A View On Access

This time round we shine a light on the Royal Shakespeare theatre in Stratford up Avon during the audio described performance and touch tour of The Tempest that took place In February 2023. The RSC are not only based in the historic and Idyllic setting of Stratford upon Avon but have a reputation for their great commitment to access and a track record of delivering the highest calibre of drama wor...

This time round we delve into the fabulous Donmar Warehouse in the heart of the west end  during the audio described performance and touch tour of Watch on the Rhine that took place on Saturday January the 28th in the afternoon and preview some of the forthcoming performances coming up. A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and culture is made accessible for those visually...

Stoke on Trent Classics offer some amazing concerts all year round, so to give you an example we shine a light on a wonderful concert on Friday March the 3rd 2023 performed by the BBC Philharmonic orchestra plus some information about future concerts coming up

This time round we shine a light one of the great new shows from Cirque De Solei which on at the Royal Albert Hall until March the 5th 2023 – Kurios – Cabinet of curiosities. 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 audio described th...

In this edition we shine a light on the Almeida Theatre in Angel during the highly acclaimed box office sell out – A Streetcar named desire by Tennessee Williams and directed by Rebecca Frecknall that had an audio described performance on Jan the 28th at 2pm, whose success has already prompted a West End Transfer to the Phoenix Theatre from March 20th till April 26th 2023 with an audio described p...

In this edition I showcase one of the latest new films available to own on DVD and Blu ray and download from Warner Home Entertainment, Black Adam with audio description which is 2 hours and five minutes in duration. A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainment is made accessible for those visually impaired, and an insight into the content on offer. To find out a...

This time round I shine a light on Sheffield venues – The Crucible and The Lyceum during their audio described performances of Standing at the Sky’s edge, Death drop – back in the habit and Girl from the North Country in January 2023, highlight access at the venues and preview A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and culture is made accessible for those visually impaired,...

In this edition we offer an insight into the National Theatre on the Southbank during the audio described performance of Hex at the Olivier theatre in January 2023 and a preview of what’s coming up. 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...

This time round a special edition highlighting some of the theatre highlights on in New York during the Winter 2022-2023 season Showcasing, Take me out at the Gerald Scheonfeld theatre, Some like it hot, on at the Shubert Theatre, The Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes at the Radio City music hall and & Juliet on at the Stephen Sondheim theatre.    A view on access – our regular showcase...

In this edition it’s a pleasure to highlight one of the fun seasonal show’s on offer, The much loved traditional pantomime Mother Goose – Starring Ian Mckellen, John Bishop and Anna Jane Casey produced by Ambassador theatre group productions touring various venues across the UK until April the 1st 2023 with audio described performances available at selected theatres which are highlighted in the fe...

This time around I shine a light on one of the most exciting musical experiences to come around for some time on at the Wembley Troubadour Theatre, Disney’s Newsie’s on until April 2023 with an audio described performance on Friday the 13th of January at 7.30pm  Based on the 1992 cult movie starring Christian Bale and the Broadway musical sensation also a movie on Disney Plus with a book by Harvey...

In this edition I shine a light on the Wimbledon Theatre part of the ATG Group and their panto Snow White and the seven dwarfs from Crossroads Panto which runs until December 31st and has an audio described performance on Wednesday the 14th of December at 7pm by Denise Rocard A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and culture is made accessible for those visually impaired, a...

In this edition we shine a light on one of the most popular musical’s on currently in the West End and keeps entertaining audiences year after year and on tour -Mamma Mia featuring the hit songs of Abba  on at Novello Theatre in Covent Garden  part of Delfont Mackintosh who pride themselves on making theatre accessible. A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and culture is m...

In this edition I shine a light on the New Wolsey Theatre and how accessible it is including an insight into their pre-recorded audio description available on most performances and a recollection of the experience during their production of Kinky Boots Autumn 2022 and a preview of the Festive Panto - Goldilocks and the three bears on until January 28th 2023. A view on access – our regular showcase...

As Christmas approaches it’s a pleasure to highlight 3 doctor who titles that are available on DVD and Blu ray The titles are the recent Centenary special shown in October – The Power of the Doctor, A steel book release of series 13 Specials and a vanilla re-release of Doctor who the Collection Season 8 with Jon Pertwee. One of the reasons why I choose to showcase Doctor who media disc releases is...

As we embark on yet another festive season it’s a pleasure to highlight one of the fun seasonal show’s on offer this Christmas time A community feel panto with a twist – Cinderella is on at Stratford East Theatre until the 7th of January 2023 with an audio described performance on Thursday the 22nd of December at 2pm. A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and culture is mad...

As we are embark on yet another festive season it’s a pleasure to highlight one of the fun seasonal show’s on offer this Christmas time – Elf the musical based on the hit movie starring Will Farrell is on at the Dominion Theatre next to Tottenham Court Road Station until January the 7th 2023 with an audio described performance available on December the 29th 2022 at 2.30pm description provided by v...

In this edition I’m honoured to delve into the new musical Tammy Faye based on the rise and fall of TV Evangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Baker which is on at The Almeida Theatre in Angle till December the 3rd 2022 with an audio described performance and Touch tour on Saturday the 26th of November. A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and culture is made accessible for those v...

This time around I shine a light on the Hampstead Theatre and the audio described experience and touch tour during the Snail house and preview the audio described performance of Mary on November the 19th 2022 and highlight Blackout songs downstairs. 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...

This time, around I shine a spotlight on the access and audio described experience at the fabulous Regent Park’s Open Air theatre a short walk from Baker Street Tube Station during the Recent Production of Antigone in September and their productions of Legally Blond and 101 Dalmatians. A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and culture is made accessible for those visually i...

This time round I shine a spotlight on the Tower of London and Super Bloom audio tour that took place in August 2022 To find out about what else is being audio described throughout the UK, visit Vocaleyes.co.uk or Mindseyedescription.co.uk . A view on access is written, presented and produced by Tim Calvert of Calvert Creative Concepts for the Audio Description Association. It can be found on Audi...

In this edition of a view on access we showcase the best that New York City Entertainment has to offer from an insight into the theatre experience on Broadway from an accessible point of view including a spotlight on Tina and Moulin Rouge to the wonder of Madison Square Gardens venue during a basketball tournament. To find out about what else is being audio described throughout the UK, visit Vocal...

I showcase Blood Brother and the theatre experience at the Regent Stoke on Trent, plus information on the audio described performances happening in October 2022 In Manchester and Liverpool To find out about what else is being audio described throughout the UK, visit Vocaleyes.co.uk or Mindseyedescription.co.uk . A view on access is written, presented and produced by Tim Calvert of Calvert Creative...

In this edition I shine a spotlight on the fabulous Fisherman Friends the Musical that was audio described at the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham on September 15th and give a little insight into the how accessible the venue is which is part of the ATG Theatre group and currently on tour throughout the UK based on the much acclaimed British hit movie set in Cornwall about a group of sea shanty sing...

This time round we shine a spotlight on the Audio described performance of Mrs Doubtfire that took Place at the Manchester Opera house On Wednesday the 14th of September 2022 at 730pm, with a touch tour beforehand at 6pm led by audio describer Anne Hornsby of Minds eye description To find out about what else is being audio described throughout the UK, visit Vocaleyes.co.uk or Mindseyedescription.c...