Liam O’Dell (He/Him)
@liamodell.com
Award-winning deaf and disabled journalist | Author of ‘Selling Out the Spectrum’ (2024) 📖 | Theatre critic | Views my own.
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Liam O’Dell (He/Him)
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Liam O'Dell
Deaf freelance journalist and campaigner
liamodell.com
Hey, Bluesky! 🦋
I’m Liam, a Deaf and disabled journalist, author and theatre critic.
Let's connect if you're interested in/commissioning pieces on deafness, autism, disability, OCD, social media, tech, theatre or politics.
I can also moderate/speak on panels, too.
📧 Get in touch: liamodell.com
I’m Liam, a Deaf and disabled journalist, author and theatre critic.
Let's connect if you're interested in/commissioning pieces on deafness, autism, disability, OCD, social media, tech, theatre or politics.
I can also moderate/speak on panels, too.
📧 Get in touch: liamodell.com
Tinnitus UK has said there is "currently no proven universal way to eliminate tinnitus", following reports of five stretches which can reportedly "reverse" the condition.
Tinnitus UK challenges reports of stretches which can ‘reverse’ condition
Tinnitus UK has said there is "currently no proven universal way to eliminate tinnitus", following reports of five stretches which can reportedly "reverse" the condition.
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September 29, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Tinnitus UK has said there is "currently no proven universal way to eliminate tinnitus", following reports of five stretches which can reportedly "reverse" the condition.
Douglas Lyons’ award-winning play has its UK premiere at London’s Kiln Theatre, following sold-out runs in New York and Los Angeles.
‘Table 17’ review – Exes reunite in slick and sassy sitcom
Douglas Lyons’ award-winning play has its UK premiere at London’s Kiln Theatre, following sold-out runs in New York and Los Angeles.
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September 28, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Douglas Lyons’ award-winning play has its UK premiere at London’s Kiln Theatre, following sold-out runs in New York and Los Angeles.
The NRCPD and SRLPDC are to merge, it has been announced.
BSL regulators announce merger in ‘significant step forward’
The National Registers of Communication Professionals working with Deaf and Deafblind people (NRCPD) and Scottish Register of Language Professionals with the Deaf Community (SRLPDC) are to merge, it has been announced.
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September 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM
The NRCPD and SRLPDC are to merge, it has been announced.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson plays Truman Capote in the UK transfer of the sellout New York production, now playing at the Menier Chocolate Factory.
‘Tru’ review – Jessie Tyler Ferguson is a tremendous and captivating Capote
Jesse Tyler Ferguson plays Truman Capote in the UK transfer of the sellout New York production, now playing at the Menier Chocolate Factory.
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September 27, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Jesse Tyler Ferguson plays Truman Capote in the UK transfer of the sellout New York production, now playing at the Menier Chocolate Factory.
Ahead of opening night, associate director Hassan Al Rawas talks The First Year (of the Gaza Genocide in the Media), artistry versus testimony, and what the ongoing situation between Ed Sheeran and Macklemore over Palestine says about free speech.
Hassan Al Rawas on ‘The First Year (of the Gaza Genocide in the Media)’, theatricality, and Macklemore
Ahead of opening night, associate director Hassan Al Rawas talks The First Year (of the Gaza Genocide in the Media), artistry versus testimony, and what the ongoing situation between Ed Sheeran and Macklemore over Palestine says about free speech.
liamodell.com
September 25, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Ahead of opening night, associate director Hassan Al Rawas talks The First Year (of the Gaza Genocide in the Media), artistry versus testimony, and what the ongoing situation between Ed Sheeran and Macklemore over Palestine says about free speech.
BÈZNĂ Theatre’s play examining Israel’s violence in Palestine from October 2023 to October 2024 is staged at London’s New Diorama Theatre.
‘The First Year (of the Gaza Genocide in the Media)’ review – Chilling accounts of Israeli violence undermined by artistry
BÈZNĂ Theatre’s play examining Israel’s violence in Palestine from October 2023 to October 2024 is staged at London’s New Diorama Theatre.
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September 25, 2026 at 9:58 PM
BÈZNĂ Theatre’s play examining Israel’s violence in Palestine from October 2023 to October 2024 is staged at London’s New Diorama Theatre.
The Liberal Democrats did not provide British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation for livestreams of Sir Ed Davey's party conference speech on Tuesday, as the interpreter "could not be seen" on camera.
Lib Dems fail to provide online BSL for Ed Davey conference speech as interpreter ‘could not be seen’
The Liberal Democrats did not provide British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation for livestreams of Sir Ed Davey's party conference speech on Tuesday, as the interpreter "could not be seen" on camera.
