DaDafest 2005 Brochure

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MPAC Building 1–27 Bridport Street Liverpool L3 5QF

Telephone: 0151 707 1733

Fax: 0151 708 9355

Minicom: 0151 706 0365

Email: [email protected]

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Welcome to DadaFest 5Wow! Five years of DaDaFest – what anachievement! There are many, many peopleto thank for getting us to this stage, andwe start by especially thanking our mainfunders, Arts Council England: Northwestand Liverpool Culture Company who arecommitted to the work of Disabled andDeaf artists. Also our thanks go to all thepeople who attend DaDaFest events and support the unique perspectives of Disability and Deaf Arts which resonatelong after they are experienced.

I am more than thrilled to welcome you tothis year’s festival. Yet again, we have anexciting line up of well known U.K. artiststhrough to the homegrown DaDaFestcelebrities covering a wide range of

activities, from comedy, music, workshops,exhibitions and a family event at the Sefton Park Palm House. We are againholding, the now annual DaDaAwardsDinner at the Crown Plaza on 1stDecember. As in previous years we arepromoting activities from our faithfulsupporting partners: National MuseumsLiverpool; Tate Liverpool; Unity Theatre;Liverpool Community College andMerseyside Play Action Council.

Thank you for helping DaDAFest get to itsfifth year. Hope you enjoy itRuth Gould Creative Director of NWDAF

All performances have SLI and mosthave Audio Describers. Please contactNWDAF for further information.

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Thursday 24 November 8.00pmThalidomide: a musical by Mat FraserMat scratches a love story spanning theoriginal Thalidomide scandal of the 60’sthrough to the drug's current use against leprosy.

“Incorporating flash animation, projectionand Fraser's trademark intelligence,humour and passion, this is a PC freemusical with a (short-armed) punch”

There will also be a Touch Tour 30 minutesprior to show. Contact the Unity for a place.

£6 concessions, £8 full price

Unity Theatre 0151 709 49881 Hope Place, Liverpool, L1 9BG

Friday 25 November 8.00pmLaurence Clark: Jim Davidson’s Guide to EqualityJim Davidson refused to perform asdisabled people were on his front row.Disabled comedian Laurence Clarkrefuses to perform if Jim Davidson is in his audience!

“Not since Robert Newman have I seen acomic who made me think so much andrealise I knew so little.” KATE COPSTICK, THE SCOTSMAN


The Citadel Arts Centre 01744 735436Waterloo Street, St Helens, WA10 1PX

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'Angel of the North West' by Sally Starborg

Friday 25 November 8.00pmPoetry NightWith Jackie Hagen as MC this nightbrings together the best disabled poetsfrom all over the North West, includingrisky and frisky Chloe Poems and thewicked and wonderful Rosie Lugosi.Witty, profound and lyrically enticing.Evening includes an open-mic slot socome and join in!


VENUE: Empire Theatre, Alexandra Suite Lime Street, Liverpool, L1 1JE

Contact NWDAF 0151 707 1733Fax: 0151 707 9355Minicom: 0151 706 0365

Saturday 26 November 1.30 – 4.30pmModern Art for Absolute BeginnersBSL Interpreted Gallery Workshop

Tate Liverpool 0151 702 7400Albert Dock, Liverpool, L 3 4BB E-mail: [email protected]

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Exploring Sculpture ToursIdeal for visually impaired visitors.Tours must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance on 0151 702 7400

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Tate Liverpool 0151 702 7400Albert Dock, Liverpool, L 3 4BB

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Saturday 26 November 8.00pmthis two by girl jonahDevised and performed by CarolineBowditch and Fiona Wright

This new work by girl jonah is exploringthe detail in movement and differencesbetween our performing bodies – one disabled and one non-disabled. The focus is on fascinations with thefunctional and stylised possibilities of ourindividual movement vocabularies; ourdifferent bodies sharing choreographyand asking questions about what isrevealed as we move together.

££4.50 concessions, £6.50 full price

Unity Theatre 0151 709 49881 Hope Place, Liverpool, L1 9BGplus workshops

Saturday 26 November 6.00pmDeaf Culture CelebrationThis exciting evening will be hosted byLiverpool based dancer Denise Armstrong,Derek Jewell and featuring CommonGround Sign Dance Theatre, MerseySignDeaf Theatre, Ramesh Meyappan(Singapore) and Noemie Churlet, (French)in what promises to be an exhilarating andmulti-faceted programme.

£4 hearing people/non BSL users£5 deaf people

VENUE: Liverpool Community CollegeArts Centre 0151 707 1733 Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L7 7JA


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Sunday 27 November 12 – 4pmFamily Fun Day Performances, workshops and stalls for all ages. Performances include;singer song writer, Susan Hedges, silent diva Caroline Parker, Dance FXand samba band Drum Crazy. There will also be the creation of a largeinteractive painting by Eddie Hardyand sculpture using natural materials by Eco artist Sally Starborg. Roger-CliffThompson will be running poetryworkshops using computer technology.

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VENUE: Sefton Park Palm HouseSefton Park, Liverpool, L17 1AP


Sunday 27 November 2 & 3pmWicked Fish Theatre CompanyThe Boy Who Melted Merseyside based internationallytravelled theatre company.

