ISL Deaf Translations Project

This year’s Dublin Fringe Festival features the third iteration of an exciting commission, led by artist and Deaf interpreter Lianne Quigley. Aiming to bridge the gap between the stage and Deaf audiences, Lianne will lead a specialised team of Deaf and hearing interpreters, offering an enriched and more inclusive Dublin Fringe Festival for all through interpreted performances of four productions. 

A celebration of Irish Sign Language (ISL) and a vital step towards recognising the cultural heritage of the Irish Deaf Community, this project facilitates and promotes team-interpreting in the theatre context.

It goes beyond the familiar model of a ‘hearing interpreter signing to a Deaf audience’ and brings Deaf culture, creativity, and representation to the fore.

The continuation of this pioneering collaboration between Dublin Fringe Festival and Lianne Quigley marks another important step towards a more accessible and inclusive artistic landscape in Ireland.

IMAGE: Paddy Cahill