Tue - Sat: 10.00am - 7.00pm
Sun - Mon: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon - Sun: 10.00am - 5.00pm
c21 Theatre Company
All performances will be signed in BSL
During a signed performance a BSL and ISL interpreter stand at the side of the stage, clearly visible to the audience, and interpret the spoken word and sound effects for d/Deaf patrons.
This engaging ensemble performance charts Maginn’s journey, beginning with his experience of scarlet fever as a boy, which left him profoundly deaf.
Follow his flight as a pioneer for the rights and education of the Deaf community across Ireland and Britain, right up to his passing in 1918. Travel with him as he navigates global adventures. Witness him confront the controversial ban on sign language decided at the 1880 Milan Congress and his founding of the British Deaf Association (BDA).
Don't miss this chance to celebrate Maginn’s vital legacy. Discover the rich history of the Deaf community. This story resonates now more than ever, with The Sign Language Bill currently under consideration.
This inclusive production is made fully accessible through a blend of British Sign Language, English, creative captions, and sign language interpretation, and the presence of both Deaf and hearing actors, centre stage.
The Ulster Society for Promoting the Education of the Deaf and the Blind is the primary funder of this project.
Presented by c21 Theatre Company