I have worked as an actor for several years and have written and directed short films with BSLBT. I become fascinated with the directing process and have moved into a director's role when devising ensemble work with Ad Infinitum, specifically on the productions of ‘Light’ and ‘Extraordinary Wall of Silence’.
Deaf actors and sign language is getting increasing recognition within the theatrical community, however I believe that much of the representation currently on stage lacks substance and is tokenistic. Having Deaf parents and family and entrenched in the Deaf community my whole life, I am concerned that there is still a lack of strongly cultural and linguistically Deaf people making new work and getting cast in plays.