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Singer’s Scotland Debut Uses Vibrations to Invite Deaf Inclusion

8/16/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Singer opened in Scotland, pairing BSL speaker Joe (Jamie Rea) with busker Andy (Dylan Wood) to feel music.
The performers use a Subpac and a tall speaker stack that vibrates, prompting the audience to sign KT Tunstall’s ‘Find My Feet’ chorus.
The show, directed musically by Michael John McCarthy and set by Jenny Booth, critiques d/Deaf exclusion and BSL’s low status.

History

Historical Context

The European Parliament first urged EU states to recognise sign languages in a unanimous 1988 resolution, reaffirmed in 1998, establishing a precedent for national policies such as Scotland’s Creative Scotland funding. Building on that legacy, the Singer venue’s 2024 performance pairs actors with interpreters to spotlight Deaf exclusion, signalling a push for inclusive arts funding.

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Story summary

The Singer opened in Scotland, pairing BSL speaker Joe (Jamie Rea) with busker Andy (Dylan Wood) to feel music.
The performers use a Subpac and a tall speaker stack that vibrates, prompting the audience to sign KT Tunstall’s ‘Find My Feet’ chorus.
The show, directed musically by Michael John McCarthy and set by Jenny Booth, critiques d/Deaf exclusion and BSL’s low status.

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