Handprint Theatre

06/06/2024

After a well needed break, we are back!

We had a fantastic day yesterday in an East London Primary School celebrating Deaf Awareness and our inspirations. So many incredible people, and a reminder we can all be an inspiration to others!

Get in touch for future workshops at your school.

29/03/2024

26/03/2024

Let's keep building Sign Language week every week, check out this series of signs our friends at Audiovisability shared last week!

07/01/2024

Amazing opportunity!

21/12/2023

Brilliant and well needed news! Not just teaching language but culture and history of sign language and Deaf people!

14/07/2023

What a fabulous event!! Can you spot team Handprint?

11/07/2023

Amazing weekend at Norfolk Deaf Festival Big thank you to everyone who was involved, we had a great time!

07/07/2023

Get ready to find the team and our film made by young people at Norfolk Deaf Festival today and tomorrow!

06/07/2023

The team are travelling today and excited to get creative at

03/07/2023

We cannot wait to share some new stories Festival this weekend, created by local young actors! Plus some sneaky actors of our own might be creeping around!

28/05/2023

Fantastic to see so many talented young people! Can't wait to share their hardwork at the festival.

Norfolk Deaf Festival had THE best day at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse with Handprint Theatre creating film clips with deaf young people... Make sure you come to the festival to watch the final results!!

26/09/2022

As the new school year gets going, we will be reflecting on the work we have being doing, and our plans for the future!

If you have any stories or memories from past Handprint projects please get in touch so we can share them too.

Either DM, or send BSL or English msg to [email protected]

Bring on a new year!

12/07/2022

08/06/2022

Wonderful news!

D-live! Theatre Company are delighted to annouce that BUP! - a creative Deaf-Led, BSL inclusive and accessible-for-all-family festival, co-founded with See and Create will be happening at Sun Pier House and MESS ROOM

18/03/2022

Today was an amazingly special day. So many generations of signers together campaigning for a better world for the next. We are proud to work with so many talented deaf artists & deaf young people who deserve the right to language!

It was also a celebration of the deaf community. Amazing to catch up with those who have inspired our work &meet so many young people we have worked with who are now living their exciting adult lives!
Thank you to everyone who asked about our future projects. Keep 👀

03/02/2022

Join in with our videos https://t.co/7xHqbw6nbF all written with local community ideas

Snuggle up on the sofa or sit back to share this story about meeting new friends, making them feel welcome and going on an adventure around the local communi...

15/01/2022

31/12/2021

Time for an end of year treat with this epic adventure about a curious, little dog's escape into a forbidden area! With lots of fun characters to meet, mistakes made and important lessons to learn about protecting local wildlife!

https://youtu.be/v1ikh25XIS8

Our 4th BSL Bedtime Story was performed by Mia Ward with a voice over from Ilana Charnelle.
This original tale was inspired by the ideas, stories, memories and the imagination of children, young people and their families. Who shared their ideas during online workshops and sessions during lockdown 2020.

Celebrating places you might know, remember, or be inspired to visit in the London Borough of Waltham Forest and re-told by Deaf performers who re-imagine the places and characters around us.

Tales are told in British Sign Language and English to bring families together. With the aim to inspire families to adventure back out and celebrate their own local area & the wonder that is all around.

These videos were created thanks to the support of Waltham Forest Make It Happen 2021 grant.

*Please note, these stories were filmed during the Covid-19 Pandemic & lockdown so the locations are not accurate to the stories. Each film followed Covid- 19 health and safety regulations and procedures as laid out by the Government at the time.

Time for an epic adventure about a curious, little dog's escape into a forbidden area! With lots of fun characters to meet, mistakes made and important lesso...

23/12/2021

Season Greetings & warm wishes to all, from everyone at Handprint Theatre!
Have a safe & peaceful festive break. ⭐️🎄⭐️

09/12/2021

Snuggle up for our third BSL Bedtime Story!
Performed by Alex Nowak & voice over by Niall Moorjani. Written by Charlotte Arrowsmith.
A wonderful tale about the power of communication, kindness and friendship.
https://youtu.be/ZK0buDqtVZ8

This project is inspired by the stories, memories and the imagination of children, young people and their families. Who shared their ideas during online workshops and sessions during lockdown 2020.

Celebrating places you might know, remember, or be inspired to visit in the London Borough of Waltham Forest and re-told by Deaf performers who re-imagine the places and characters around us.

