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What we do

Award-winning bilingual theatre for deaf and hearing audiences alike, celebrating deaf artists throughout the UK

Productions


We put deaf theatre centre stage

Production photo from Grounded, 2 women wearing fighter pilot uniforms stand side by side. One of the women is signing.

Annual Main Production

Our bilingual main production, which premieres in London, provides new opportunities for deaf theatre makers and appeals to both deaf and hearing audiences alike, having become a focal point for the capital's deaf community. 

A production shot from the family show Something Else. A creature with a blue nose looks happy. sanding next to him a woman with a chicken mask looks shocked.

Family Touring Shows

Our bilingual family shows happen every other year and are aimed at young audiences and their families, touring nationally to schools and theatres.

Education, training, and outreach


We cultivate the talent of tomorrow

Deafinitely Youth Theatre

Our annual programme of bilingual arts activities and events aims to build the confidence and communication skills of young deaf and hearing people aged 14 to 21. 

Find out more about Deafinitely Youth Theatre

Creative Training Programme

Our adult training programme is for emerging deaf artists, nurturing and developing them through acccessible training to further their careers within the creative industries.

Outreach activity

We offer a range of workshops, role model visits and more for all ages introducing deaf people to a professional theatre environment for the first time. To find out what we could offer get in touch. 

Consultancy 


We have answers to your questions

Deaf Equality Training

Engaging and informative Deaf Equality Training workshops for theatre companies, venues and other organisations, equipping them with the skills to develop a better awareness of the needs of deaf professionals and audience members. 

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Consultancy services

If you have questions, we can help. We provide bespoke consultancy and training packages including deaf-led casting, directing, marketing and production, as well as promotion of accessible productions through our well-established deaf networks. 

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We need your help to deliver the work we do

Become a Friend

Deafinitely Theatre is a non-profit making charity. 

Our work is aimed at some of the hardest-to-reach people in society and can only take place thanks to the generosity of our supporters. 

To become one of them, join our Friends Scheme today.

Published: 18th September, 2017

Updated: 11th June, 2025

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Deafinitely Theatre is a registered company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England no: 05371228. Charity no: 1111526.

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