An extraordinary blind musician. A family hell-bent on a cure.
In the glittering salons of 18th-century Vienna, Maria-Theresia von Paradis is a star. Pianist, composer, touring musician; this pupil of Salieri and friend (and alleged lover) of Mozart has captivated Europe with her own sensational talent. They call her The Blind Enchantress.

Yet behind this dazzling success story there are darker forces at work. Some of those closest to Maria-Theresia are looking to profit from her blindness. Others are looking to ‘cure’ her – whatever it takes.

A newly commissioned chamber opera, with music by Errollyn Wallen; Musical Director and Conductor, Andrea Brown and directed by Jenny Sealey. This opera will be performed by members of the BBC Concert Orchestra and together they will bring this extraordinary woman out of the shadows to reclaim her place in the spotlight of music history.

All performances will creatively integrate BSL, captioning and audio description.

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The Paradis Files - Audio Flyer

The Paradis Files - Andrea Brown (Musical Director)and Errollyn Wallen (Composer) in conversation

A Graeae Opera - Some of the team behind The Paradis Files reflect on the  creation of the show

Join Graeae at the Greenwich and Docklands Festival this summer with This Woven O from the 2 - 4 September. 

More details on our website graeae.org

This Woven O - AD Flyer

Beyond is helping to develop greater access to regional opportunities across England ensuring Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists are at the forefront of new and emerging work. We recognise the immense value of our intersectionality across our communities, which includes Black, Asian, Global Majority, migrant, and LGBTQIA+ artists, which is why our approach is to be as bespoke as possible for each individual artist on the programme.

BEYOND - Graeae's Artistic Development Programme AD

Beyond is helping to develop greater access to regional opportunities across England ensuring Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists are at the forefront of new and emerging work. We recognise the immense value of our intersectionality across our communities, which includes Black, Asian, Global Majority, migrant, and LGBTQIA+ artists, which is why our approach is to be as bespoke as possible for each individual artist on the programme.

Deadline for applications is Monday 26 June 2023.

Beyond AD Expression of Interest Form

The voice of young disabled people often goes unheard. But not anymore. This raucous, radical, celebratory, and hard-hitting hip hop, gig theatre show shares the good times and the not so good times being young and disabled in 2023.

We’ve teamed up with Liverpool-based company 20 Stories High, Liverpool Everyman + Playhouse, and Leeds 2023 to create a unique Hip Hop show with Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists.

Funny, raw and surprising stories told by an amazing collective of actors, beat boxers, rappers, and dancers. Expect heavy beats, stunning visuals and full hearts.

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High Times and Dirty Monsters AD fLYER

Director, Lee Lyford and Artistic Director and performer Jenny Sealey discuss Self-Raising in this short podcast.

A Graeae production in association with Soho Theatre and Theatr Iolo. Developed with The Incubator at The Egg, Theatre Royal Bath.
Written by Mike Kenny and Jenny Sealey.
Directed by Lee Lyford.

2 – 27 August at Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh.
12:30pm
More info at graeae.org

Lee Lyford and Jenny Sealey Podcast

Anti Racism Rider, audio version

Audio Beyond Brief May 2024

Bad Lads AUDIO FLYER

The audio flyer for Reasons to be Cheerful, a raucous musical featuring the hits of Ian Dury and the Blockheads, touring the UK this autumn.

New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich 3 October – 7 October
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk

Tour supported by Arts Council England.

Reasons to be Cheerful - New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich audio flyer

A brand new song written for Graeae's final 2017 tour of Reasons to be Cheerful, a raucous musical featuring the hits of Ian Dury and the Blockheads, written by Chaz Jankel, Derek Hussey and John Kelly, and performed by The Reasons to be Cheerful cast.

If It Can't Be Right Then It Must Be Wrong

TINFY AD Intro 1

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