There is a sign for that!

On Sunday 11 June, Poetry International Festival's programme is dominated by poetry in sign language and spoken sign. There will be performances in sign language by several deaf poets from the Netherlands and Belgium, and readings and interviews will be interpreted by sign language interpreters and Dutch Sign Language interpreters. The highlight is the performance by American deaf poet Justin Perez. The expressive Perez will also give a master class Visual Vernacular. The discussion programme 'There is a sign for that' focuses on poetry translation in sign language. In the foyer of LantarenVenster, you can order your drink in sign and spoken language at the Gebarencafé. 

This day is realised in cooperation with Sam Onclin, Theater met Tolk and Stichting Welzijn Doven Rotterdam (Rotterdam Deaf Welfare Foundation).  

Take a look at the various program sections below, the exact starting times will be announced soon.

Morning - Workshop Justin Perez
This workshop is for deaf people and is in sign language. A separate ticket is required for this, more info on registration will follow soon.

From 13:00 - Sign Café
With sign language interpreter.

Afternoon - Conversation: Poetry translation in sign language
This conversation will be conducted in Dutch Sign Language (NGT) and will be interpreted by a writing interpreter and translated into spoken language (Dutch).

Afternoon - Performances by various deaf poets from the Netherlands and Belgium
Performances are in Dutch sign language.

Afternoon - Performance and public masterclass Justin Perez (visual vernacular)
This programme will be interpreted by a writing interpreter and interpreter NGT.

There are many more recitals and programmes on this festival day. A Dutch Sign Language interpreter will be present at all programmes.

Are you visiting Poetry International Festival for the first time and do you have any questions? Take a look at the visitor information on this website. If your question is not answered, please contact us. For questions about the venue, programmes or ticket sales, please email kaartverkoop@poetry.nl.