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September 24, 2026 at 2:17 PM
The Liberal Democrats did not provide British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation for livestreams of Sir Ed Davey's party conference speech on Tuesday, as the interpreter "could not be seen" on camera.
The Festival d’Avignon production which has sparked audience walkouts plays the National Theatre’s Dorfman Theatre for one week only.
‘Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists’ review – Controversial and confrontational question of totality
The Festival d’Avignon production which has sparked audience walkouts plays the National Theatre’s Dorfman Theatre for one week only.
liamodell.com
September 24, 2026 at 11:49 AM
The Festival d’Avignon production which has sparked audience walkouts plays the National Theatre’s Dorfman Theatre for one week only.
The UK government's non-statutory BSL Advisory Board has raised the issue of in-person sign language interpretation for press conferences and speeches with No 10's communications team, it has been revealed.
BSL Advisory Board raises in-person interpretation for press conferences with No 10
The UK government's non-statutory BSL Advisory Board has raised the issue of in-person sign language interpretation for press conferences and speeches with No 10's communications team, it has been revealed.
liamodell.com
September 23, 2026 at 10:20 PM
The UK government's non-statutory BSL Advisory Board has raised the issue of in-person sign language interpretation for press conferences and speeches with No 10's communications team, it has been revealed.
City Hall has been awarded the Sign Language Charter by the British Deaf Association (BDA) for progress made in “improving access and inclusion” for deaf signers in London.
City Hall awarded Sign Language Charter following access improvements for deaf Londoners
The Greater London Authority (GLA), also known as City Hall, has been awarded the Sign Language Charter by the British Deaf Association (BDA) for progress made in “improving access and inclusion” for deaf signers in London.
liamodell.com
September 23, 2026 at 3:52 PM
City Hall has been awarded the Sign Language Charter by the British Deaf Association (BDA) for progress made in “improving access and inclusion” for deaf signers in London.
Hans Asperger is a drag queen in this short written by and starring Molly Siobhan Parker, with appearances from Mark Silcox and Copper Topp.
‘I’m Autistic and Also That B!tch’ (2026) review – Colourful clapback at psychiatry
Hans Asperger is a drag queen in this short written by and starring Molly Siobhan Parker, with appearances from Mark Silcox and Copper Topp.
liamodell.com
September 23, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Hans Asperger is a drag queen in this short written by and starring Molly Siobhan Parker, with appearances from Mark Silcox and Copper Topp.
Nick Payne's romance gets a delicate bilingual revival from Hear Art, in a directorial debut from Charlotte Arrowsmith starring Stephen Collins and Kitty Devlin.
‘Constellations’ review – Moving bilingual staging of multiversal romance
Nick Payne's romance gets a delicate bilingual revival from Hear Art, in a directorial debut from Charlotte Arrowsmith starring Stephen Collins and Kitty Devlin.
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September 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Nick Payne's romance gets a delicate bilingual revival from Hear Art, in a directorial debut from Charlotte Arrowsmith starring Stephen Collins and Kitty Devlin.
Accessibility barriers on public transport are “widespread and persistent” for deaf people and those with hearing loss, new research has found, with more than three quarters (77 per cent) facing challenges on services such as trains, buses and trams.
Deaf people face ‘widespread and persistent’ access barriers on public transport, ‘first-of-its-kind’ research reveals
Accessibility barriers on public transport are “widespread and persistent” for deaf people and those with hearing loss, new research has found, with more than three quarters (77 per cent) facing challenges on services such as trains, buses and trams.
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September 21, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Accessibility barriers on public transport are “widespread and persistent” for deaf people and those with hearing loss, new research has found, with more than three quarters (77 per cent) facing challenges on services such as trains, buses and trams.
A documentary chronicling the life of the deaf bodybuilder and Gladiators star debuts on HBO on 22 September, before streaming on HBO Max.
‘Siren: The Voices of Shelley Beattie’ (2026) review – Deaf bodybuilder’s drive is clear, but other details, less so
A documentary chronicling the life of the deaf bodybuilder and Gladiators star debuts on HBO on 22 September, before streaming on HBO Max.
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September 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
A documentary chronicling the life of the deaf bodybuilder and Gladiators star debuts on HBO on 22 September, before streaming on HBO Max.
Morgan Lloyd Malcolm follows up her take on Dracula with an adaptation of Henry James’ classic novella, now playing at the Arcola Theatre.
‘The Turn of the Screw’ review – Confused adaptation of horror classic
Morgan Lloyd Malcolm follows up her take on Dracula with an adaptation of Henry James’ classic novella, now playing at the Arcola Theatre.
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September 19, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Morgan Lloyd Malcolm follows up her take on Dracula with an adaptation of Henry James’ classic novella, now playing at the Arcola Theatre.
