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Dr Alex McDonald

@AlexcomBSL

Registered BSL/English interpreter, PhD Audiovisual Translation, dramaturg/director, procrastinator...

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Joined October 2013
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Phil Hay@PhilHay_11 May 2022
Kovacic penalised for a foul on James. Leeds free-kick 35 yards out. 18th minute. #lufc
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YEP Sport@YEPSportsdesk13 Dec 2021
TALKING POINTS @LeeSobotYEP takes an in-depth look at Chelsea v Leeds United #lufc yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/s…
Joe Gelhardt rethink needed and positives aplenty from first part of Leeds United's 'brutal' run

Joe Gelhardt rethink needed and positives aplenty from first part of Leeds United's 'brutal' run

Five key players missing was bad enough, especially facing title-chasing Chelsea in their own back yard.

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Phil Hay@PhilHay_3 Dec 2021
Marcelo Bielsa dismisses "invented reality" of Kalvin Phillips fall-out claims - and hopes Patrick Bamford and Luke Ayling will be ready for the Brentford game this weekend: theathletic.com/news/marcelo…

Marcelo Bielsa says Kalvin Phillips row rumours were ‘invented reality’, Bamford and Ayling back fit

Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa has said that rumours of a row with Kalvin Phillips were an “invented reality”. The England midfielder was substituted at half-time against Brighton for what...

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Downing Street Covid briefings excluded deaf BSL users, judge finds theguardian.com/law/2021/jul…
Downing Street Covid briefings excluded deaf BSL users, judge finds

Downing Street Covid briefings excluded deaf BSL users, judge finds

Deaf woman successfully argues equality law was breached after government failed to provide interpreters

theguardian.com
Sage adviser claims ministers trying to get as many as possible infected with Covid theguardian.com/world/2021/j…

Sage adviser claims ministers trying to get as many as possible infected with Covid

Exclusive: Prof Robert West says rhetoric about caution is ‘a way of putting blame on public’

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Dr Ellen Armstrong@EllenMuses21 Jul 2021
Saw @bloodyelle_ this w/e. Bloody marvellous show and production. @laurynredding is totally captivating from the outset & BSL interpreter @HerLadyShiv was on point! A skilled and sensitive translation/performance. (& fab characterisation from both.) 👏 @hannahsands03 @Bryony_Shan
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Dr Ellen Armstrong@EllenMuses2 Jul 2021
Today I had the privilege of presenting with @HerLadyShiv at the Song, Stage and Screen conference in (digital) Salzburg. Her contribution to the field is truly groundbreaking and it has been such a joy to work with her. Interested in BSL interpreted theatre? Follow her!
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It’s a privilege to be part of the public artwork designed by @chrisunkim for @MIFestival, #CaptioningTheCity @OfficialUoM's Crawford House building, home to the @MCRDeafCentre, is one of many iconic locations across the city displaying captions throughout #MIF21
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Disabled, D/deaf and neurodiverse artists can now apply to produce new video or audio works for the @BBC Culture in Quarantine season. Funding of between £3-8k is available for productions which will be ready before June 2021. @thespacearts @weareunltd theculturediary.com/stories/…
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Equity Manchester@EquityManc13 Nov 2020
There are just 🔟 days left to get your nominations in for the next @EquityManc Committee. We want our Committee to reflect the ethics of the Greater Manchester region and those who live and work within it.
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"You'll have fun, meet like-minded people, and be taught by professional artists" If you’re interested in Performing, Directing, Designing, Technical Theatre or Writing, our YOUNG COMPANY is now recruiting for Jan to Aug 2021! For more info: rxtheat.re/YoungComp @CreateMCR
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Well over 100 people who work in live music are holding a silent march along Oxford Road in #Manchester in a bid to try and save the industry. It’s feared more than 100,000 jobs could be lost without intervention. #WeMakeEvents
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Non-member tickets available too for this evening's discussion with #WFTVAwardWinner @cheryleehouston, actors @Melissa_Clare_Jn & @ruth_madeley in a conversation to explore effective strategies for employing disabled creative talent- register here: bit.ly/WFTVWorkingWithDisabl…
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Totally agree Deaf actors simply cast as any character not just those that explicitly state a ‘Deaf character’ #EquityBSL @fayetimby @PeedleCalloo @paula_garfield
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We have to recognise asking an actor (Deaf or Hearing) to go from an English script to BSL means extra skills and training are needed #translation #interpreting #avt #equityBSL @Interp_Play
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Equity Events@equity_events29 Jul 2020
Next up on #EquityBSL we have @AlimJayda actor and interpreter who wrote the new @EquityUK Guide YOu can watch live here: pscp.tv/w/ce_uETF4TlFhYnB2cH…
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Dr Siobhán Rocks@HerLadyShiv29 Jul 2020
Superb insights from @sophieLstone @NadiaNadarajah @PeedleCalloo on Deaf representation and experiences in the industry. #equityBSL @EquityUK #DeafActorsArentTranslators
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#equityBSL @sophieLStone quite right need to recognise working with BSL & English is working in 2 languages and cultures #culture #translation #interpreting
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Good to see @sophieLstone @nadianadarajah @PeedleCallo on the panel for the guide launch #equityBSL @equityUK
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