RNZ: Upbeat

Audio description en pointe for blind audience


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As soon as you hear Prokofiev’s Dance of the Knights you’ll recognise it. It’s one of the most famous pieces, and scenes from Romeo and Juliet, currently being performed by the Royal New Zealand Ballet. It’s a stunning scene, but what happens if you can’t see it? Nicola Owen is an audio describer for this season. It’s the first time a ballet has been audio described in NZ. She speaks to producer Zoë George about how her job helps the blind experience art in new ways.
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