Following its sell-out tour in 2015, Deafinitely Theatre’s Artistic Director Paula Garfield today announces a new tour of its adaptation of Kathryn Cave’s much-loved children’s book Something Else, illustrated by Chris Riddell. Deafinitely Theatre’s bilingual production for both deaf and hearing audiences has a school performance at flagship performing arts college Claremont High School Academy in Brent on 26 May, before touring to Derby Theatre, a fundraising gala at Wyndham’s Theatre (invite only), and the actacentre in Bristol. Further dates will be announced soon.
This is the timeless story of a small creature who lives his life always trying to fit in but never does, because he’s Something Else. Then one day a stranger turns up who wants to be friends… But does Something Else want to know someone who’s not like him?
Paula Garfield said, today “I am delighted to have the opportunity to revive our production of Something Else, allowing bilingual families to come and enjoy a wonderful show together. Something Else has a vital message – that of diversity and difference, and acceptance, which strongly reflects the most positive aspects of deaf culture. At this difficult time politically in both the UK and abroad, I hope that our revival of Something Else will enable us all to gather together and joyfully celebrate our diversity.”
The cast will comprise Clare-Louise English, Nadeem Islam and Ian Street.
