Tim Calvert of Calvert Creative Concepts

A View On Access

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Tim Calvert presents A View on Access, showcasing the best of accessible entertainment, arts and culture around the UK. This podcast offers a spotlight on audio description, venue access and general information that visually impaired audiences may find helpful.  Tim is an established access consultant to the arts, specialist audio producer of content for those partially sighted and Vice Chair of the Audio Description association For information, to make a suggestion or to get involved email aviewonaccess@gmail.com . Produced by Calvert Creative Concepts in collaboration with the Audio Descript...

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Tim Calvert of Calvert Creative Concepts

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Society

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aviewonaccess.co.uk

Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

199: An insight into The Visual Perspective & Access of Springwood and We Had a World at Hampstead Theatre July 2026 02.07.2026

In this edition I showcase Springwood which is on at Hampstead Theatre until July 25th starring Jemma Redgrave and Robert Lindsay with an audio described performance on the 18th of July at 2.30pm and also a glimpse into we had a world downstairs on till July the 4th plus an insight into venue, access and what’s coming up next A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entert...

200: Avenue Q during the Audio described performance and touch tour as Shaftsbury Theatre West End and on until 2027 29.06.2026

In This Edition We shine a light on the new production of Avenue Q  on at the Shaftsbury Theatre London during the audio described performance and touch tour on Tuesday the 23rd of June 2026, delve into the show and access at 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...

198: Hampstead Theatre during Stage Kiss on until June 13th 2026 10.06.2026

In This Edition I showcase Stage Kiss which is on at the Hampstead theatre until June 13th 2026 with on audio described performance that afternoon at 2.3pm with a touch tour beforehand, I also showcase the access provision and preview what's coming next  A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainment is made accessible for those visually impaired, an insight into w...

196: An Insight into Kinky Boots the Musical - London Colisiuem Access and Audio Described Experience 28.05.2026

In This edition we shine a light on Kinky Boots the that is delighting audiences at the London Coliseum in the West end until the 11th of July 2026 after a successful tour, we delve into the audio described performance that took place in May 2026, the show and the venue   A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainment is made accessible for those visually impaired,...

194: An Insight into Oh Mary at the Trafalgar Theatre - May 2026 25.05.2026

In this edition I showcase Oh Mary at the Trafalgar Theatre booking through to 2027 and an insight into the audio described performance in May 2026  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...

193: An Insight into the Chichester Festival Theatre during Magic's Audio described Performance and Touch Tour May 15th 2026 20.05.2026

In this edition I shine a light on The Chichester Festival theatre during the audio described performance of Magic on May the 15th 2026 and detail the access experience venue information and shows coming soon 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...

195: An Insight into Operation Mincemeat on at the Regent Stoke and on Tour Spring 2026 05.05.2026

An Insight into Operation Mincemeat, the visual elements, audio described performance experience that took place at the Regent theatre Stoke on Weds the 29th of April 2026 at 2.30pm that's on tour throughout the UK 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...

200: A Spotlight on the Curve in Leicester during the Audio described performance of Kiss of the Spiderwoman on April 25th 2026 01.05.2026

In this edition I shine a light on Kiss of the spider woman that in the studio space at the Curve Theatre in Leicester during the audio described performance on April the 25th 2026 and then audio described at the Mayflower in Southampton on Friday the 5th of June 2026, plus an insight into the curve and what's coming up A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainmen...

192: An Insight into Phantom of the Opera Access AD experience Spring 2026 30.04.2026

In this edition I shine a light on Phantom of Opera during its audio described experience in Spring 2026 detailing info on the show, venue, touch tour and visual elements 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 des...

197: An Insight into Hampstead Theatre Access experience during Copenhagen on until May 2nd 2026 15.04.2026

In this edition I showcase Hampstead theatre during Copenhagen that runs until May the 2nd 2026 with an audio described performance and touch tour on that day at 2.30pm, I showcase the access provision and Preview what’s coming up next  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 an...

190: An Insight into I'm Sorry Prime Minister visual aspects in West End and on tour and forthcoming Nimax Theatres Audio Described Performances 09.03.2026

In this edition I showcase I’m Sorry Prime Minister which is on at the Apollo Theatre, Shaftsbury avenue in the West end until the 9th of May 2026 then embarking on a full Uk tour from the 19th of May beginning in Cambridge, I delve into the audio described performance at the Apollo part of Nimax on Saturday the 7th of March and preview forthcoming Nimax theatre audio described performances coming...

191: An Insight into the Battle audio described experience and touch tour at the Birmingham rep + forthcoming performances 03.03.2026

In this edition I showcase the Battle – Blur Vs Oasis 1995 during the audio described performance at the Rep Birmingham and delve into the play that also visits the ATG Manchester Opera House from the 17th till the 21st of March 2026. We also highlight the years programme of Audio described performances and touch tours at the Birmingham Rep A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre...

