Sophie Flack Executive Director Expand Sophie Flack Sophie joined Deafinitely Theatre in 2021 and became Executive Director in 2026, after previously serving as General Manager. Since joining the company, she has played a key role in overseeing operations, fundraising, partnerships and the delivery of Deafinitely’s work on both national and community levels. Before Deafinitely, Sophie worked at New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich and as Project Producer for the Ramps On The Moon consortium. She began learning British Sign Language in 2017 while working on the first regional tour of The Who’s Tommy, a journey that continues to shape her commitment to equity, inclusion and deaf-led theatre. Sophie is a fluent BSL user (Level 6) and is passionate about championing work that opens doors for more artists and audiences.
Paula Garfield Artistic Director Expand Paula Garfield Paula Garfield is the Artistic Director of Deafinitely Theatre. An actor, director and field creative leader, Paula has worked on a variety of television, film and theatre projects over the past twenty years. In 2002, she established Deafinitely Theatre with Steven Webb and Kate Furby after becoming frustrated at the barriers that deaf actors and directors face across the arts and media industry. Paula has produced and directed many plays and worked extensively in TV, including Channel Four’s Learn Sign Language, Four Fingers and a Thumb, BBC’s Hands Up and Casualty, plus appearances in every series of the BBC’s deaf drama, Switch. Her previous productions for Deafinitely Theatre are many and include: Tanika’s Journey (Southwark Playhouse), Grounded (Park Theatre), a national tour of the family show, Something Else. Paula has directed two productions at Shakespeare’s Globe: Love’s Labour’s Lost as part of Deafinitely’s 10th anniversary celebrations, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Paula’s 2017 production of Contractions for Deafinitely Theatre won The Off West End Theatre Award (Offie) for ‘Best Production’, and her production of 4.48 Psychosis at New Diorama Theatre in 2019 was shortlisted for Best Director by Broadway World UK. Paula was also awarded the Tonic Award for her work at Deafinitely Theatre. Through the coronavirus pandemic, Deafinitiely Theatre provided 26 creative bursaries to support the development of freelance deaf artists. Throughout lockdown, Paula directed the five Deafinitely Digital films that made up the Talking Hands series, a collaboration with Paines Plough, as well as writing Everyday, Deafinitely Theatre’s 20th anniversary production, which premiered at New Diorama Theatre before embarking on a national tour in 2022. Everyday was nominated for The Off West End Theatre Award for Best Accessible Production. In 2023, Paula directed a one night performance of The Vagina Monologues, raising money for Deaf-initely Women’s ongoing work to support deaf and deafblind survivors of domestic violence. She also worked with The Pied Piper Company on a new touring family show, Can Bears Ski? as well as Deafinitely Theatre’s recent production, The Promise; a story about a deaf mother living with dementia.
Catalina Corbett Administrator Expand Catalina Corbett Catalina joined Deafinitely Theatre in May 2023 and has been involved in theatre at a young age. Catalina is fluent in trilingual languages. She also works as a freelance photographer capturing all of life's special events. When Catalina isn’t working, she’s enjoying the countryside with her 3 dogs.
Joanna Lobl Projects Manager Expand Joanna Lobl Joanna is a Projects Manager with six years of experience in UK Parliament and strong involvement in the deaf community. Since joining Deafinitely Theatre in July 2024, Joanna has delivered key projects like the Deafinitely Youth Theatre annual programme and creative training initiatives. She combines her project management skills with a passion for advocating accessibility and inclusivity.In her free time, Joanna volunteers with the National Deaf Children’s Society and enjoys the occasional pilates and yoga class.
Anna Muir-Weissbrodt Communications Officer Expand Anna Muir-Weissbrodt Anna joined Deafinitely Theatre team in 2025 after her interest in social media was piqued in Frontrunners, an international deaf school in Denmark. Additionally, while growing up, graphic design and website coding have been part of her hobbies. She believes that information, especially on social media, should be accessible for everyone.