“I ask theatre organizations to trust us, and let us Deaf artists lead the process for the best possible impact. This is the kind of work where we ask people to give up their position of power and allow space. It is not easy to do.”

“One can’t help but have a sense that whatever the BS of the current times and political landscape, there is within the community the strength to resist and persist towards a better and more inclusive, compassionate future.”

With over 100 authors and artists participating in the 2019 Growing Room Festival, your calendar is bound to fill up quickly! To get you started, here are five events centred on topics relating to resilience and mental health, each of which promises to leave audiences empowered to pursue their creativity against any odds.

“So, what will you do with your piece of salt?”

“It’s an opportunity to remind ourselves that storytelling belongs to all of us, is for all of us, and we can do with it whatever we want when we gather in an equal space to talk through issues together.”