Rage is something many disabled artists and individuals within our community feel. After consulting with artists, DaDa heard loud and clear that, while some progress has been made, too many decisions are still made without involving disabled people. This has left disabled artists and disabled communities raging that the gaps in society are widening and that we are still so far from equity and representation at all levels in art, culture and heritage.
Through Film DDFI40, artists showcase different shades of rage: bubbling, building and bursting into a quiet riot.
8 – 10pm: Outside Cunard Building
Launching DDFI40 on International Women’s Day, ‘Hand Ships Sail’ is a poetic conversation in British Sign Language (BSL) – the vital, visual and versatile language of British deaf communities. Two deaf women share their dreams for the future as they look out over the night sky. Intriguing and sensual, the projected artwork begins with giant hands resembling ships at sea, rocked by waves. The sailing hands represent the lifelong voyage all deaf people must take, navigating discrimination in the hearing world. The Cunard is one of Liverpool’s Three Graces, part of the iconic waterfront and famous for its nautical history as the original headquarters of the Cunard shipping line. Cathy Mager is a deaf and Bristol-based artist and curator, specialising in immersive and monumental art installations in unusual spaces. She is founder and director of Spectroscope, an arts collective that has pioneered sign language projection mapping for the BBC, Bristol Light Festival, Science Gallery London and Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Art. Previously, she has directed public realm artworks and exhibitions for Bristol Beacon, Forestry England, Southbank Centre, Arts on the Underground and Historic Royal Palaces.
Access: BSL is integrated into this performance. Captions and audio description will also be available.
Booking info: No need to book. Just arrive outside the Cunard building to enjoy the show which will be played on a loop so you can enjoy the short film at any time between 8-10pm. .
18th March
DaDa Films @ FACT
6pm – 8.30pm: FACT
Part one: DaDa Makes Music
6pm – 6.45pm
Join us to celebrate 10 years of the DaDa Ensemble project and wider music programme.
DaDa have commissioned a new short film looking at the work of the DaDa Ensemble over the years. The film features clips from past performances and interviews with the young musicians, the music leaders and project staff. This is an informal celebration event, the film is approximately 6 minutes long and there will be an opportunity to chat before and after the screening.
Part two: DaDa’s Film Shorts
7pm – 8.30pm
The film shorts programme includes two new commissions to accompany the artists’ recent poems ‘Unwoven’ by Amina Atiq and ‘I Want More Disabled Rage’ by Dolly Sen and ‘Home’, a new work from Dora Colquhoun (featuring original music). Join us to watch all 3 films, an informal Q&A, with an opportunity to meet the artists. Drinks and snacks provided.
Access: Venue access information visit fact.co.uk. The event will be BSL interpreted. Audio Description and Captions will be available to accompany the films.
Booking info: Book tickets via the FACT website: fact.co.uk
Films from this event can be viewed online here.