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Maritime Museum 0151 478 4499Albert Dock, Liverpool

Sunday 27 November 1.30, 2.30, 3.30pmMother Redcap Stories about the dark and dangerousworld of smuggling

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Customs & Excise National Museum0151 478 4499Albert Dock, Liverpool

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Saturday 26 November 9am – 4.30pmDisability Now Community Photographic ExhibitionShowcasing some of the best disabled photographers in the country. The meaning of community is explored ina beautiful, thought provoking exhibition.

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VENUE: World Museum LiverpoolWilliam Brown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EN


Sunday 27 November 8.00pmNasty GirlsOn a simple trip to the loo, three friendsget stuck in what is not actually thesupposed bathroom, but a timemachine. From re-working CharlesDickens' portrayal of poor, little,crippled Tiny Tim, to slapping on classicBeatles' wigs and singing ‘Baby, youcan hold my prosthetic hand’, thesewomen gave The Three Stooges a realrun for their money.


Space 0151 944 1509116 Marsh Lane, Bootle, L20 4JQ

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Tuesday 29 November 8.00pmGrin And Bare It present

'The Not-So-NormalCabaret Showfollowed by upbeat pop from the Heroes

Join Busta Wheels, Missy Ambulance,DLA Diddy, Ludicrip and the rest of theNot-So-Normal Crew - to enter a worldwhere disabled contestants take over the Big Brother house.

The Heroes will then deliver a clevercombination of hard hitting pop music fused with strong social awareness messages.



Monday 28 November 8.00pmDisability Film Night A showcase of the talent of local, nationaland international disabled filmmakers.From laugh out loud to deeply moving thiscollection of short films will entertain,amuse and inspire.


Brindley Arts Centre 0151 907 8360High Street, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1BG

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Thursday 1 December 7.00 – 8.00pmJoin Sahir House, Merseyside’s HIV Charity for aWorld Aids Day Candle Lit Vigil In attendance the Lord Mayor of Liverpoolwith guest speakers, songs, poetry andthe reading of The Remembrance list witha spectacular Balloon release. If youwould like to submit a loved ones nameto be read out at the Vigil please contactSahir House and speak to Serena.

VENUE: Mountford Hall, Liverpool University

Sahir House 0151 707 0606 / 708 [email protected]

Wednesday 30 November 8.00pmComedy NightHilarious eclectic comedians cometogether to provide an evening of side-splitting entertainment, with Steve Dayheadlining and Laurence Clark as MC.

FREE (donations welcome)

VENUE: Head of Steam7 Lime Street, Liverpool, L1 1RJ


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Friday 2 December 7.30pmLaurence Clark: Jim Davidson’s Guide to EqualityJim Davidson refused to perform asdisabled people were on his front row.Disabled comedian Laurence Clarkrefuses to perform if Jim Davidson is in his audience!

“Not since Robert Newman have I seen acomic who made me think so much andrealise I knew so little.” Kate Copstick,The Scotsman


Pyramid & Parr Hall 01925 442 345Cultural Quarter, Palmyra Square South,Warrington, WA1 1BL

Thursday 1 December 7.00pmDinner & Awardswith Minika Green & Laurence Clark

Each award recipient will receive aprestigious DaDaAward made by St Helens'World of Glass and a cash prize of £500,donated by Alliance and Leicester.

This evening will be hosted by NatalieMarkham and Anne Cunningham, with Laurence Clark and the amazinglytalented, and incredibly sexy, Minika Greenas the entertainment.

Tickets available from NWDAF at £40.There are limited number of tickets at £20for Disabled or Deaf attendees - contactNWDAF for bookings.

Crowne Plaza St Nicholas Place, Princes Dock, Pier Head, Liverpool, L3 1QW

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Saturday 3 December 8.00pmSwallow the PillA night of feisty punk, political indie andupbeat folk. These three musicians willtantalize your musical taste buds!

Starring Karen Sheader, Angry Fish,Darren Poyzer and Ellie Young. Hosted by Fiona King

FREE (donations welcome)

VENUE: Head of Steam7 Lime Street, Liverpool, L1 1RJ


Saturday 3 December 4.00pmYoung Peoples Event & Talent ShowAn excellent opportunity for Disabled andDeaf young people to show their skills in avariety of art forms. There will be a colourfulvisual art exhibition and spectacularperformances by young people. We haveinvited guest artists to perform and thereis plenty to eat and drink!

For more information contact JennieNewman on 0151 707 1733 [email protected]

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Liverpool Community CollegeArts Centre 0151 707 1733 Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L7 7JA

Crowne Plaza St Nicholas Place, Pier Head, Liverpool, L3 1QW

Empire Theatre 0151 708 3200Lime Street, Liverpool, L1 1JE

Head of Steam 0151 70795597 Lime Street, Liverpool, L1 1RJ

Liverpool Community CollegeArts Centre 0151 707 1733 Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L7 7JA

Maritime MuseumAlbert Dock, Liverpool, L 3 4BB

Sefton Park Palm House 0151 726 9304Sefton Park, Liverpool, L17 1AP

Space 0151 944 1509116 Marsh Lane, Bootle, L20 4JQ

Tate Liverpool 0151 702 7400Albert Dock, Liverpool, L 3 4BB

World Museum LiverpoolWilliam Brown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EN

Unity Theatre 0151 709 49881 Hope Place, Liverpool, L1 9BG

Brindley Arts Centre 0151 907 8360High Street, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1BG


Pyramid & Parr Hall 01925 442 345Cultural Quarter, Palmyra SquareSouth, Warrington, WA1 1BL

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