Press
DYS(the)LEXI article in the British Theatre Guide
Dateline: 9th February, 2007
Celebrating Dyslexics
DYSLEXIC’S CAN’T WRIGH’T!
From 19th to 24th March missfit productions are proving the above statement is false by celebrating a diverse group of dyslexic writers and poets in the DYS(the)LEXI festival at the Barons Court Theatre in West London, as well as showcasing animations and documentaries, live art, workshops, and lively discussions, created by dyslexic artists.
The organisers, including BTG reviewer Lennie Varvarides, believe that being diagnosed as dyslexic is not as much of a disadvantage as some people think. Although people with dyslexia often have problems with literary skills, organisation and other “left-brained” activities, they are often creative and imaginative, with stronger abilities on the right side of their brains than many other people. With that in mind they are holding this festival to encourage people with dyslexia to indulge their imaginations and prove to the world, and to themselves, that their dyslexia is not a disability.
Core practitioners involved include: Playwrights Nicola Werenowska, Adesola Akinleye and Dominic Mitchell; Performance Poets Justin Rhyme, Nim Folb and Emma Elliott; Performance Poet/Vidoo Artist Dann Casswell and Animator Tasha Hollywood. The festival will also feature a documentary by artist Mike Juggins.
msft On the Fringe
We were on On the Fringe (a weekly adventure through London’s fringe and OWE theatre circuit, featuring reviews, interviews, guests and news) on 29th September, 2008:
On 29th September 2008 we have acts from The Big Joke Comedy Festival and Dyssing Monadys which celebrates dyslexic writers, and a discussion on the government’s new free theatre tickets initiative, plus Naomi Woods on the spoken word scene. Reviews include Leaving (Orange Tree Theatre), Come Dancing (Theatre Royal Stratford East), The Girlfriend Experience (Royal Court Theatre) and Alvaro’s Balcony (Landor Theatre) with Claire Cooke, Alison Kirwan and Emma Betteridge.
