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 that are available online with audio description too via NTatHome.com.

Audio described performances included:

Lynette Linton Directing Michael Abbensetts’ seminal comedy, illuminating the Guyanese experience of 1970s London and the aspirations and sacrifices of the Windrush generation in ‘Alterations’

'Alterations’ audio described performances - Saturday 15 March, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.30pm and Friday 28 March, 7.30pm, touch tour 5.30pm, national Theatre’s Lyttleton Theatre.

Then to the return to the National Theatre of ‘Dear England’, James Graham’s Olivier-Award winning examination of nation and game which reflects on Gareth Southgate’s final chapter as England manager.

‘Dear England’ audio described performances - Saturday 12 April, 2pm, touch tour 12noon and Friday 23 May, 7.30pm, touch tour 5.30pm, National Theatre’s Olivier Theatre. 

From NTAtHome.com with audio description David recommended ‘The Hot Wing King’ and ‘Dear Octopus’ both available from NTAtHome.com.

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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