4.48 Psychosis

‘I had a night in which everything was revealed to me.

How can I speak again?’

Deafinitely Theatre and New Diorama Theatre present 4.48 Psychosis

The early hours of the morning. You’re alone, with only your thoughts. How did you get here? And how do you get out? Sarah Kane’s searing, final play in a ground-breaking new production from Deafinitely Theatre.

Award-winning Deafinitely Theatre bring its celebrated bilingual approach to Sarah Kane’s lyrical and haunting final play about mental health.


Directed by Paula Garfield, 4.48 Psychosis is performed in British Sign Language and spoken English for the very first time.

Recommended age: 16+

The play contains strong language and explores issues of mental health, depression and suicide

VIEW TRAILER

Reviews 

★★★★ "The sheer courage and passion that has been thrown behind this intelligent production of a daringly experimental play wins out, and what lingers is its cry for love."

Time Out 

★★★★ "A heartfelt look at what it feels like to live with a profound disability, and just how isolating that can be."

The Guardian 

★★★★ “A productive insight into the problems of deaf mental health patients, forcing us to confront the fact that their experiences are rarely considered.”

The Spy In The Stalls 

★★★★★ "The defining feature of this production is its ability to utterly captivate and move its audience, making it essential viewing."

Theatre Weekly 

New Diorama Theatre 18th September - 13th October 2018 Tues - Sats 19.30 Sat Matinees 15.00 SOLD OUT
Derby Theatre 19th October - 20th October 2018 SOLD OUT

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Post Show Discussions

• 4.48 PSYCHOSIS 20 YEARS ON Q&A: Thursday 27th September 7.30pm at New Diorama Theatre, London. Hosted by Director Paula Garfield, an opportunity for audiences to ask is this play still relevant two decades on, and what advances have there been in deaf mental health. Paula will be joined by academics and professionals in the deaf mental health field. FREE to ticket holders for this performance only.
• CAST AND CREATIVES Q&A: Thursday 4th October 7.30pm and Saturday 6th October 3.00pm at New Diorama Theatre, London. Director Paula Garfield in conversation with the cast (Adam Bassett, Brian Duffy, Jim Fish and Matt Kyle) – A fascinating insight into the rehearsal process behind this bilingual version of Sarah Kane’s 4.48 Psychosis. FREE to ticket holders for this performance only.
• PUTTING THE MIND ON STAGE Q&A: Friday 19th October 8pm at Derby Theatre Stuido, Derby. Director Paula Garfield in conversation with academic and deaf mental health expert Dr Sarah Powell, the two will discuss the themes of the play and Dr Powell’s experiences to date and take questions from the audience. FREE to ticket holders for this performance only.

Events and Discussions

• BREAKING THE SILENCE - Panel Discussion: 5th October: Join Deafinitely Theatre and a panel of deaf mental health professionals for a relaxed panel discussion asking why people, and in particular men, and even more so deaf men, find the topic of mental health taboo to discuss Venue: Old Diorama Arts Centre. Time: 5-6.30pm. (FREE, BSL Interpreted)
• A SAFE SPACE TO BREAK THE TABOO - Symposium: 9th October: Join Deafinitley Theatre and a range of deaf mental health academics and experts as we explore in 20 years time what advances we hope to see in deaf mental health provision Venue: Forum, Wellcome Collection. Time: 4-6pm (FREE, BSL Interpreted
• MAKING VOICES HEARD - Panel Discussion: 12th October: Join Deafinitely Theatre for a relaxed panel discussion on Where do we go from here? How to make a noise and improve, nearly 20 years on from the original first production of 4.48 Psychosis, how can we ensure we improve the provision for deaf mental health. Venue: Old Diorama Arts Centre. Times: 5-6.30pm (FREE, BSL Interpreted)

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Cast and Creatives 

Cast

Adam Bassett

Brian Duffy

Jim Fish

Matt Kyle

Creatives

Author - Sarah Kane

Director - Paula Garfield

Designer - Paul Burgess

Lighting Designer - Joe Hornsby

Composer & Sound Designer - Chris Bartholomew

Movement Director - Alim Jayda

Voice Coach - Elspeth Morrison

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Websites/ Helplines 

If you have experienced, or are currently experiencing, any of the issues raised in the play, the following websites/helplines may be of use: 

SignHealth - BSL Healthy Minds: www.signhealth.org.uk/our-projects/bsl-healthy-minds/bslhm/ or call 01494 687 606 or text 07966 976 747

British Deaf Association - Health & Wellbeing: www.bda.org.uk/project/healthwellbeing/ or call 0207 697 4140 or text 07795 410 724

NHS 111: Via BSL: https://interpreternow.co.uk/nhs111 | www.nhs.uk or call 111

Samaritans: [email protected] | www.samaritans.org or call 24-hour helpline 116 123

Childline - 24-hour support for individuals under 19: Via BSL: https://childline.signvideo.net/ | www.childline.org.uk or call 0800 1111

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): www.thecalmzone.net or call 0800 58 58 58

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This production and associated events is made by possible by the generous support of:

Arts Council England, Autograph Sound Recording, Edwardian Hotels London, New Diorama Theatre, Old Diorama Arts Centre, Regents Place, Wellcome and Whitelight Ltd.