During the matinee yesterday, an angry man in the audience interrupted the show with an entitled rant screaming that we were “discriminating against hearing people!”. He was looking at me directly. It was shocking.
The video is the reaction when we got back on the stage after he was kicked off. We picked up from Touchstone’s line, “The more pity that fools may not speak wisely what wise men do foolishly”
In the same audience, a little deaf girl sat in the front row with her parents signing to her. Deaf members of the audience are able to sit wherever they want and whenever they want. Hearing people reading the captions, laughing and reacting to our signing on stage, coming into our world and understanding Shakespeare because of this. Two days ago, we had a BSL performance show, and 106 deaf people turn up.
This is why we do accessible theatre.
During the matinee yesterday, an angry man in the audience interrupted the show with an entitled rant screaming that we were “discriminating against hearing people!”. He was looking at me directly. It was shocking.
The video is the reaction when we got back on the stage after he was kicked off. We picked up from Touchstone’s line, “The more pity that fools may not speak wisely what wise men do foolishly”
In the same audience, a little deaf girl sat in the front row with her parents signing to her. Deaf members of the audience are able to sit wherever they want and whenever they want. Hearing people reading the captions, laughing and reacting to our signing on stage, coming into our world and understanding Shakespeare because of this. Two days ago, we had a BSL performance show, and 106 deaf people turn up.
This is why we do accessible theatre.
Rose Ayling-Ellis shares some of the challenges the Deaf community face on a daily basis ❤️
Catch the full episode on ITVX 📺
#loosewomen #roseaylingellis #deafawarenessweek
Here is a photo of me as a toddler. If I had been born a couple of years later, my life could have been very different.
Today, it was reported that a gene therapy trial has taken place. I knew that it was going to happen, but I didn’t expect it so soon. My first reaction was feeling terrified and heartbroken. It feel like the end.
Let me explain why.
Imagine a world where everyone is “normal”. What will become of our story, our culture, language, and identity? Will we be the last deaf generation and end up in a museum somewhere?
Deaf people have existed throughout human history. Who decides that their lives are not worth being integrated into society? Who assumes that we want to be “fixed”? Where will they draw the line?
Will all the hard work that deaf people fought for inclusivity be thrown out of the window? Why would society meet us halfway now they are the “cure”?
A cure is defined as “relieving a person of the symptoms of a disease or condition”. My deafness is not a disease or a condition. I don’t need relief from it. My deafness has given me many opportunities, and my life is richer because of it. Why would I want that to be gone?
There are many deaf people out there that are doing great things! Why should we tell them that they are broken when, in fact, they are winning?
To add insult to injury, this was released during Deaf Awareness Week. The week should be about embracing and spreading awareness about our culture. Not something to overcome.
Can you help me out here? Let’s spread positivity. Leave a comment about your favourite thing about being deaf or being with deaf people?
(Please respect the decision made by the family for their little girl. Like any parent, they are doing what they believe is best for their child. This is not a rant directed towards them in any way. Rather, it is a rant directed towards the society that makes us all believe that being deaf will only bring us suffering, when in reality, it is quite the opposite.)
Here is a photo of me as a toddler. If I had been born a couple of years later, my life could have been very different.
Today, it was reported that a gene therapy trial has taken place. I knew that it was going to happen, but I didn’t expect it so soon. My first reaction was feeling terrified and heartbroken. It feel like the end.
Let me explain why.
Imagine a world where everyone is “normal”. What will become of our story, our culture, language, and identity? Will we be the last deaf generation and end up in a museum somewhere?
Deaf people have existed throughout human history. Who decides that their lives are not worth being integrated into society? Who assumes that we want to be “fixed”? Where will they draw the line?
Will all the hard work that deaf people fought for inclusivity be thrown out of the window? Why would society meet us halfway now they are the “cure”?
