Tim Calvert of Calvert Creative Concepts

A View On Access

Society EN ↓ 210 episodes

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

56: An insight into the visual aspects of Cinderella from English National Ballet at the Royal Albert Hall June 2023 22.06.2023

Every now and again it’s important to showcase an amazing visual production that unfortunately has no audio description or introduction but really should do The English National Ballet’s production of Cinderella cheographed by Christopher Wheeldon dazzles the Royal Albert Hall in London until Sunday the 25th of June 2023. A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainm...

55: A Showcase of We Will Rock You at the London Coliseum Until August 27th 2023 with an audio described performance on July 6th 2023 16.06.2023

In this edition, we shine a spotlight on the new production of We Will Rock you by Queen and Ben Elton that takes the London Coliseum in the West end by storm this summer With an audio described performance from vocal eyes on Thursday the 6th of July 2023 at 2.30pm with a touch tour beforehand; we will rock you runs for 2 hours and 40 mins including a 20 minute interval. A view on access – our reg...

54: AVOA Presents a showcase of Patriots at the Noel Coward Theatre on until August 19th 2023 & AD preview 14.06.2023

In this edition we shine a spotlight on Patriots By Peter Morgan, directed by Rupert Goold, which is on at the Noel Coward theatre London until the 19th August 2023 with an audio described performance and touch tour on Saturday the 22nd of July at 2.30pm with a touch tour beforehand A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainment is made accessible for those visuall...

52: A Showcase of the Peacock theatre access & AD, The Rocky Horror Show, Eye matter group & Sadlers Summer preview 05.06.2023

In this edition we shine a spotlight on the audio described performance and touch tour of The Rocky Horror Show that took place on Sunday the 21st of May 2023  at the Peacock theatre, Holborn and the Participation of the Eye matter sight loss group, plus a preview of Sadlers Wells Summer season. A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainment is made accessible for...

52: AVOA Presents an Insight into Regents Park Open Air Theatre, an Insight into Once on this Island and forthcoming shows June 2023 04.06.2023

In this edition we shine a light on Once upon an island which is on at the Regent Park open air theatre until June 10th 2023 with an audio described performance that afternoon plus a preview of the other season highlights 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 of...

49: AVOA - An Insight into Its a Motherf**king Pleasure and the Soho Theatre London -May 2023 02.06.2023

In this edition we shine a light on the Soho theatre in Leicester square during the integrated audio described performance of it’s a mother F***KING pleasure that I experienced early in May 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...

53: AVOA presents an exploration of the revival of Aspects of Love at the Lyric theatre until Nov 2023 01.06.2023

In this edition we shine a spotlight on the new revival of  Musical Aspects of Love on at the Lyric Theatre in Shaftsbury avenue in the West end for a limited run until the 11th of November 2023 with an audio described performance at 2.30pm on Saturday the 9th of September with a touch tour beforehand A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainment is made accessibl...

51: An Insight into the Adelphi Theatre, Back to the future the musical, and interview with Corey English who plays Doc Brown and an insight into the AD experience May 2023 30.05.2023

In this edition we shine a light on Back to the future the Musical which is currently playing at the Adelphi Theatre on the Strand, an exploration of the audio described experience and touch tour, access at the venue and an interview with Doc Brown Actor Corey English who has recently taken over the role from Roger Bart A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainmen...

49: An Insight into the Royal Court - Sloane Square during the Ad of Black Superhero May 2023 and forthcoming preview 18.05.2023

In this edition we shine a light on the Fabulous Royal Court theatre in Sloane square London situated right next to the tube station and the recent audio described performance of Black Superhero by Danny Lee Wynter plus and a preview of 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 i...

50: An Insight into Ain't too proud - The life and times of the Temptations and the Prince Edward Theatre May 2023 15.05.2023

This time round we shine a light on some of the visual aspects of new West end musical Ain’t too proud- The Life and times of the Temptations which is now in its new home in the West end at the Prince Edward Theatre in Old Compton Street part of the Delfont Mackintosh theatre group who offer a wonderful access provision at all of their venues. An audio described performance will be announced in du...

49: An Insight into the Killing of Sister George and Preview of the Card on at the New Vic Theatre May 2023 12.05.2023

An Insight into the latest production of the Killing of Sister George on at the New Vic Theatre, Basford Newcatle Under Lyme until May 13th with an audio described performance that afternoon at 2.15pm The Killing of Sister George by Frank Marcus, directed by Paul Hunter is 2 hours and 20 mins in duration including an interval. Is a new vic and told by an idiot co production A view on access – our...

48: An Insight into the Park Theatre London during the Audio described performance and touch tour of Snowflakes May 2023 09.05.2023

In this edition we shine a light on the Fabulous Park Theatre near Finsbury Park Tube station London during their audio described performance and touch tour of Snowflakes upstairs in the studio space on April 29th 2023 and a preview of 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...

47: An Insight into Village Idiot from Ramps on the Moon on at Stratford East and shows coming soon - May 2023 03.05.2023

In this edition we not only return to Stratford East but shine a light on an exciting production from Ramps on the Moon – Village Idiot and forthcoming productions 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...

