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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Nan Spowart

Scotland's first deaf festival aims to open up a new inclusive world of diversity

Launching the Edinburgh Deaf Festival are (from left) Jamie Rea (a deaf British Sign Language user and member of Solar Bear, producing a deaf cabaret show entitled Spill Your Drink

SCOTLAND’S first ever deaf festival is being launched on Friday with the aim of bringing a new cultural experience to deaf and hearing audiences.

Organised by Deaf Action, the world’s first deaf organisation, it will offer everything from drama, comedy and cabaret to magic, tours and exhibitions.

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