A cure is defined as “relieving a person of the symptoms of a disease or condition”. My deafness is not a disease or a condition. I don’t need relief from it. My deafness has given me many opportunities, and my life is richer because of it. Why would I want that to be gone?
There are many deaf people out there that are doing great things! Why should we tell them that they are broken when, in fact, they are winning?
To add insult to injury, this was released during Deaf Awareness Week. The week should be about embracing and spreading awareness about our culture. Not something to overcome.
Can you help me out here? Let’s spread positivity. Leave a comment about your favourite thing about being deaf or being with deaf people?
(Please respect the decision made by the family for their little girl. Like any parent, they are doing what they believe is best for their child. This is not a rant directed towards them in any way. Rather, it is a rant directed towards the society that makes us all believe that being deaf will only bring us suffering, when in reality, it is quite the opposite.)
Lately…
1) Plants/Flowers addiction
2) Spring is here. Nearly 💐
3) Favourite time of the morning 💄💅🏻💇🏼♀️
4) Bananagram on the train (‘Lieutenant’ blew our mind. Rose’s famous interpreter is the winner)
5) Trailer for life 🚐
6) Officially Auntie Rose 🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️
7) Golden light makes me happy
8) Jackson Pollock’s soup, thanks to Laoganma Soybeans and Mayo Sriracha Sauce 🤤
9) Must keep myself inspired
10) Old photo: Should I grow my hair long again @rickyandthe64?
It is happening! 😱 I’m thrilled to share the afternoon live show with the legendary Clare Balding starting tomorrow. Wishing the best of luck to all the Paralympians! I’m so excited to see what the next 12 days will bring. 💪🏻 ❤️💙💚
Warning: this post may break a few people’s hearts. My episode in ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ is out tonight at 9pm, so this will make sense. Say hello to your newest @avfcofficial fan. (My granddad would be proud)
Thank you for these wonderful photos. I love that @brandoneddy_ uses a @hasselblad 500 c/m camera, the same camera that went to the moon! 🌚 #oldschool
Thank you for these wonderful photos. I love that @brandoneddy_ uses a @hasselblad 500 c/m camera, the same camera that went to the moon! 🌚 #oldschool
Thank you for these wonderful photos. I love that @brandoneddy_ uses a @hasselblad 500 c/m camera, the same camera that went to the moon! 🌚 #oldschool
Thank you for these wonderful photos. I love that @brandoneddy_ uses a @hasselblad 500 c/m camera, the same camera that went to the moon! 🌚 #oldschool
Over half-way point but lets make it fashion 😂 @paralympicsgb_official @channel4 @nathankleinstyling
Over half-way point but lets make it fashion 😂 @paralympicsgb_official @channel4 @nathankleinstyling
Over half-way point but lets make it fashion 😂 @paralympicsgb_official @channel4 @nathankleinstyling
Over half-way point but lets make it fashion 😂 @paralympicsgb_official @channel4 @nathankleinstyling
Over half-way point but lets make it fashion 😂 @paralympicsgb_official @channel4 @nathankleinstyling
Over half-way point but lets make it fashion 😂 @paralympicsgb_official @channel4 @nathankleinstyling
Sing For The King: The Search for the Coronation Choir is on BBC1 tonight at 8pm. Enjoy! 💕🎶
Lapland 🇫🇮
Rose Ayling-Ellis is taking a group of older people on an extraordinary and emotional journey as they take up the challenge of learning British Sign Language, smashing through the stereotypes of old age and showing us all what’s possible. “I knew filming this show would be a challenge,” says Rose, “but what I have experienced teaching the residents sign language has gone beyond my expectations. It is an experience I will cherish for a lifetime.” Head to the link in @bbcpressoffice bio to find out more about the new series, coming to #iPlayer and BBC One. #roseaylingellis #documentary
I’m so excited to be joining William Mager’s Reunion and to be working alongside such a talented cast, whose work I have long admired. It is a very special project and an important moment for the deaf community’s representation on TV 💥
@wlmager
@warpfilms @bbc
