A View On Access

In this edition I continue to showcase the continuing classic Doctor who Collection on Blu Ray which are released from their Back Catalogue usually 2 seasons a year, this time round I highlight the Fourth Doctors Season 15 that was first broadcast in 1977, delve into the contents, access features and extra content

A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainment is made accessible for those visually impaired, an insight into what's available and content on offer.

To find out about what else is being audio described throughout the UK, visit Vocaleyes.co.uk or Mindseyedescription.co.uk and for cinema
accessiblescreeningsuk.co.uk

A view on access is written, presented and produced by Tim Calvert of Calvert Creative Concept. It can be found on Audio boom online. For more information visit aviewonaccess.co.uk.

to get in touch email [email protected]

In this edition I shine a light on the magnificent Spirited away which is on at the London Coliseum until the 24th August 2024 and had an audio described performance on May 23rd 2024, I highlight that performance, talk about the visual elements, access at the coliseum and preview some of the other Audio performances coming up in London in June and July 2024

A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainment is made accessible for those visually impaired, an insight into what's available and content on offer.

To find out about what else is being audio described throughout the UK, visit Vocaleyes.co.uk or Mindseyedescription.co.uk and for cinema
accessiblescreeningsuk.co.uk

A view on access is written, presented and produced by Tim Calvert of Calvert Creative Concept. It can be found on Audio boom online. For more information visit aviewonaccess.co.uk.

to get in touch email [email protected]

For more information about audio description visit audiodescription.co.uk

In this edition I showcase the Fabulous Barbican centre and give a glimpse of their access provision during the audio tour of the recent gallery exhibition – The Power and Politics of Textile in art that took part on April 17th 2024, we hear from blind Curator and describer Lisa Squirrel who talks about her experience making the content accessible for those visually impaired and I preview some of the forthcoming theatre audio described performances coming up including The Perfect show for Rachel on Saturday the 1st of June at 2pm with a touch tour at 12.30pm and on Thursday the 6th of June at 7pm with a touch tour at 5.30pm and Kiss me Kate on Weds the 24th of July at 730pm and Sat the 17th of August at 2.30pm with touch tour times to be confirmed

A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainment is made accessible for those visually impaired, an insight into what's available and content on offer.

To find out about what else is being audio described throughout the UK, visit Vocaleyes.co.uk or Mindseyedescription.co.uk and for cinema
accessiblescreeningsuk.co.uk

A view on access is written, presented and produced by Tim Calvert of Calvert Creative Concept. It can be found on Audio boom online. For more information visit aviewonaccess.co.uk.

to get in touch email [email protected]

For more information about audio description visit audiodescription.co.uk

In this edition I shine a spotlight on the National theatres London Tide which is on at the Littleton venue on the ground floor until the 22nd of June 2024 with audio described performance s and touch tours on Thursday the 20th of June at 7pm and lasts for 3 hours and 10 mins including a 20 min interval Plus lots of other great productions coming up and an insight into NT at home 

In this edition I shine a spotlight on the National theatres London Tide which is on at the Littleton venue on the ground floor until the 22nd of June 2024 with audio described performance s and touch tours on Saturday the 18th of May at 1pm and Thursday the 20th of June at 7pm and lasts for 3 hours and 10 mins including a 20 min interval 

In this edition we Shine a light on the fabulous Soho Place theatre part of the Nimax group in the heart of the west end opposite Tottenham Court Road tube station during the audio described performance and touch tour of Red pitch which transferred from the Bush theatre. We preview what’s coming up next  Including Heathers and talk to Nimax theatres access manager LJ about why inclusion and making theatre equal for all is so important

 A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainment is made accessible for those visually impaired, an insight into what's available and content on offer.

