Paula Garfield News

Review: BULL, Park Theatre

by Cindy Marcolina — October 2, 2026

Deafinitely Theatre reiterate that creative captioning and BSL integration don’t only make theatre more accessible, they can also be brilliant artistic choices.

Video: BULL Production Trailer Released At Park Theatre

by Michael Major — September 17, 2026

Park Theatre has shared a production trailer for Bull, Deafinitely Theatre's bilingual staging of Mike Bartlett's drama about workplace bullying and power.

Video: Rehearsal Trailer Released For BULL At Park Theatre

by Rachel Stone — September 5, 2026

Park Theatre has shared a rehearsal trailer for Deafinitely Theatre's bilingual production of Mike Bartlett's Bull, running this autumn at the London venue.

Guest Post: 'It's Told In A Completely Different Language': Deafinitely Theatre’s Artistic Director, Paula Garfield, On Staging Mike Bartlett's BULL

by Aliya Al-Hassan — September 8, 2026

I first worked with Mike Bartlett’s writing nearly ten years ago, when Deafinitely Theatre adapted Contractions into British Sign Language in 2017.

Photos: Deafinitely Theatre's BULL UK Tour in Rehearsal

by Stephi Wild — August 26, 2026

Deafinitely Theatre has released new rehearsal photos for the UK tour of Mike Barlett’s Bull.

Full Cast and Creatives Set For BULL UK Tour

by Stephi Wild — July 14, 2026

Deafinitely Theatre, Birmingham Rep, and Park Theatre announced the full cast and creative team for the UK tour of Mike Bartlett's BULL, performed entirely in British Sign Language with creative captions.

Deaf Theatre Makers Series Will Return To Deafinitely Theatre

by Stephi Wild — July 1, 2026

Deafinitely Theatre announced the return of its Deaf Theatre Makers series with a new paid placement scheme for deaf adults, partnering with Birmingham Rep, Sheffield Theatres, Riverside Studios, and the Royal Ballet and Opera.

Park Theatre Reveals HOLY FOOL World Premiere for Summer And Autumn Season Lineup

by A.A. Cristi — March 31, 2026

PARK THEATRE will present five new productions this summer and autumn, including the world premiere of HOLY FOOL and adaptations of THE PIANIST and BULL.

Deafinitely Theatre Will Launch UK Tour of Mike Bartlett’s BULL

by Stephi Wild — March 17, 2026

To celebrate Sign Language Week, Deafinitely Theatre has announced the UK tour of Bull by Mike Bartlett in a co-production with Birmingham Rep and Park Theatre.

Guest Blog: 'It Feels Like a Moment of Taking Power Back': Deaf Writer Eloise Pennycott on Politics, Dystopia and Metatheatre in Her Play BARRIER(S)

by Guest Author — October 20, 2025

As a deaf twenty-year-old whose main aim is to find the happy in every corner of life, I often struggle to engage with politics – especially those concerning disability rights.

Photos: Inside Rehearsals for Deafinitely Theatre’s BARRIER(S) by Eloise Pennycott

by A.A. Cristi — October 8, 2025

In new photos, go inside rehearsals for Barrier(s), the new play by Eloise Pennycott presented by Deafinitely Theatre.

Cast Set For Eloise Pennycott's BARRIER(S) at Deafinitely Theatre

by Stephi Wild — September 2, 2025

Artistic Director of Deafinitely Theatre Paula Garfield, MBE has announced the cast for the company's forthcoming touring production of Barrier(s) by Eloise Pennycott - Em Prendergast and Zoë McWhinney.

Deafinitely Theatre Will Host Intensive Acting Workshop Led By Artistic Director Paula Garfield

by Stephi Wild — July 8, 2025

Following strong demand for their inaugural course last year, Deafinitely Theatre will host the second iteration of their 'Developing Your Acting Skills in British Sign Language (BSL)' short course.

Guest Blog: 'I Hope It Breaks The Taboo in Talking About Women’s Issues': Actor Fifi Garfield on Preparing For THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES in BSL

by Guest Author — July 4, 2025

I’m Fifi Garfield and I’m an actor.