classic from the late Tom Stoppard is revived at the Old Vic Theatre.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:33 PM
‘Arcadia’ review - Tom Stoppard
Deaf Rainbow UK, which provides information and resources for deaf LGBTQIA+ people, has said it is “at a crossroads” as its board of trustees is “too small”.
Deaf LGBTQ+ charity in ‘special measures’ as it issues call for board members
Deaf Rainbow UK, which provides information and resources for deaf LGBTQIA+ people, has said it is “at a crossroads” as its board of trustees is “too small”.
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February 5, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Deaf Rainbow UK, which provides information and resources for deaf LGBTQIA+ people, has said it is “at a crossroads” as its board of trustees is “too small”.
The iconic animated children’s series Peppa Pig is to air a “landmark” new storyline next month, in which the titular character’s brother George is revealed to be moderately deaf.
Peppa Pig to introduce ‘groundbreaking’ deaf storyline next month
The iconic animated children’s series Peppa Pig is to air a “landmark” new storyline next month, in which the titular character’s brother George is revealed to be moderately deaf.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:30 AM
The iconic animated children’s series Peppa Pig is to air a “landmark” new storyline next month, in which the titular character’s brother George is revealed to be moderately deaf.
The School of Signs, a free British Sign Language (BSL) programme created by the sign language qualifications body Signature, has added five new episodes to the project, following thousands of schools signing up to take part.
‘School of Signs’ adds new episodes as over 2,000 schools sign up to BSL programme
The School of Signs, a free British Sign Language (BSL) programme created by the sign language qualifications body Signature, has added five new episodes to the project, following thousands of schools signing up to take part.
liamodell.com
February 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The School of Signs, a free British Sign Language (BSL) programme created by the sign language qualifications body Signature, has added five new episodes to the project, following thousands of schools signing up to take part.
Frantic Assembly’s 30th anniversary production concludes its tour at London’s Lyric Theatre Hammersmith.
‘Lost Atoms’ review – Frantic Assembly’s love play is incomplete and inaudible
Frantic Assembly’s 30th anniversary production concludes its tour at London’s Lyric Theatre Hammersmith.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Frantic Assembly’s 30th anniversary production concludes its tour at London’s Lyric Theatre Hammersmith.
Tony Craze Award winner Farah Najib's latest work plays the Bush Theatre's Studio space.
‘Maggots’ review – Missing neighbour mystery is cynical, morbid and overcrowded
Tony Craze Award winner Farah Najib's latest work plays the Bush Theatre's Studio space.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Tony Craze Award winner Farah Najib's latest work plays the Bush Theatre's Studio space.
92% of people have experienced temporary tinnitus after attending a live music event, according to a new report from the charity Tinnitus UK, with just over a third (35 per cent) admitting they never use hearing protection at such gatherings.
9 in 10 music fans experience tinnitus after live events, as charity issues ‘wake-up call’
92% of people have experienced temporary tinnitus after attending a live music event, according to a new report from the charity Tinnitus UK, with just over a third (35 per cent) admitting they never use hearing protection at such gatherings.
liamodell.com
February 2, 2026 at 5:39 PM
92% of people have experienced temporary tinnitus after attending a live music event, according to a new report from the charity Tinnitus UK, with just over a third (35 per cent) admitting they never use hearing protection at such gatherings.
36 per cent of tinnitus sufferers have said the condition has left them worried about the future, in a survey conducted by the Royal National Institute for Deaf people (RNID) for Tinnitus Week.
Third of tinnitus sufferers worry about future with condition, new survey reveals
36 per cent of tinnitus sufferers have said the condition has left them worried about the future, in a survey conducted by the Royal National Institute for Deaf people (RNID) for Tinnitus Week.
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February 2, 2026 at 10:21 AM
36 per cent of tinnitus sufferers have said the condition has left them worried about the future, in a survey conducted by the Royal National Institute for Deaf people (RNID) for Tinnitus Week.