46: An Insight into the audio described performance of Home I'm darling and the Brighton Theatre Royal April 2023 25.04.2023

In this edition we delve into the fabulous Theatre Royal Brighton during the audio described performance of Home I’m Darling and preview forthcoming audio described shows 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 content on offer. To find out about what else is b...

45: An insight into The Ocean at the end of the lane's audio described tour 2023 and The New Wimbledon Theatre 25.04.2023

In this edition we shine a light on the new Wimbledon Theatre during the audio described performance and touch tour of The Ocean at the end of the lane which is on tour throughout the UK until October 2023 with an audio described performance at every venue. For more information and dates visit www.vocaleyes.co.uk and search for the Ocean at the end of the lane in the what's on section. A view on a...

44: An Insight into London Classic Theatres Abigail's Party on at New Vic and then on Tour and preview of the killing of Sister George April 2023 15.04.2023

An Insight into the London Classic Theatre production of Abigail’s Party on at the New Vic theatre Newcastle –Under- Lyme until April the 15th 2023 and then on tour thereafter and a preview of the killing of sister George 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 of...

43: An Insight into Heathers the musical on tour and Regent Theatre Stoke info 15.04.2023

An insight into Heathers the Musical on tour till October 2023 and a preview of upcoming audio described performances at the Regent Theatre, Hanley, Stoke on Trent Heathers the musical written by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe and directed by Andy Fickman is based on the 1988 cult film, and is produced by Bill Kenwright and Paul Taylor-Mills. for more info visit heathersthemusical.com/tour A vi...

42: An Insight into the Criterion Theatre during the audio described performance of the Unfriend 14.04.2023

In this edition we shine a light on the Criterion theatre in the heart of Piccadilly in London during the Audio described performance and touch tour of comedy the Unfriend written by Stephen Moffatt which took place on Saturday the 1st of April 2023 A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and culture is made accessible for those visually impaired, an insight into the venue an...

41: A showcase of Doctor Who the collection season 9 on Blu ray 10.04.2023

We delve into yet another Doctor Who the collection series on Blu Ray that delves into the classic series and are first released in glorious limited edition packaging, March 2023 sees the release of Doctor who season 9 starring Jon Pertwee as the 3rd doctor with companion Katy Manning as Jo Grant available for a limited time from all your usual online stockists. A view on access – our regular show...

40: An insight into Winnie the pooh stage adaptation at the Riverside Studios then on tour 05.04.2023

This time around we shine a light on Winnie the Pooh the musical which is on at the Riverside studios in Hammersmith London until the 21st of May 2023 and then embarks on a UK tour staring in Southampton from the 31st of May and ending in Cheltenham on the 2nd of September A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and culture is made accessible for those visually impaired, an i...

39: A view on access of Marjorie Prime on at the Menier Chocolate Factory Till May 6th 2023 03.04.2023

In this edition we shine a light on the Menier Chocolate Factory theatre near London Bridge during their current production of Marjorie Prime by Jordan Harrison which is on until May the 6th 2023 Delving into the play, a description of the visual elements and how accessible it is. A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and culture is made accessible for those visually impair...

38: AVOA offers an insight into the access at BFI Flare -Southbank March 2023 03.04.2023

It’s a pleasure to centre on film during BFI Flare 2023 London’s LGBTQIA festival that took place from the 15th till 26th March 2023 at the BFI Cinema on the Southbank next to the National theatre. The films were split into 3 themes Hearts, bodies and minds Films featured include Big boys, Golden delicious, How to tell a secret and Drifter plus an insight into how access the festival was! A view o...

37: AVOA presents an insight into the Old Vic, Sylvia AD and a preview of Groundhog Day 27.03.2023

This time round we shine a light on the Old Vic theatre off the cut in the heart of Waterloo during the audio described performance and touch tour of Sylvia on March the 9th 2023 with a further audio described performance on Saturday April 1st at 2,30pm . Plus a preview of Groundhog day which is on from May 20th to Aug 12th 2023 with an Ad performance on Fri the 7th of July and Sat the 5th of Augu...

36: An Insight into Quality Street starting at New Vic Theatre, Newcastle Staffs then on UK tour - March 2023 23.03.2023

A Review of Quality Street which is on at the New Theatre in Basford Newcastle Under Lyme until March the 25th 2023 and then on tour afterwards A new Vic and Northern Broadsides production A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and culture is made accessible for those visually impaired, an insight into the venue and content on offer. To find out about what else is being audi...

35: An Insight into Theatre Royal Brighton during the audio described performance of Fisherman Friends the musical March 2023 23.03.2023

This time round we shine a light on the fabulous Theatre Royal in Brighton part of the ATG group during their audio described performance of Fisherman friends the musical that took place on Weds the 8th of March 2023 and is currently on tour throughout the UK, based on the much acclaimed British hit movie set in Cornwall about a group of sea shanty singing fisherman who are discovered by a washed...

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