Podcasts about audio described

On today's show CEO of Peel CAS, Mary Beth Moellenkamp has devoted her career to children in care in the Child Welfare system. She's here to share with us her story, experience, and the realities of working in this field. The Luminato Festival is back this June, and offering many inclusive performances in theatre, music, and dance, as well as unique Audio Described tours around the city. Christine Malec is here with the details, and the associated LuminoCity podcast. Plus, a recent report published by Community Living Ontario is shedding light on the exclusion, seclusion, and restraint of students with disabilities in Ontario schools. Shawn Pegg, Director of Social Policy & Strategic Initiatives with Community Living Ontario, has the update.  Find Kelly & Company on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description about some forthcoming events with Audio Description. AD makes television, movies, galleries  and other arts events more inclusive, accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people. This month they're looking at An American smash hit, a children's classic and more. If you'd like more information on audio described events, go to www.mindseyedescription.co.uk #RNIBConnect Image Shows  Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description, Sitting In front Of The Microphone, Wearing Headphones.

Youth's the Season -? Audio Described Introduction by AbbeyTheatre

The Royal Ballet and Opera House in London continue their access programme with three up-coming opera productions this spring and summer with audio described performances, touch tours and introductory notes for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was joined from the Royal Opera House by Jack Blue, Executive Assistant to the Directors of Opera and Senior Project Co-Ordinator Elliott Henry to find out more about three great audio described opera productions. Highlighted opera productions included: Bizet's ever-popular opera Carman will be audio described on Monday 21 April at 2pm with a touch tour at 1pm on the main stage of the Royal Opera House. Telemann's rarely performed comic opera Pimpinone will be audio described on Sunday 11 May at 2pm with a touch tour at 12.45pm and on Thursday 15 May at 7.15pm with a touch tour at 6pm at the Royal Opera House's Linbury Theatre. And returning to the Royal Opera House's main stage Verdi's Il Trovatore will be audio described on Thursday 17 July at 7.30pm with a touch tor at 6.30pm on the main stage of the Royal Opera House. For more details about these and other audio described performances at The Royal Ballet and Opera House do contact the RBO Box Office on 020 7304 4000, email boxoffice@roh.org.uk or for general access information do visit the access pages of the RBO website - https://www.rbo.org.uk/visit/access-at-rbo (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description to look at some forthcoming events with Audio Description. AD makes television, movies, galleries  and other arts events more inclusive, accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people. This month they're looking at a recent teaching trip to Albania plus performances of The 39 Steps and Bat Out Of Hell. If you'd like more information on audio described events, go to www.mindseyedescription.co.uk #RNIBConnect Image Shows Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description, At The Microphone

ITV and Guinness helped to make this year's coverage of the Men's Six Nations rugby tournament more accessible than ever. Hywel Davies has been finding out what the reaction has been like from sports fans. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font.

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from  Mind's Eye to look at some forthcoming events with Audio Description. AD makes television, movies, galleries  and other arts events more inclusive, accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people. This month they're looking at a footballing classic, a staple of high school English lessons and Anne's got some travel news too. If you'd like more information on audio described events, go to www.mindseyedescription.co.uk #RNIBConnect Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font.

A visit to the theatre should be an enjoyable experience for the whole family. Hywel Davies has been hearing how a theatre company in South Wales is using audio description to make performances more accessible for blind and partially sighted visitors. To watch Theatr Iolo's video on audio description, visit their YouTube channel - Find out what happens at a Theatr Iolo audio described performance

Northern Ballet are following on from the great success of their children's ballet production of the ‘Tortoise & the Hare', with an environmental themed reimagining of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale ‘Hansel & Gretel' as they take a trip into the forest, unaware of the damage they leave behind. When they get lost, the siblings meet a host of spirited friends who teach them how we can all better look after the planet - and have some fun along the way. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was joined by Pippa Moore MBE, Northern Ballet's Artistic and Learning Assistant plus Audio Describer along with Northern Ballet dancer Harris Beattie, one of the Choreographers of ‘Hansel & Gretel' to give some background to the staging of their new children's ballet. ‘Hansel & Gretel' premieres at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre in Leeds from 15 - 22 February, before embarking on an extensive UK tour from 1 March - 7 June. You will find out more about the storey of ‘Hansel & Gretel' by visiting the following pages of the Northern Ballet website - https://northernballet.com/hansel-and-gretel/story And for more about audio described performances of Northern Ballet's productions including ‘Hansel & Gretel' do visit - https://northernballet.com/accessible-performances/audio-described-performances (Image shows an Illustration by Emily Nuttall showing both Hansel and Gretel stood laughing and smiling on a grassy hill with a rainbow over them and the skyline of a city with an orange sun behind in the background)