Rupert Goold revives his production of American Psycho in his last staging as Almeida Theatre artistic director.
‘American Psycho’ review – Rupert Goold’s intense, polished swansong
Rupert Goold revives his production of American Psycho in his last staging as Almeida Theatre artistic director.
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February 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Rupert Goold revives his production of American Psycho in his last staging as Almeida Theatre artistic director.
The folk musical makes its long-awaited London premiere at Southwark Playhouse Elephant.
‘Ballad Lines’ review – Layered harmonies and simple storylines in this musical on motherhood
The folk musical makes its long-awaited London premiere at Southwark Playhouse Elephant.
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February 1, 2026 at 4:19 PM
The folk musical makes its long-awaited London premiere at Southwark Playhouse Elephant.
Sami Abu Wardeh’s Edinburgh Fringe hit plays London’s Park Theatre.
‘Palestine: Peace de Resistance’ review – Sami Abu Wardeh’s solo show is silly but staggered
Sami Abu Wardeh’s Edinburgh Fringe hit plays London’s Park Theatre.
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January 31, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Sami Abu Wardeh’s Edinburgh Fringe hit plays London’s Park Theatre.
“You’ll Never Walk Alone”, the name of Liverpool Football Club's anthem, has been translated into British Sign Language (BSL), as part a new ‘Signs for Unity’ campaign involving the club, beer brand Carlsberg, and the British Deaf Association (BDA).
Liverpool’s ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ translated into BSL for deaf campaign
“You’ll Never Walk Alone”, the name of Liverpool Football Club's anthem, has been translated into British Sign Language (BSL), as part a new ‘Signs for Unity’ campaign involving the club, beer brand Carlsberg, and the British Deaf Association (BDA).
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January 30, 2026 at 11:46 PM
“You’ll Never Walk Alone”, the name of Liverpool Football Club's anthem, has been translated into British Sign Language (BSL), as part a new ‘Signs for Unity’ campaign involving the club, beer brand Carlsberg, and the British Deaf Association (BDA).
BBC News has announced it will replace its 7am British Sign Language (BSL) bulletin on its 24-hour news channel with a 6pm signed bulletin, in what the organisation hopes will give BSL users “a better viewing experience throughout the day”.
BBC News Channel scraps 7am weekday signed bulletins in schedule update
BBC News has announced it will replace its 7am British Sign Language (BSL) bulletin on its 24-hour news channel with a 6pm signed bulletin, in what the organisation hopes will give BSL users “a better viewing experience throughout the day”.
liamodell.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:54 PM
BBC News has announced it will replace its 7am British Sign Language (BSL) bulletin on its 24-hour news channel with a 6pm signed bulletin, in what the organisation hopes will give BSL users “a better viewing experience throughout the day”.
Compagnie le Fils du Grand Réseau's Molière Award-winning comedy plays Sadler's Wells' Peacock Theatre as part of MimeLondon.
‘Fish Bowl’ review – Parisian charm and chaos in comprehensive silent comedy
Compagnie le Fils du Grand Réseau's Molière Award-winning comedy plays Sadler's Wells' Peacock Theatre as part of MimeLondon.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Compagnie le Fils du Grand Réseau's Molière Award-winning comedy plays Sadler's Wells' Peacock Theatre as part of MimeLondon.
Frankfurt Airport, one of Europe's busiest transport hubs which welcomed around 63.2 million passengers in 2025, has become the first airport in the world to pilot Bluetooth's Auracast technology, with a trial taking place at the site for the next two months.
Auracast piloted in Frankfurt Airport in latest world first
Frankfurt Airport, one of Europe's busiest transport hubs which welcomed around 63.2 million passengers in 2025, has become the first airport in the world to pilot Bluetooth's Auracast technology, with a trial taking place at the site for the next two months.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Frankfurt Airport, one of Europe's busiest transport hubs which welcomed around 63.2 million passengers in 2025, has become the first airport in the world to pilot Bluetooth's Auracast technology, with a trial taking place at the site for the next two months.