Simon Stephens' adaptation of Mark Haddon's novel gets a new major staging at the Birmingham Rep, before embarking on a UK tour.
‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ review – A classic refreshed with colour and wonder
Simon Stephens' adaptation of Mark Haddon's novel gets a new major staging at the Birmingham Rep, before embarking on a UK tour.
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September 18, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Simon Stephens' adaptation of Mark Haddon's novel gets a new major staging at the Birmingham Rep, before embarking on a UK tour.
Deafinitely Theatre stages another Mike Bartlett play, which is now running at the Birmingham Rep before touring to HOME Manchester and The Park Theatre in London.
‘Bull’ review – Cruelty in communication in Deafinitely Theatre’s intense revival
Deafinitely Theatre stages another Mike Bartlett play, which is now running at the Birmingham Rep before touring to HOME Manchester and The Park Theatre in London.
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September 17, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Deafinitely Theatre stages another Mike Bartlett play, which is now running at the Birmingham Rep before touring to HOME Manchester and The Park Theatre in London.
Josh O'Connor returns to the stage in a revival of Clifford Odets' classic from Olivier Award winner Sam Yates, now playing at the Almeida Theatre.
‘Golden Boy’ review – Boxing and violins collide in hit-and-miss revival
Josh O'Connor returns to the stage in a revival of Clifford Odets' classic from Olivier Award winner Sam Yates, now playing at the Almeida Theatre.
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September 16, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Josh O'Connor returns to the stage in a revival of Clifford Odets' classic from Olivier Award winner Sam Yates, now playing at the Almeida Theatre.
Stranger Things actor Linnea Berthelsen stars in Titas Halder’s new one-person play, now running at London’s Bush Theatre.
‘Darkling’ review – Delicate and devastating account of Bhopal disaster
Stranger Things actor Linnea Berthelsen stars in Titas Halder’s new one-person play, now running at London’s Bush Theatre.
liamodell.com
September 16, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Stranger Things actor Linnea Berthelsen stars in Titas Halder’s new one-person play, now running at London’s Bush Theatre.
The Gilbert Twins' comedy musical transfers from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to London's King's Head Theatre.
‘Under the Influence’ review – Immature influencer twins go to couples therapy
The Gilbert Twins' comedy musical transfers from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to London's King's Head Theatre.
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September 15, 2026 at 2:32 PM
The Gilbert Twins' comedy musical transfers from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to London's King's Head Theatre.
The brains of adults who were deaf from a young age rewire to allocate more processing power to their peripheral vision, according to new research.
Deaf adults’ brains rewire for ‘superior peripheral vision’, study suggests
The brains of adults who were deaf from a young age rewire to allocate more processing power to their peripheral vision, according to new research.
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September 14, 2026 at 8:04 PM
The brains of adults who were deaf from a young age rewire to allocate more processing power to their peripheral vision, according to new research.
Comedy group Crybabies' new show transfers to London's Soho Theatre after an acclaimed Edinburgh Festival Fringe run.
‘The Scaring’ review – Silly and spooky comedy from Crybabies
Comedy group Crybabies' new show transfers to London's Soho Theatre after an acclaimed Edinburgh Festival Fringe run.
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September 14, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Comedy group Crybabies' new show transfers to London's Soho Theatre after an acclaimed Edinburgh Festival Fringe run.
The Tony-nominated musical adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's classic novel transfers to Southwark Playhouse Elephant for its UK premiere.
‘Jane Eyre’ review – Boring Brontë lacks clarity
The Tony-nominated musical adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's classic novel transfers to Southwark Playhouse Elephant for its UK premiere.
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September 13, 2026 at 7:24 PM
The Tony-nominated musical adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's classic novel transfers to Southwark Playhouse Elephant for its UK premiere.
Tilda Swinton returns to the role she originated in 1988 in this revival of Manfred Karge’s play.
‘Man to Man’ review – Tedium with Tilda Swinton
Tilda Swinton returns to the role she originated in 1988 in this revival of Manfred Karge’s play.
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September 12, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Tilda Swinton returns to the role she originated in 1988 in this revival of Manfred Karge’s play.
Advertisements on ITV will be required to come with subtitles from January, the broadcaster has said, in an announcement which comes a year after Channel 4 became the first to introduce the policy.
ITV follows Channel 4 in mandating subtitles for advertising
Advertisements on ITV will be required to come with subtitles from January, the broadcaster has said, in an announcement which comes a year after Channel 4 became the first to introduce the policy.
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September 12, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Advertisements on ITV will be required to come with subtitles from January, the broadcaster has said, in an announcement which comes a year after Channel 4 became the first to introduce the policy.