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description to look at some forthcoming events with Audio Description. AD makes television, movies, galleries  and other arts events more inclusive, accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people. This month they're looking at a classic theatre show, a world premiere dance production and a must attend festival in Liverpool. If you'd like more information on audio described events, go to www.mindseyedescription.co.uk #RNIBConnect Image Shows Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description Sitting In front Of A Microphone

A new audio described play tours Wales this February, Hywel Davies has been finding out about the message behind ‘Tidy'. More information on 'Tidy' can be found on the Theatr Iolo website - Tidy — Theatr Iolo 

Emma - Audio Described Programme Notes by AbbeyTheatre

I give an audio description of our Fractured in Alterac Valley Reveal from late 2021, before playing Elemental Mage on the ladder. You can find the deck import code below the following contact links.  Join our Discord community here or at discord.me/blisterguy. You can follow me @blisterguy on Bluesky. Subscribe to my Youtube channel. You can support this podcast and my other Hearthstone work at Patreon here. # 2x (1) Fire Fly # 2x (1) Flame Geyser # 1x (1) Glacial Shard # 1x (1) Tar Slime # 2x (2) Aqua Archivist # 2x (2) Flame Revenant # 1x (2) Rolling Stone # 2x (2) Shale Spider # 2x (2) Spontaneous Combustion # 2x (3) Blazing Accretion # 1x (3) Molten Rune # 1x (4) Lamplighter # 2x (4) Overflow Surger # 2x (4) Unchained Gladiator # 2x (5) Solar Flare # 2x (5) Tainted Remnant # 1x (6) Saruun # 2x (8) Azerite Giant #  AAECAfHwBgaWtwXL/gXTngbBnwaozgbC6gYMsf4F3/4Fio8G1JUG8ZsGmJ0Gsp4GzKIG2+MG7eYGmeoG3+oGAAA=

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Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description to look at some forthcoming events with Audio Description. AD makes television, movies, galleries  and other arts events more inclusive, accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people. This month it's Panto time! If you'd like more information on audio described events, go to www.mindseyedescription.co.uk #RNIBConnect Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description.  Audio Description makes television, movies, galleries  and other arts venues accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people. AD is a narration describing what is physically happening, say on stage, TV or the big screen. It can also describe works of art, places of interest or exhibits. This month they look at some pantos and a Da Da Fest launch event If you'd like more information on audio described events, go to www.mindseyedescription.co.uk #RNIBConnect Image Shows Anne Sitting In Front Of A Microphone

The Royal Ballet and Opera House in London continue their programme of access to their productions for blind and partially sighted people with both live and recorded audio description for their current production of Puccini's La Bohème from 18 December 2024 into January 2025.  RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was joined by Principal Guest Conductor Designate - Speranza Scappucci, freelance Audio Describer - Julia Grundy and Paul Adams - Access manager at The Royal Opera House for an overview to the story of La Bohème, what blind and partially sighted people might expect from either attending the live audio described performance on Wednesday 18 December 2024 at 7.30pm with a touch tour at 6.30pm or from the recorded audio description at the remaining performances throughout December and into January 2025. About Puccini's La Bohème  Set in 19th-century Paris, La Bohème is about the lives of a group of struggling young artists. Based on Henry Murger's novel Scenes de la vie de Bohème, the opera follows a love story between a poet named Rodolfo and Mimi, a seamstress, as they are forced to face the challenges of Mimi's declining health and the realities of living in Paris' Latin Quarter during the 1830s. The relationships and hardships faced by the pair along with their friends Marcello and Musetta are explored, alongside the effects of poverty, illness and youthful passion. A poignant take on the fleeting nature of happiness, La Bohème is an everlasting tale of tragic romance. To find out more about Puccini's La Bohème at The Royal Opera House in London, book your tickets for one of the up-coming audio described performances do visit the following website link and you can always of course email boxoffice.access@roh.org.uk if you have any enquiries regarding access at The Royal ballet and Opera House. https://www.rbo.org.uk/tickets-and-events/la-boheme-details (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)

If you're coming to the Audio-Described performance of Dick Whittington and his Cat on Sun 8 Dec at 1pm, or any of the other performances during the run, and want to hear what the characters will sound like before your visit, have a listen here.

If you're coming to the Audio-Described performance of Dick Whittington and his Cat on Sun 8 Dec at 1pm, or any of the other performances during the run, and want to hear what the characters will sound like before your visit, have a listen here.

If you're coming to the Audio-Described performance of Dick Whittington and his Cat on Sun 8 Dec at 1pm, or any of the other performances during the run, and want to hear what the characters will sound like before your visit, have a listen here.

