Introducing Deaf and disability-led arts organisations
Here you’ll find information about some of the awesome Deaf and disability-led arts groups, collectives and companies who are telling our stories, sharing our perspective and challenging how we are perceived in wider society. Take some time to check out their mahi and reach out if you would like to know more or would like to add your rōpu.
Deaf-led organisations:
Equal Voices Arts
Equal Voices Arts are Aotearoa’s first professional touring Deaf and hearing theatre company, performing in New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) and spoken English, making original theatre performance work accessible for both d/Deaf and hearing audiences.
JPF Films
Te Whanganui-a-Tara based film company JPF Films was created by Deaf film maker Jared Flitcroft.
Disability-led organisations:
Crip the Lit
Crip the Lit was formed in 2016 by Trish Harris and Robyn Hunt as a way for Deaf and disabled writers to have our unique voices, perspectives and stories included and valued in mainstream writing in New Zealand.
Disabled Artists Festival of Theatre
Disabled Artists Festival of Theatre celebrates and recognises the identity, community, and work of d/Deaf and Disabled artists in the performing arts in Wellington.
Touch Compass
Founded in 1997 Touch Compass, Hau Tipua Toi is a professional disabled-led performing arts company who deliver high-quality performances and arts activations.
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