To find out about what else is being audio described throughout the UK, visit Vocaleyes.co.uk or Mindseyedescription.co.uk and for cinema
accessiblescreeningsuk.co.uk

A view on access is written, presented and produced by Tim Calvert of Calvert Creative Concept. It can be found on Audio boom online. For more information visit aviewonaccess.co.uk.

to get in touch email [email protected]

For more information about audio description visit audiodescription.co.uk

An Insight into One Man, Two Guvnors at the New Vic until May 11th 2024 with an audio described performance that afternoon at 2.15pm, we also hear from Michael Hugo and Nick Haverson who discuss their characters Francis and Alfie 

One man Two Guvnors by Richard Bean based on the servant of 2 masters began life at the National theatre in 2011 and then went on tour up until 2015 and the plot revolves around Francis Henshall who finds himself out of work. A man who can’t be kept down for too long, he’s soon got not one but TWO dubious new employers.

There’s just one problem… they can’t know about each other!

For more information on what’s coming up and access information you can visit newvictheatre.org.uk or call the box office on 01782 717962

A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainment is made accessible for those visually impaired, an insight into what's available and content on offer.

To find out about what else is being audio described throughout the UK, visit Vocaleyes.co.uk or Mindseyedescription.co.uk and for cinema

A view on access is written, presented and produced by Tim Calvert of Calvert Creative Concept. It can be found on Audio boom online. For more information visit aviewonaccess.co.uk.

to get in touch email [email protected]

For more information about audio description visit audiodescription.co.uk

In this edition we shine a spotlight on the Mayflower theatre in Southampton during their audio described performance and touch tour of Come from away on Thursday the 18th of April plus we preview what’s coming up

A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainment is made accessible for those visually impaired, an insight into what's available and content on offer.

To find out about what else is being audio described throughout the UK, visit Vocaleyes.co.uk or Mindseyedescription.co.uk and for cinema
accessiblescreeningsuk.co.uk

A view on access is written, presented and produced by Tim Calvert of Calvert Creative Concept. It can be found on Audio boom online. For more information visit aviewonaccess.co.uk.

to get in touch email [email protected]

For more information about audio description visit audiodescription.co.uk

The Audio Description Audio Newsletter for April 2024 includes
Ada Spotlight - Tim Calvert interviews Ada Membership Secretary Trish Hodson
Info on forthcoming ADA webinars - Skillset and AD Soup sessions for April, May and June 2024
A farewell message to departing trustee Paula Suchy
What's on highlights for TV and Theatre April May and June 2024
Industry News - an insight into Ad for the Witches school performance at the NT with Roz Chalmers
Ada Volunteer vacancies
Podcast resources
And how to contribute to the newsletter

For more information contact [email protected]

In this edition we shine a spotlight on The National Theatre’s audio described experience including touch tour during the Ad of Nye on March 30th 2024  I also preview some of the great audio described performances coming up including another audio described performance of Nye on Friday the 3rd of May 2024

A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainment is made accessible for those visually impaired, an insight into what's available and content on offer.

To find out about what else is being audio described throughout the UK, visit Vocaleyes.co.uk or Mindseyedescription.co.uk and for cinema
accessiblescreeningsuk.co.uk

A view on access is written, presented and produced by Tim Calvert of Calvert Creative Concept. It can be found on Audio boom online. For more information visit aviewonaccess.co.uk.

to get in touch email [email protected]

For more information about audio description visit audiodescription.co.uk

In this edition we shine a light on the Hawth Theatre in Crawley showcasing the audio described experience during Jesus Christ Superstar On Saturday the 2nrd of March 2024 and preview forthcoming performances coming up

 A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainment is made accessible for those visually impaired, an insight into what's available and content on offer.

To find out about what else is being audio described throughout the UK, visit Vocaleyes.co.uk or Mindseyedescription.co.uk and for cinema
accessiblescreeningsuk.co.uk

A view on access is written, presented and produced by Tim Calvert of Calvert Creative Concept. It can be found on Audio boom online. For more information visit aviewonaccess.co.uk.

to get in touch email [email protected]

For more information about audio description visit audiodescription.co.uk