If you're coming to the Audio-Described performance of Dick Whittington and his Cat on Sun 8 Dec at 1pm, or any of the other performances during the run, and want to hear what the characters will sound like before your visit, have a listen here.

If you're coming to the Audio-Described performance of Dick Whittington and his Cat on Sun 8 Dec at 1pm, or any of the other performances during the run, and want to hear what the characters will sound like before your visit, have a listen here.

If you're coming to the Audio-Described performance of Dick Whittington and his Cat on Sun 8 Dec at 1pm, or any of the other performances during the run, and want to hear what the characters will sound like before your visit, have a listen here.

If you're coming to the Audio-Described performance of Dick Whittington and his Cat on Sun 8 Dec at 1pm, or any of the other performances during the run, and want to hear what the characters will sound like before your visit, have a listen here.

If you're coming to the Audio-Described performance of Dick Whittington and his Cat on Sun 8 Dec at 1pm, or any of the other performances during the run, and want to hear what the characters will sound like before your visit, have a listen here.

Grania Audio Described Programme Notes by AbbeyTheatre

The Royal Ballet and Opera House in London continue their programme of access to their productions for blind and partially sighted people with an audio described opera double bill on Tuesday 15 October and Tuesday 22 October at 7.30pm with Leonard Bernstein's ‘Trouble in Tahiti' and ‘A Quiet Place' at their Linbury Theatre with touch tours prior to both performances. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was joined by Grace Cook one of the Producers at the Royal Opera House, Freelance Audio Describer Sarah Borges and Paul Adams RBOH Access Manager to find out more about the Bernstein audio described opera double bill. About the Operas: ‘Trouble in Tahiti' depicts a day in the life of Sam and Dinah, a married couple at odds with one another and the happy suburban life they crave. Unable to connect with his wife, Sam retreats into a hyper-masculine world of physical fitness, while Dinah turns to therapy and shopping. A trip to the cinema to see the latest film (Trouble in Tahiti) offers a window onto another world – but can the couple hold onto the illusion of happiness?    ‘A Quiet Place' picks up the story 30 years later, after a family tragedy brings their children home. Dinah has been killed in a car crash, and as Sam wrestles with his grief at the funeral, his daughter Dede and her husband François pay emotional tribute to her mother. His son, Junior, makes a chaotic late appearance, prompting an angry outburst from his father. As the family navigates their grief, memories of the past rise to the surface, prompting a series of confrontations.     To find out more about the Bernstein double bill and to book your tickets for one of the up-coming audio described performances do visit the following website link and you can always email boxoffice.access@roh.org.uk if you have any enquiries regarding access at RBOH. https://www.rbo.org.uk/tickets-and-events/trouble-in-tahiti-a-quiet-place-details (Image shows Royal Opera House logo, black text reading Royal Opera House in capitals with a black and white depiction of the coat of arms of the United Kingdom on a white background)

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description.  Audio Description makes television, movies, galleries  and other arts venues accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people. AD is a narration describing what is physically happening, say on stage, TV or the big screen. It can also describe works of art, places of interest or exhibits. This month they discuss touring productions of 101 Dalmatians, the Les Mis concert and Only Fools And Horses. If you'd like more information on audio described events, go to www.mindseyedescription.co.uk #RNIBConnect Image Shows Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description In The Recording Studio

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description.  Audio Description makes television, movies, galleries  and other arts venues accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people. AD is a narration describing what is physically happening, say on stage, TV or the big screen. It can also describe works of art, places of interest or exhibits. This month they discuss some amazing outdoor events and a mythical monster. If you'd like more information on audio described events, go to www.mindseyedescription.co.uk #RNIBConnect Image shows Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description In The Studio

Amy Liptrot's bestselling memoir is brought to life in an epic and elemental world premiere. Amelia spoke to Audio Describer Lydia Kerr to learn more about the production and her career. AD performances of The Outrun are taking place on Sat 17 Aug at 8:00pm and Sat 24 Aug at 3:00pm. Book tickets by calling the box office on 0311 473 2056 or visiting the EIF website The Outrun | Edinburgh International Festival (eif.co.uk) Image is a bright yellow photo with black an yellow text. The text reads 'together we are' highlighted in black and written in sketched yellow capitals with 'Edinburgh International Festival' below in bold black capitals.

