Recommended by The Guardian newspaper's theatre critic, Lyn Gardner, Nalaga’at (meaning "Do Touch") performs the UK premiere of their unique and ground-breaking show 'Not By Bread Alone' at artsdepot in North Finchley, London on 4 - 15 July 2010.
BSL interpreted performances will take place on 9 July. Audio described performances will take place on 13 and 14 July. A joint audio described and BSL performance will run at 8pm on 13 July 2010.
If you have further specific communication or access requirements, you talk to artsdepot box office directly by emailing info@artsdepot.co.uk or by telephoning them on 020 8369 5454.
The Israeli based deafblind theatre company consists of 11 deaf, blind and deafblind professional actors, who tell their stories and play out their dreams, whilst they knead, leaven and bake bread onstage.
Tickets to the run of performances should be booked directly from artsdepot; online by visiting artsdepot website or by phoning the box office on 020 8369 5454.
You can see a preview of the performance to wet your appetite for viewing the whole performance at artsdepot!
'Touching Art' exhibition
Artsdepot's Apthorp Gallery features a free exhibition of artworks by deafblind artists entitled 'Touching Art'. Touch is vital to the deafblind artists who have created the works that are on show at the exhibition. The exhibition encourages visitors to explore the art work through touch, creating a tactile and truly sensory experience that reflects the way in which the art has been made. You can view more about the exhibition and a selection of artworks on this website.
Recreating the Nalaga’at experience
Throughout the performances, artsdepot is transformed to recreate the experience of the Nalaga’at Centre in Jaffa, Israel. As well as the theatre space, the café area is transformed into Café Kapish, where deaf waiters encourage guests to order using simple sign language menus. Plus people wanting a pre-dinner drink are able to visit the BlackOut bar, where they will be guided to their table and served by blind waiters.
To book a table at either Cafe Kapish or the BlackOut bar for pre or post performance food and drink please contact artsdepot directly at info@artsdepot.co.uk or via telephone on 020 8369 5454. It is anticipated that these experiences will sell out, so booking in advance is recommended.
Sense and accessibility
Sense have been working with artsdepot to provide some basic sign language and guiding techniques in preparation for the two week long event.
