A View On Access

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Produced by Tim Calvert of Calvert Creative Concepts for The Audio Description Association

In this edition we shine a light on the fabulous Time Travellers wife that is on at the Apollo theatre On Shaftsbury Ave in the West end  part of the Nimax group until  March the 30th 2024 with an audio described performance on Saturday the 13th of January at 2.30pm with a touch tour before hand

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 Concepts. It can be found on Audio boom online. For more information visit aviewonaccess.co.uk.

to get in touch email [email protected]

In the edition we shine a light on the remarkable 2nd London run of the RSC’S My Neighbour Totoro at the Barbican Centre until Saturday March the 23rd 2023 with audio described performance on Weds the 28th of February at 7.pm with a touch tour at 5pm

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.

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 Concepts. It can be found on Audio boom online. For more information visit aviewonaccess.co.uk.

to get in touch email [email protected]

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 Concepts for the Audio Description Association. It can be found on Audio boom online. For more information visit aviewonaccess.co.uk.

to get in touch email [email protected]

It’s my Pleasure yet again so shine a light on the joy of Broadway with another exciting feature which will highlight New Musical Harmony, A Christmas Spectacular at the Radio City Music Hall and & Juliet which originated in the Uk, Tony Award winning musical Kimberly Akimbo and Cirque De Solei’s Twas the Night which I experienced in Baltimore before its festive Run In NYC at the theatre at Madison Square Garden’s till Dec 28th 2023

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 Concepts. It can be found on Audio boom online. For more information visit aviewonaccess.co.uk.

to get in touch email [email protected]

As we are thrust into the festive season once again it’s a pleasure to highlight one of the fun seasonal show’s on offer this Christmas time – Elf the musical based on the hit movie starring Will Farrell is on at the Dominion Theatre next to Tottenham court road station until January the 6th 2024 with an audio described performance available on Tuesday December the 19th 2023 at 2.30pm description provided by vocaleyes.co.uk

The duration is 2 hours and 30 mins including an interval

To book tickets call 0345 200 7982

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 Concepts for the Audio Description Association. It can be found on Audio boom online. For more information visit aviewonaccess.co.uk.

to get in touch email [email protected]

Welcome to this special online audio accompaniment to Odyssey – A heroic pantomime written and directed by John Savournin in collaboration with Charles Court Opera which is on at the Jermyn street theatre an intimate studio venue of 70 seats near Piccadilly in the West on until the December 31st 2023 with performances at 7.30 pm Mon to Sat with Matinees on Tue and Sat at 3.pm. 

With additional matinees on Sunday’s the 10th 17th and 31st December at 3pm, Thursday the 21st and Wednesday the 27th December at 3pm with a captioned performances on Wednesday the 13th of December at 7.30pm

The performance lasts for approx. 2 hours including an interval.

Access and booking information can be found by visiting the website 

https://www.jermynstreettheatre.co.uk/


Or by calling 020 7287 2875


The Next production will be the world Premiere of The Lonely Londoners by Sam Selvon which runs from the 29th of February until the 6th of April 2024


This audio accompaniment was written, presented and produced by Tim Calvert of Calvert Creative Concepts to make theatre in smaller venues accessible for those visually impaired

Thanks for listening


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

Brenda's Got A Baby

31 Oct - 2 Dec 2023

Box office

020 7383 9034

https://newdiorama.com/whats-on/brendas-got-a-baby

An uproarious new comedy about Black womanhood, sisterhood, motherhood – and babyhood.

New Diorama reunites with playwright Jessica Hagan (Queens of Sheba) and multi-award-winning company Nouveau Riche (For Black Boys…) for this radiant, rebellious world premiere.

Tues - Sats, 7.30pm

Sat matinees, 3pm (not 4 Nov)

Babes-in-arms: 2pm, Thu 16 & 30 Nov

Previews (31 Oct - 8 Nov)

£16 full price

£3 unemployed / on strike

Main Run (9 Nov - 2 Dec)

£19 full price

10% discount for groups of 6+

No booking fees

Running time:

Approx 2hrs10 inc interval.

Please note: The performance contains flashing lights, haze and loud sound effects.

Recommended age 14+: some strong language and adult themes.

Latecomers not admitted.

All ticket sales subject to Terms & Conditions.

In this addition I shine a spotlight on Death Of England Closing Time, at the The Dorfman theatre, situated in The National Theatre on London’s South bank, about a 10minute walk from Waterloo station.

Death of England Closing Time is the forth and final part of four pieces written by Roy Williams and Clint Dyer, and directed by Clint Dyer

The feature gives a taste of the whole access experience at the Dorfman at the National theatre including touch tour and audio described performance and previews forthcoming audio described performances over the next few months.

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 Concepts for the Audio Description Association. 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 spotlight on Frameless – the ultimate immersive art experience situated underground in a complex a few minutes walk from Marble Arch tube station, with an audio described tour on Tues the 19th December 23 at 1.30pm, plus dates next year, I delve into the content, accessibility and audio tour and we hear from audio describer Jonathan Nash and Access Coordinator Elle Andrews

Frameless is redefining the experiential immersive art world. Situated in Marble Arch, They are the largest permanent multi-sensory experience in the UK. Frameless features four galleries and showcases 42 masterpieces of the world’s greatest works of art presented in ways never seen before. Where art breaks free.

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 Concepts for the Audio Description Association. 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 spotlight on The Little Big Things – a New Musical which is now extended at the Soho Place until the 2nd of March 2024, I showcase this compelling production, talk about the Audio described experience, a further ad show will be announced soon for early next year and discuss access of the venue

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 Concepts for the Audio Description Association. It can be found on Audio boom online. For more information visit aviewonaccess.co.uk.

to get in touch email [email protected]