If you have ever wanted to get a bit closer to the state coaches and carriages that His Majesty King Charles III and the Royal Family ride in for state occasions such as Royal weddings, trouping the colour and the state opening of parliament?   Well, through the recorded audio described guide to the Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace where all the state coaches and carriages are housed you definitely will be able to get up close and marvel at the grandeur, workmanship and fine detail of many of the state coaches and carriages that are on display at the Royal Mews. The Royal Collection Trust who manage the opening of some of the official residences of His Majesty King Charles III to the general public as well as looking after the Royal Collection also provide access to the collection and some of the residences of King Charles III through live descriptive tours and recorded audio described guides.  Amy Stoker, Access and Inclusion Manager, Royal Collection Trust gave a tour of the Royal Mews to RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey which included a visit to the Queen Alexandra Coach, the Diamond Jubilee Coach and the Gold State Coach.  At the Royal mews there is also the opportunity to find out what it might be like sitting in one of the state coaches and going for a ride by climbing up and sitting in a model Landau coach too.  As well as following Toby on his tour of the Royal Mews with Amy you will also hear extracts from the Royal Collection Trust's recorded audio described guide to the Royal Mews with descriptions of the Queen Alexandr Coach, the Diamond Jubilee Coach and the stunning Gold State Coach too. To find out more about the Royal Mews and the recorded audio described guide for blind and partially sighted people do visit the following pages of the Royal Collection Trust website - https://www.rct.uk/visit/the-royal-mews-buckingham-palace Image shows the Golden Jubilee State Coach © Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2024 | Royal Collection Trust.

Joining Jeff in the Blind Abilities Studio is Aly Slaughter. Aly is a legally blind yoga teacher who believes that yoga is for all people of all abilities and in all bodies. Aly offers accessible practices by using detailed verbal descriptions and suggesting various options, encouraging you to listen to and trust yourself and explore what works best for YOU! Aly has found that both sighted and blind participants benefit from inclusive language as it helps make the practice feel easier to understand. Yoga is much more than a physical practice. Aly would love for you to join her in exploring its many benefits for your mind, emotions, body and soul! You can find out more about Yoga with Aly on the web. On Facebook and on Instagram And you can email Alyas well.

Looking for a moving and magical theatre experience? 'Please Right Back', by Award-winning company 1927, combines handcrafted animation and bold storytelling to tell the story of the mysterious Mr.E. There is an AD performance and touch tour taking place on Sunday 10th August at the Edinburgh International Festival (EIF). Amelia spoke to Audio Describers Bridget Stevens and John Cummings to learn more about the production and their careers. Book tickets by calling the box office on 0311 473 2056 or visiting the EIF website www.eif.co.uk/events/please-right-back Image is a bright yellow photo with black an yellow text. The text reads 'together we are' highlighted in black and written in sketched yellow capitals with 'Edinburgh International Festival' below in bold black capitals.

Some of the most popular operas will be performed at this year's Edinburgh International Festival. Hywel Davies has been hearing more about the audio described performances of ‘Carmen' and ‘The Marriage of Figaro'. More information for each performance is available via the EIF website: Carmen | Edinburgh International Festival (eif.co.uk) The Marriage of Figaro | Edinburgh International Festival (eif.co.uk) Image is a bright yellow photo with black an yellow text. The text reads 'together we are' highlighted in black and written in sketched yellow capitals with 'Edinburgh International Festival' below in bold black capitals.

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description.  Audio Description makes television, movies, galleries  and other arts venues accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people.  AD is a narration describing what is physically happening, say on stage, TV or the big screen.  It can also describe works of art, places of interest or exhibits.  This month they discuss events at the London Natural History Museum, A Milton Keynes highlight and a Wonderland walk…  If you'd like more information on audio described events, go to www.mindseyedescription.co.uk  #RNIBConnect  Image Shows   Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description, Studio Recording  

Audio Description makes television, movies, galleries  and other arts venues accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people.  AD is a narration describing what is physically happening, say on stage, TV or the big screen.  It can also describe works of art, places of interest or exhibits.  Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description to look at some of the many Audio Described shows and performances around the UK.  If you'd like more information on audio described events, go to www.mindseyedescription.co.uk  #RNIBConnect  Image Shows Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description, Sitting in Front of a Microphone

For all those lucky blind and partially sighted Swifties, Taylor Swift fans who do have tickets for the up-coming The Era's Tour concerts at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium on Friday 7, Saturday 8, and Sunday 9 June 2024 there will be live audio description of the concert provided by two of ADA Scotland Describers. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey caught up with Veronica Kinahan, who has described many Scottish Opera productions over the years but this will be her first description of a big outdoor music concert with fellow Describer Caroline Jaquet, to firstly find out whether there are any differences or not when it comes to describing an opera compared to the Taylor Swift concerts. Veronica then explained to Toby how she and Caroline will be preparing their description for the live concerts and how the live audio description will work on the night for those lucky blind and partially sighted people who do have tickets to the Taylor Swift concerts in June at Edinburgh's Murrayfield stadium. If you do have tickets and would like to access the audio description on the night of the Taylor Swift concerts please do email ADA Scotland via admin@adascotland.com so that they are able to ensure that you have a headset to listen to the live audio description. For more about ADA Scotland do visit their website - https://www.adascotland.com   (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)

