A DEAF teenager from Crewe joined a group of youngsters for a performance at The Birmingham Repertory Theatre after winning a national competition.

Elizabeth Sadler, 13, who is profoundly deaf, won the ‘Raising the Bar’ competition, which was developed by the National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS).

The ‘Raising the Bar’ competition was developed by the National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) to drive expectations of what the 45,000 deaf children and young people in the UK can achieve.

Elizabeth, along with eleven other deaf young people, was selected by leading deaf professionals from the arts industry for showcasing exceptional talent in playing the clarinet.

Elizabeth is seen here holding the clarinet at the prestigious venue.

The recorded performance will form part of a resource pack that will include tips on teaching deaf children, information on how to make classes and venues deaf-friendly and guidance on addressing the communication needs of deaf children and young people.