Anniversary — an act of memory
solo, collective and mult-lingual recitations from memory of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Act 36: To Reverse the Usual Order of Things
a recitation placing Sign Language at the centre of communication
Monica Ross and Signer Co-Recitors
Anniversary — an act of memory is a multi-lingual performance series focused on the importance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which the UN has translated into over 380 spoken languages, though not yet BSL or any other sign language.
The European Commission of Languages estimates around half a million people in the EU use a national sign language as a first language, and many more as a second or third language.
Reversing the usual order of things, and making visible these often unseen languages, this performance presents a collective recitation primarily in sign languages with a text translation for the hearing audience.
Stand Up and Sign for Your Rights!
We are still looking for participants to sign an article that is important to them. To find out how to join in click here or email hannah@wunderbarfestival.co.uk
When:
Starts: 2nd Nov, 2011 at 20:00Booking Tickets:
Free but booking essential through BALTIC. Call 0191 478 1810 or email events@balticmill.com to book a place – ask for Anniversary on 2nd November.
Venue:
Gateshead Quays, South Shore Road, Gateshead NE8 3BA
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Anniversary — an act of memory
solo, collective and mult-lingual recitations from memory of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Act 36: To Reverse the Usual Order of Things
a recitation placing Sign Language at the centre of communication
Monica Ross and Signer Co-Recitors
Anniversary — an act of memory is a multi-lingual performance series focused on the importance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which the UN has translated into over 380 spoken languages, though not yet BSL or any other sign language.
The European Commission of Languages estimates around half a million people in the EU use a national sign language as a first language, and many more as a second or third language.
Reversing the usual order of things, and making visible these often unseen languages, this performance presents a collective recitation primarily in sign languages with a text translation for the hearing audience.
Stand Up and Sign for Your Rights!
We are still looking for participants to sign an article that is important to them. To find out how to join in click here or email hannah@wunderbarfestival.co.uk
Supported By:
Presented in partnership with BALTIC and with thanks to ITV SignPost. This recitation is part of the Anniversary — an act of memory UK Tour 2011 -- 2013, funded by Arts Council England.
Wunderbar
C/O Star and Shadow Cinema
Stepney Bank
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 2NP
0191 261 6326 / 0191 645 1097
info@wunderbarfestival.co.uk
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