Wey Aye Deaf Festival

Wey Aye! Deaf Festival is being held on the 1st and 2nd November 2024 at The Gosforth Civic Theatre in Newcastle.

The festival will be showing recognition to many Deaf talents in the North East.

You are invited to explore the community, culture and the Arts of Deaf people of the North East, creating memorable experiences with our artists and other skilled people. There will be exciting opportunities to see exhibitions, performances, workshops, and plenty of other chances to meet people!

The workshops are free! …But make sure you register for them in advance. For more information on free tickets email: [email protected], and check out the whole programme here.

These tickets are for our evening performances. Buy tickets for Friday evening, Saturday evening or both nights.

7.00pm-8.00pm David Sands Comedy Show (Adult Show)

David Sands, a talented deaf actor, stand up comedian at comedy clubs, and creator for film and theatre. From the Nort East now living in London.

8.00pm-9.15pm The John Smith Comedy Show (Adult Show)

John Smith is a British comedian, actor and performer. He is deaf and a British Sign Language user. He was born in Newcastle and raised in Mansfield.

A professional deaf comedian, He has performed in deaf clubs and theatres throughout England, Ireland, Europe, the USA, and the world.

5.00pm-5.30pm – Family Film shorts

We will be showing a family film in the Theatre to help the children relax and unwind after a full day of activity.

7.00pm-8.00pm David Sands Comedy Show (Adult Show)

David will be performing a different show to Friday nights show. Expect a fantastic comedy show! David Sands, a talented deaf actor, stand up comedian at comedy clubs, and creator for film and theatre. From the Nort East now living in London.

8.00pm- 9.15pm – Deaf Improv Comedy

4 -5 members of the audience will volunteer to do Stand Up Comedy!

Performances are £10 each evening, £15 for both evenings.

If you require a carer’s ticket please email [email protected] to request one after you have bought at least one full price ticket for the event, a carer’s ticket is only valid for entry with a paid-for ticket.

For more information visit our social media: Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok and visit our website: www.weyayedeaf.org.uk

Or email: [email protected]

Host or Publisher Gosforth Civic Theatre