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Manifesto of Silences reimagines opera from a Deaf perspective, as a space to process trauma communally

The harmful effects of sign language deprivation has been a recurring theme throughout Deaf art, history, politics and culture. Manifesto of Silences, a Deaf-led theatrical work created by Irene Holub, is the latest Australian project to pick up this thread.

The Conversation · 9h ago

‘What do you value more – kindness or intelligence?’ A trans couple’s hunt for the perfect sperm donor – one stranger at a time

When artist Krishna Istha and their partner went to sperm banks they were told ‘eye colour, height, PhD or no PhD’; wanting to know a donor’s values led to the creation of their live show First Trimester

The Guardian - AU · Sep 24, 2025

Disability-led comedy exacts revenge on special school

Playwright Kath Duncan, who likes to say she escaped from "special school", hopes her play Specials! will add to the debate about segregated education.

AAP · Sep 28, 2024