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It’s Our 20th Birthday

Words of support from our friends and audience Everything we do here at Stagetext is for the benefit of our users and it means so much to us when they let us know about their experiences. For our birthday we’d particularly like to thank Hala Hashem, who has taken the time to share some poems … Continued

Lockdown online events must be accessible to deaf audiences

Call comes amid mental health concerns about Deaf and those with hearing loss as UK heads into another lockdown. A charity is calling on venues and performers to ensure they don’t forget about the 12 million people with hearing loss as the arts sector adapts to another lockdown. Stagetext, which provides captioning and live subtitling … Continued

Press & Media

Press and Media We are always happy to talk about Stagetext in any capacity, so if you have a press enquiry about our work or are looking for a media interview then please get in contact using the details below. For media enquiries and interviews: Rachel Jele – Head of Advocacy and Engagement Email | … Continued

What about surtitles?

Surtitles are generally provided for opera and plays performed in a foreign language, and they are English translations of what is being said on stage, rather than being verbatim text. They are intended for hearing audiences, and do not typically include the information that would make them accessible, such as character names, and descriptions of … Continued

Rachel Jele

Stagetext has had such a transformative effect on my life that I joined the charity as Head of Advocacy and Engagement. My role is to raise our profile and spread the word about Stagetext. I’ve been partially deaf since a young a child and wear hearing aids and I’m passionate about using new technology to … Continued

Sarah Bradley

Sarah is a chartered accountant and chartered tax adviser. After training with a City accountancy firm, she spent 10 years working for FTSE 100 companies – initially as a tax adviser and later in financial reporting roles. Having sung with the Bach Choir for 30 years, Sarah has a keen interest in the performing arts, … Continued

Oliver Webster

“I went to Durham university and did a BSc in Psychology, worked for a stint in marketing, and then came to Stagetext. After four and a half years managing the digital subtitle programme, I’ve moved to the role of Head of Systems and Services. As a deaf person from birth, and a fan of theatre … Continued

Olivia Durkin

“I studied Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Leeds. I’ve always had a passion for theatre. Ranging from in-house projects for the Courtyard Theatre and with Interactive Theatre International on their show Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience. “I’m 50% deaf, so working with Stagetext towards full access for deaf audiences is a great … Continued

Liz Hilder

“My role at Stagetext is to develop funding applications for trusts, foundations, and statutory funders. I take the lead on research to support our advocacy, for example, research into the prevalence of subtitle use. I’m also the Deputy CEO, so I work closely with Melanie and lead the team if she is away. “Before joining … Continued

Melanie Sharpe

“I’ve been an actress, I’ve run education courses, I’ve worked in senior positions with Ovalhouse, The Albany, and Jackson Lane. Now, I’m so lucky to be working at Stagetext. “Shaping our strategy and instigating real change in the way deaf access is delivered and received is not only exciting, but an absolute privilege. “I work … Continued

Join our free webinars and make your online work accessible

Join us this Captioning Awareness Week, 9 – 15 November, for a series of FREE webinars, helping you make your online talks, webinars, and productions fully accessible for d/Deaf, deafened, and hard of hearing audiences. Stagetext are here to help you navigate the world of online access with a series of talks and discussions. Improve … Continued
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