Stagetext
@stagetext.bsky.social
Providing captions, subtitles and live subtitles, so deaf, deafened and hard of hearing audiences can access the arts. Account is managed by Rachel and Hannah.
We are working with @stagetext.bsky.social to help them fill their Project Delivery Manager vacancy. This is a four-day week role based in Colchester. Find out more about this role here: tinyurl.com/jfnzx7b4 #flexibleworking #projectmanager #Colchester #recruiting #jobadvert #nowhiring #vacancy
Why is deaf access is still treated as an add-on rather than part of the plan? Our head of advocacy and engagement, Rachel Jele, writes for Arts Professional about who gets left out when accessibility is an afterthought. Read more (behind their paywall): www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
Who gets to be in the room? - Arts Professional
Rachel Jele is head of advocacy and engagement at Stagetext, the UK’s leading charity for theatre captioning and live subtitling. Despite encouraging progress, she thinks captioning is still too often...
artsprofessional.co.uk
The yearly Edinburgh International Book Festival is back, bringing together an outstanding array of writers and thinkers from around the world. Attend one of the many live subtitled talks from 15-30 Aug. tinyurl.com/edbookintfest
We're recruiting for a Project Delivery Manager role at Stagetext! We’re looking for a Project Delivery Manager (Maternity Cover) to help us deliver some exciting accessibility projects across England and in Essex. Apply by midnight on Sunday 9 August: www.stagetext.org/working-for-...
Sisters Satsuki and Mei as they move to their new home in the countryside. Exploring their unfamiliar surroundings, they soon encounter a world of magical creatures. Maybe it was all a dream? Catch the captioned show at Gillian Lynne Theatre on 5 Jul. www.stagetext.org/whats-on/my-...
Join eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts, his children Jeremy and Jemima, and Truly Scrumptious as they set off on an audacious adventure in their car with the big personality,. Catch one of the captioned show at The Watermill Theatre across Jul - Aug. www.stagetext.org/whats-on/?s=...
Time's running out. Starring Billy Crudup and Denise Gough. As deadly outlaw Frank Miller returns on the noon train, courage battles cowardice and love faces impossible choices. Catch the captioned show at Harold Pinter Theatre on 7th Feb. www.stagetext.org/whats-on/hig...
When a small, lost bear from Peru arrives in London in search of a new home, a chance encounter with the Brown family leads him to the wonderful world of Windsor Gardens in London where adventure awaits! Catch the captioned show at The Savoy Theatre on 8 Mar. www.stagetext.org/whats-on/pad...
Day 7: ONE WEEK TO GO! Seven days until we celebrate 25 incredible years! Back in the year 2000, accessible events to deaf audiences was rare. Today we caption and subtitle more than 1000 events a year. That's roughly 3 per day! Here’s what people say about one of those events.
Day 8: Did you know 54% of people use subtitles when watching TV or online? And most users of subtitles are under 25 years old? Our research has shown that 74% of people questioned said subtitles made a positive difference to their experience.
Day 9: Flashback Friday: 2001-2002 From One Show to Many! After the success of our first captioned show, we were eager for more. Within two years, we expanded across the UK, bringing theatre captions to deaf audiences nationwide. Today we caption and live subtitle more than 1000 events a year.
Day 10: We Don't Just Caption, We Train Too! Over the years, we've trained thousands of professionals across theatres, museums, drama schools and more. When you learn from us, you're learning from people who understand what access means. Want to know more? www.stagetext.org/for-venues/d...
