Sponges and Spatulas

Residency Monday 5 August to Saturday 10 August 2024

This residency supports the development of Sponges and Spatulas, a Dungeons and Dragons-inspired play set in two worlds with a script in British Sign Language (BSL).

With a focus on creative access, it explores queer/trans and deaf/hearing relationships, confronting inner fears and internalised ableism.

Sponges and Spatulas is created by Deaf, neurodiverse, queer non-binary writer Bea Webster, in collaboration with Deaf, queer director Ciaran Stewart and a group of Deaf and disabled BSL-using actors.

During this residency, they will be collectively devising the script.

This is an Unlimited UK Open Award 2024 commission made possible thanks to funding from Creative Scotland.

Photo by David Monteith-Hodge