Tales are told in British Sign Language and English to bring families together. With the aim to inspire families to adventure back out and celebrate their own local area and the wonder that is all around.

These videos were created thanks to the support of Waltham Forest Make It Happen 2021 grant. (Follow for more).

*Please note, these stories were filmed during the Covid-19 Pandemic and lockdown so the locations are not accurate to the stories. Each film followed Covid- 19 health and safety regulations and procedures as laid out by the Government at the time.

Snuggle up on the sofa or sit back to share this story about the power of communication, kindness and friendship.This original tale was inspired by the ideas...

26/11/2021

Be inspired by this weeks Bedtime story; 'Every Day Is A New Adventure' with an art activity!

Just like in the story, you can make your very own adventure book to collect, draw, write and record all of your memories, ideas and special keepsakes.

This BSL Bedtime Stories project is inspired by the stories, memories and the imagination of children, young people and their families. Celebrating community and places in the London Borough of Waltham Forest.

These videos were created thanks to the support of Waltham Forest Make It Happen 2021 grant.

21/11/2021

It's time for our second BSL Bedtime Story! Performed by Kelsey Gordon & voice over by Marian Hoddy.
Enjoy this exciting story about going on a family adventure and treasure hunt to the local market. Celebrating and making new memories whilst capturing and bringing a busy market environment to life. With smells, sights, sounds, tastes, feelings and a whole lot of imagination!

https://youtu.be/CCVACKhntPI

This project is inspired by the stories, memories and the imagination of children, young people and their families. Who shared their ideas during online workshops and sessions during lockdown 2020.

Celebrating places you might know, remember, or be inspired to visit in the London Borough of Waltham Forest and re-told by Deaf performers who re-imagine the places and characters around us.

Tales are told in British Sign Language and English to bring families together. With the aim to inspire families to adventure back out and celebrate their own local area & the wonder that is all around.

These videos were created thanks to the support of Waltham Forest Make It Happen 2021 grant. (Follow for more).

*Please note, these stories were filmed during the Covid-19 Pandemic & lockdown so the locations are not accurate to the stories. Each film followed Covid- 19 health and safety regulations and procedures as laid out by the Government at the time.

Snuggle up on the sofa or sit back to share this story about going on a family adventure and treasure hunt to the local market. Celebrating and making new me...

10/11/2021

Time to continue the 'New Friends' story adventure with an Art Activity! Designing and creating your own Paper Birds.

Just like the children in our story workshop who created the fantastic ideas for Twilight Sparkle and Birdie. You too can create new characters and bird friends!

What name and personality will you give them and where will you go?

This BSL Bedtime Stories project is inspired by the stories, memories and the imagination of children, young people and their families. Celebrating community and places in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. Re-told by Deaf performers who re-imagine the places and characters around us.

These videos were created thanks to the support of Waltham Forest Make It Happen 2021 grant.

07/11/2021

It's time for our first BSL Bedtime Story! Performed by Bea Webster & voice over by Anna Bolton.
So snuggle up on the sofa or sit back to share this story about meeting new friends, making them feel welcome and going on an adventure around the local community. Whilst discovering all sorts of surprises along the way!

https://youtu.be/g4gDI4T6D-4

This project is inspired by the stories, memories and the imagination of children, young people and their families. Who shared their ideas during online workshops and sessions during lockdown 2020.

Celebrating places you might know, remember, or be inspired to visit in the London Borough of Waltham Forest and re-told by Deaf performers who re-imagine the places and characters around us.

Tales are told in British Sign Language and English to bring families together to share alongside an arts activity to enjoy creating at home. With the aim to inspire families to adventure back out and celebrate their own local area & the wonder that is all around.

These videos were created thanks to the support of Waltham Forest Make It Happen 2021 grant. (Follow for more).

*Please note, these stories were filmed during the Covid-19 Pandemic & lockdown so the locations are not accurate to the stories. Each film followed Covid- 19 health and safety regulations and procedures as laid out by the Government at the time.

Snuggle up on the sofa or sit back to share this story about meeting new friends, making them feel welcome and going on an adventure around the local communi...

28/10/2021

As it gets colder & darker outside, it’s the perfect time to snuggle up as a family & enjoy a good story!

So join us over the next coming weeks as we share 4 brand new stories. Inspired & created from the imaginations & ideas of children, young people and their families. In response to the London Borough of Waltham Forest.

Expect flying adventures with new friends, treasure seeking at the market, escaped pets & a touch of magic!