189: An Insight into Hunger Games on Stage - Visual Perspective - Troubadour - Canary Wharf 11.02.2026

In this edition we shine a light on the hunger games on stage during the audio described performance in January the show which is showing at the new Troubadour theatre Canary Wharf is currently booking until October 2026 with a further audio described performance to be scheduled in due course and introductory notes available from vocal eyes.co.uk A view on access – our regular showcase into how th...

188: A Showcase of Into The Woods at the Bridge Theatre - January 2026 12.01.2026

In this edition I shine a light on Into the woods which is showing at the Bridge Theatre in London until the 30th of May 2026 with audio described performances on the 21st of February and the 16th of May 2026 at 2.30pm with a touch tour at 1 pm provided by Vocal eyes  A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainment is made accessible for those visually impaired, an...

185: An Insight into Paddington the Musical at the Savoy - London 15.12.2025

In this edition I showcase Paddington the musical at the Savoy off the strand in London, the show everyone is talking about and one of the hottest tickets in the west end right now with an audio described performance on Sunday the 26th of April at 2pm and Sunday the 13th of September 2026 at 2pm with a touch tour beforehand  A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and enterta...

187: An Insight into the Nutcracker and Access Provision at the Royal Opera House and Ballet December 2025 10.12.2025

In this edition we shine a light on the Royal opera house and Ballet in Covent Garden during the audio described performance of The Nut Cracker that took place on Friday the 5th of December 2025 at 7.30pm with a touch tour at 630pm and preview what’s coming up in the 2026 spring season A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainment is made accessible for those visu...

186: An Insight into Here and Now - The Steps Musical and The Theatre Royal Brighton Access Provision Dec 2025 08.12.2025

In this edition I showcase Here and Now the Steps Musical including some of the visual elemets which visited the Theatre Royal in Brighton early in December and is on until dec 13th and continues on tour throughout the Uk and preview the audio described performance of Sunny Afternoon on the 23rd of December 25 including a touch tour beforehand. plus a overview of the the theatre Royal's access pro...

184: Moulin Rouge on tour and in London plus access provision at the Birmingham Hippodrome and coming soon, November 2025 14.11.2025

In this edition I showcase the Birmingham Hippodrome during the audio described performance and touch tour of Moulin Rouge that took place in November 2025, take a peek at the access provision and preview what’s coming up at the venue and preview the Moulin Rouge tour dates across the country and in London  A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainment is made acc...

183: The Royal Court Sloane Square Acess experience - The Unbelivers and coming soon November 20205 10.11.2025

In This edition I shine a light on the Royal Court Theatre in Sloane square London and highlight the recent production The Unbelievers starring Nicola Walker that has an audio described performance on Sat the 15th of November 2025 with a touch tour beforehand, I preview the access experience and what’s coming up next  A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainment...

182: An Insight into the National Theatre's access provision and The Land of the Living at the Dorfman Theatre October 2025 19.10.2025

In this edition we shine a light on Land of the living at the National’s Dorfman theatre on the Southbank in London that is showing until November the 1st with an audio described performance on Thursday the 30th of October 2025 at 7.30pm with a touch tour at 6pm, and showcase their access provision and preview what else is coming up A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and...

181: The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical Insight October 2025 10.10.2025

An Insight into The Lightning Thief the Percy Jackson Musical on at the Regent Theatre, Stoke until October the 10th 20205 and on tour thereafter with audio described performances at selected venues

180: An Insight into Goodnight Oscar at the Barbican Centre and an highlight of the AD and access provision September 2025 25.08.2025

In this edition I showcase the Barbican centre’s access provision and preview Good Night Oscar that is on until the 21st of September with an audio described performance and touch tour on Friday the 5th of September at 7pm with a touch tour at 5.15pm and plug what’s up next A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainment is made accessible for those visually impaire...

179: An Insight into Regents Park Open Air - Brigadoon Access Experience with Ad Show on September the 6th 2025 25.08.2025

In this edition I shine a light on Brigadoon on at Regents Park Open Air Theatre until September 20th with an audio described performance and touch tour on Saturday the 6th of September at 2.15pm with a touch tour beforehand and recommend a few more AD shows on In London this September A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainment is made accessible for those visu...

175: Moulin Rouge - Bristol Hippodrome and UK Tour Dates + an Access Insight July 2025 21.07.2025

In this edition I shine a light on Moulin rouge at the Bristol hippodrome part of ATG during its UK tour at selected venues, delving into the touch tour and audio described performance that took place on the 16th of July 2025 in the evening, give an insight into the show, venue access, and forthcoming AD Dates. A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainment is made...

178: An Insight into Doctor Who The collection Season 7 and Blakes 7 Series 1 on Blu Ray +insight into access features 15.07.2025

In This edition we continue our series of features on classic BBC  Doctor who and Sci fi releases on Blu Ray that we’ve covered over the last few years, With the release this year in the next few months of Doctor Who the collection season 13 with Tom Baker and Blake’s 7 season 2 2 classic much loved series from the 1970’s It’s time to take another look at the most recent releases Doctor Who The Co...

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