Now for the next in our regular slots here on RNIB Connect Radio highlighting what is on offer at the National Theatre in London for blind and partially sighted people with audio description.

Our Toby Davey was joined again by David Bellwood, Head of Access at the National Theatre to chat about a few up-coming audio described shows at the National Theatre and a couple of gems from the archives that are available online with audio description too via NTatHome.com.

Audio described performances included:

A striking new play and reimagining of Phaedra by Writer and Director  Simon Stone, Saturday 1 April, 2.15pm, touch tour 12.45pm, National Theatre’s Lyttelton Theatre

A family on the brink of change with Brian Friel’s Olivier Award-winning play Dancing at Lughnasa, Saturday 6 May 2pm, touch tour 12.30pm, National Theatre’s Olivier Theatre

A look into the theatre rehearsal room with Motive and the Cue inspired by Letters from an Actor on Sir John Gielgud Directing Richard Burton in Hamlet, Tuesday 23 May 7.30pm, touch tour at 6pm and Saturday 1 July 2.15pm,  touch tour at 12.45pm, National Theatre’s Lyttelton Theatre.

This time  from NTAtHome.com with audio description David recommended The Seagull and Henry V. 

To find out more about the National Theatre’s audio description offer and services for blind and partially sighted people do either call the NT on 020 7452 3961 or visit the NT website - https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk

And for more about NTatHome.com and to view many theatre productions online with audio description do visit - https://www.ntathome.com

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