Reflecting on Catherine King, Donna Jewell and Katy Smillie-Wilcox’s session about collaboration, comedy and professional learning Three interpreters arrive at a comedy venue. One has nearly 30 years of experience interpreting stand-up but has begun to feel disconnected from the work. Another is preparing to interpret live comedy for the first time. The third does not yet feel ready to take the stage but wants to observe, contribute and understand how comedy can move successf

Reflecting on Adam Price and Jacqui Beckford’s session about embodiment, identity and intention in performance interpreting An interpreter stands at the side of a stage while a performance unfolds several metres away. The actors move, react to one another and use the whole space. The lighting changes, music builds and the audience responds together. The interpreter produces an accurate translation, but remains facing forwards in a fixed position. The Deaf audience must contin