Lighting the Fuse presents PRAY FOR ME at Alphabetti Theatre 13th December 2025
Following recent sold-out performances of A Night in Sign, Surface Area Dance Theatre welcomes the return of Fuse Theatre to Newcastle’s Alphabetti Theatre with their brand-new edition of Lighting the Fuse – where in just five days, a commissioned Deaf artist will create a brand new, bold, BSL-led performance under Fuse Theatre’s guidance.
When: Saturday 13th December 2pm & 7:30pm
Running Time: Approx 60 minutes
PRAY FOR ME
Created by Sarah Adedeji
Developed by Fuse Theatre with direction by Harry Jardine and movement direction by Chris Fonseca. A powerful new work-in-progress exploring faith, identity, and belonging through the eyes of a Black Deaf woman. In Pray For Me, Sarah Adedeji unpacks her lived experience of growing up in the church – where her Deafness was seen as something to be “healed” – and confronts the intersection of heritage, culture and religion with honesty, humour, and heart. Blending poetry, music, movement, and dance, this bold new piece challenges perceptions of faith and difference, asking: Who decides who needs saving?
About: Sarah Adedeji
Sarah Adedeji is a 25-year-old multidisciplinary artist born and raised in London. Whilst pursuing a full time career in Audiology, she also works within the arts as a BSL performer, dancer, writer, author. She is also an advocate for the Deaf community and raises awareness through social media. Her credits include Whimsy, Swyn, Y Dewis, Panig Attack!, A Night in Sign, Deaf Rave, and many more.
Ticket prices:
General Admission – £12.00
Concessions £8.00 – (suitable for Over 65, Student, Artist, Unemployment Benefit, Disability Benefit. Please note proof of concession eligibility may be asked for upon arrival at the box office. Complimentary tickets are available for PAs supporting those with access requirements)
or Pay What You Feel
Be the first to witness the spark of something extraordinary!