Day 11: The Estate joins over 100 captioned productions on National Theatre at Home! We've been subtitling their streaming library since day one in 2020. From new works to classics, all accessible from your sofa. #CaptioningAwarenessWeek
Day 12: Live Subtitles From literary festivals to book launches, Pride to the Commonwealth Games, the spoken word becomes accessible through live subtitles. We make sure key moments and important information don't get missed. stagetext.org/for-v… CaptioningAwarenessWeek
Day 13: Grab your favourite snacks, we've got a theatre date! On 12 November at 7pm, The Estate premieres on National Theatre at Home with Stagetext subtitles as part of CaptioningAwarenessWeek! This Has passed but you can watch it online with all the access. stagetext.org/subti…
Day 14: Captions and live subtitles help more people than you'd expect. Here's what they mean to the people who use them. #CaptioningAwarenessWeek
Day 15: Recognition matters. When venues prioritise access such as captioning, they're not just following guidelines, they're championing access. The best venues build accessibility into their planning from the start, rather than treating it as an afterthought. #CAW2025 #CaptioningAwarenessWeek #CAW
We've been mentioned in The Guardian. Sign up to National Theatre At Home to watch the premiere of The Estate with subtitles on 12 November at 7pm during Captioning Awareness Week. www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/n...
The best theatre to stream this month: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry goes an extra mile
Passenger reworks songs from his hit musical while Tanika Gupta gives Ibsen a Hollywood makeover and TikTok becomes a stage for young playwrights
theguardian.com
Day 16: Five years ago in 2020, 2.5 million of you tuned in to watch a live stream of Phantom of the Opera with subtitles by us. Released on The Show Must Go On YouTube channel on and was watched by 12.8million viewers around the world! www.stagetext.org/news/2-5-mil... #CAW2025
Day 17: Join us as an Ambassador Are you an arts loving caption and subtitle user? Join us and help support our work. Our Ambassadors include deaf, deafened and hard of hearing audience members from across the UK. www.stagetext.org/support-us/g... #CAW2025
Day 18: Did you know that 77% of the UK population is in favour of venues offering more captioned performances to deaf, deafened and hard of hearing audiences? If you’re a venue and have some burning questions about access, we're here to help. www.stagetext.org/for-venues/t... #CAW2025
Day 19: Thanks to donations like yours, we’ve been transforming lives for over 25 years through theatre captions and live subtitles for arts and culture across the UK. To celebrate our 25th anniversary, we’re asking you to consider a special donation. www.justgiving.com/campaign/sta... #CAW2025
20 DAYS! Good theatre captions blend seamlessly with the performance on stage. The timing, placement and speed all matter, which is why our captioners deliver between 3,000 and 4,000 perfectly timed cues per show. Check out all the captioned events in your area: www.stagetext.org/whats-on/ #CAW2025
Day 21: Clear, open and accessible' that's some of lovely feedback from our free webinars on creating subtitles with our friends at the Digital Culture Network. Check out some of our free webinars here: www.stagetext.org/building-bet... #CAW2025
Day 22: When you can't catch every word being said, we're here to make sure you don't miss a thing. With our theatre captions and subtitles, you can follow every word. Here's a handy guide on how to book a captioned show or event. www.stagetext.org/for-audience... #CAW2025 #CaptioningAwarenessWeek
Day 24: How many people do you think can't hear clearly in the UK? The answer: 18 million adults. That's 1 in every 3 people who could benefit from captions. Have a look at our website for a captioned or live subtitled event near you: www.stagetext.org/whats-on/ #CAW #CaptioningAwarenessWeek
25 DAYS TO GO! Over the next 25 days we'll be telling you all about who we are, how we started and how we've grown into the Stagetext charity you know and love today. Have a look at some of the highlights: www.stagetext.org/25-years-of-... #CAW2025 #CaptioningAwarenessWeek
DO YOU WANT TO ATTEND CAPTIONED THEATRE PERFORMANCES?Join our new mailing list: crm.pazaz.email/h/r/2523AFCC... This autumn: UPROOTED by Ephemeral Ensemble 23 Oct, 7.30pm Precipice by Timelapse 11 Dec, 7.30pm Bookable online now 📸 by Malachy Luckie for @stagetext.bsky.social
The Leeds International Festival of Ideas (LIFI) is an annual festival that brings together artists and scientists, politicians and health experts, and tech innovators and cultural storytellers. Book one of the live subtitled talks from 14-18 of October. www.stagetext.org/whats-on/?s=...
