The Dyslexia Project
"Dyslexia affects 1 in 10 children, an average of 2-3 children per classroom, 1.2 million children in the UK"
UK House of Commons
“This project is inspired by my challenges growing up with dyslexia”
Having severe dyslexia has had a huge impact on the person I am, affecting the way I think & work creatively. This drives me to raise awareness about the marked lack of support for adults with Dyslexia
“Holly’s proposal speaks to our desire to support local artists who prioritise accessibility, while also striving to create innovative, high quality performances and projects that provide audiences and participants with exceptional experiences” - New Wolsey Theatre
“Her determination to explore dyslexia and adult illiteracy is truly inspiring” - John Wright, Director
The Dyslexia Project is a new theatre show exploring and celebrating Dyslexia supported by New Wolsey Theatre, The Dyslexia Association & Arts Council England led by Suffolk artist and dyslexic, Holly Delefortie.
The Dyslexia Project is about celebrating the challenges and misconceptions surrounding Dyslexia, shinning a light on the day to day struggles of those with hidden learning disabilities. The Project is created for the people who slipped through the net, the struggles of Dyslexic adults & those with a hidden learning disability and is created and facilitated by Dyslexic artists. This Project, in Autumn 2025, delivers:
1) Initial creation and performance of, outdoor version of show commissioned by N’abled Festival
2) Workshops for adults and children in Suffolk
3) A 2 Week R&D to explore the show in Ipswich
In 2026, we will finish the creation of a show which can tour to both traditional and non traditional spaces. We will also look to develop a series of workshops that allow dyslexic people to express their creativity and develop their potential.
Workshops
8th October - 5th November (every Wednesday)
We want to hear from fellow dyslexic people in Suffolk who are willing to share their dyslexic story, what Dyslexia means to them and have their voices heard.
These stories will inform the creation of a nation-wide touring show and workshop programme for dyslexic people to express their creativity and develop their potential.
CHip Studios
16 Turret Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1DL
What does Dyslexia mean to you?
The Dyslexia Project is a new theatre show and series of arts and discussion based workshops exploring and celebrating Dyslexia, supported by New Wolsey Theatre, The Dyslexia Association, Arts Council England and led by Suffolk born and bred artist Holly Delefortie.
The Dyslexia Project is about celebrating the challenges and misconceptions surrounding Dyslexia, shinning a light on the day to day struggles of those with hidden learning disabilities
To inform the creation of the show, Holly is reaching out to local adults (18+) in Ipswich and the surrounding area for a series of 6 engaging drama and discussion-based workshops celebrating dyslexic identity.
To find out more and to sign-up, click the button below
Unseen - N’Abled Festival
7th &14th September 2025
Greenwich
7th September: East Greenwich Pleasance - 10 Chevening Rd, London SE10 0LB
14th September: Southwood Park - Southwood Rd, London SE9 3QE
We have been commissioned by N’abled Festival, the board of METRO GAD and the team at Tramshed to deliver a an outdoor theatre/live performance inspired by The Dyslexia Project called Unseen
“Heartfelt storytelling collides with 90s gameshows in ‘Unseen- working title’, a colourful interactive family show. Audiences will be uplifted, entertained and reflect on neurodiversity as a gift rather than a hindrance. Unseen is an unapologetically playful one-women interactive theatre show about living with Dyslexia, created by Dyslexic artists Holly Delefortrie and John Wright; produced by Jack Byron.”
Through innovative stagecraft, sound design, and interactive audience games, ‘Unseen' will playfully explore the dyslexic mind, inviting audiences to experience the highs and lows of the dyslexic experience in a fun ‘game-show’ style.
Performances will take place on the 7th & 14th September 2025
Team:
Creator: Holly Delefortrie
Collaborator: John Wright
Collaborator: Dr. Claire MacNeill of MashUp Productions
Producer: Jack Byron
Dyslexia Consultant: Kay Carter CEO The Dyslexia Association
For Tramshed:
Joe Cocklin
Matilda Russell