1S1 THEATRE
DEAF-LED INNOVATIVE WORKS
"Deaf-led projects by culturally and linguistically Deaf professional artists are so rare in Canada. In order to build authentic bridges of intercultural exchanges between Deaf and hearing communities, it is vital for Deaf artists to have a say - or be empowered and supported in telling our own stories - rather than being portrayed in ways
we have been systemically perceived."
Dawn Jani Birley
Artistic Director
current work in development
Heritage Building in Prime Location
(Altbau in Zentraler Lage) Presented by storm&stress and 1s1 Theatre as part of the 2026 SummerWorks Performance Festival.
This presentation was the very first ASL-English translation of a German play.
Through ASL, spoken English and physical storytelling, this housing-market drama and ghost story explores the urban housing crisis and the politics of communication.
1s1 theatre
1S1 Theatre, founded in 2019, is a distinctive theatre company specialising in multifaceted storytelling that connects with both Deaf and hearing audiences. We cultivate a collaborative environment where signing and non-signing creatives work together to challenge mainstream theatrical norms and reimagine storytelling, creating a unique theatre experience.
available online
I Am Puff is a children’s cartoon created for Deaf and hearing children. The five-minute episodes are a vibrant, colourful introduction to Deaf culture. Puff also has an interactive bilingual storytelling app — exclusively for iPad users! (not available on iPhone or other devices) — on the Apple App Store.
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