As a deaf actor, doing Shakespeare feels quite scary. But I feel like I get braver all the time. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
In the hearing world, I'm constantly having to lip-read and trying to understand what's going on. Sign language is so beautiful. It gives you… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share
I believe that diverse, rich, and fascinating deaf stories are ready to go mainstream and that we can do this, together. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share
I am a big believer of getting yourself out of your comfort zone, because that's where you grow. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share
When I was little, I would draw hearing aids onto my Barbie dolls to make them look like me, so I am thrilled that… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share
Before I had an agent, I tried to apply for Spotlight membership and was rejected more than once. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share
It's been incredibly special to be 'EastEnders' first regular deaf actor. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share
I feel really glad that I knew who I was from a very early age. I never ever once thought: 'I wish I could… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share
DYT, under the direction of Paula Garfield, was my first experience of deaf performing arts and I loved my time there. It provides such… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share