Audio Description is vital for blind and partially sighted people, making television, movies and other arts venues accessible and enjoyable. AD is a narration describing what is physically happening, say on stage, TV or the big screen. It also helps museums, galleries or other arts events showcase their work. Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description to look at some of the many Audio Described shows and performances around the UK. If you'd like more information on audio described events, go to www.mindseyedescription.co.uk #RNIBConnect Image Shows Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description Working in the Studio

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On Monday 18 March 2024 Kingston Association for the Blind (KAB) launched their new Queen's Promenade recorded Audio Described Guide. KAB has been working for the past 2 years with VocalEyes to produce an interesting guide full of history, facts and descriptions to make the walk accessible and inclusive.  Through the new guide blind and partially sighted people will be able to stroll along Queen's Promenade beside the River Thames and listen to descriptions of historical buildings, local landmarks, and the Thames riverside ending with a chance to discover a new sensory garden too. Odette Batteral, Chief Executive of Kingston Association for the Blind explains to RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey about how the guide came about, a flavour of some of the 10 stop on the guide and how KAB hope the guide will open up the history of the local area to blind and partially sighted people. The Queen' Promenade recorded Audio Described Guide  has been made possible with grants from The Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames and Sport England to encourage people to stay active and well while enjoying walking outdoors along the riverside. A big thanks for the kind support of the Kingston Historical Society, the Friends of the Queen's Promenade and KAB members who helped with the wonderful stories and testing of the audio tracks. To find out more about the Queen's Promenade recorded audio Described Guide and listen to the guide too do visit the following pages of the Kingston Association for the Blind's website - https://kingstonassociationforblind.org/advocacy/ (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)

This year's London Fashion Week saw accessibility and inclusivity take centre stage with a special runway show.  London-based non-profit organisation Hair & Care, in collaboration with Authentic Beauty Concept, Olivia Garden and Easydry worked with Sinéad O'Dwyer fashion show to provide audio description on the day as well as a special touch tour beforehand. Disability advocate and fashion icon in her own right, Claire Sisk from Can See Can't See, attended the event and told our Paulina all about it.  Image shows Claire standing outside in front of a 'London Fashion Week' banner. She's holding her white cane, her long blonde hair is flowing gently down her shoulders and she's smiling. Her fashion week outfit is: a fluffy black coat that she is wearing open with a black fitted turtleneck underneath and a pleated grey mini skort with a slim black belt. She accessorised her outfit with a pair of over the knee black socks and a long pendant necklace. 

News now of a couple of opera productions from Scottish Opera that are coming up this spring and into early summer with audio described performances of Marx in London! and La traviata for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was joined by Scottish Opera's Audio Describer Catriona Gillies with an overview and insight into these two Scottish Opera productions. About Marx in London!: In London 1871, the spectre of communism might be haunting Europe, but Karl Marx's demons are far more mundane. Watched by a spy, chased by debt collectors, harried by his family (legitimate and not), and rescued repeatedly from financial ruin by Friedrich Engels, a single madcap day is the backdrop for a run of misadventures and mistakes. Marx might have envisioned an economic system that would restore order and equality to the workers of the world, but his own affairs are in chaos. Amidst this storm in a teacup, can he find an hour to write? Audio Described performances:  Theatre Royal Glasgow, Saturday 17 February Festival Theatre Edinburgh, Saturday 24 February, both performances at 7.15pm with touch tours at 6pm. About Verdi's La traviata: Violetta Valéry lives on borrowed time. In Paris' hedonistic high society, she wrings each day for its joys before her illness catches up with her. When the idealistic young Alfredo offers true love, happiness seems possible – but her past has exacted a price. Giuseppe Verdi's devastating tragedy – based on Alexander Dumas fils' novel, in turn inspired by a real woman – has inspired countless retellings, including cult favourite films Pretty Woman and Moulin Rouge!. With his characteristic eye for detail, Sir David McVicar (Il trittico, Falstaff, Pelléas et Mélisande) gets to the love and loss at the core of this doomed love affair in his passionate, gripping, and startlingly intimate production. Tanya McCallin's sumptuous designs centre Violetta's journey and enduring legacy despite her fleeting life. Verdi's magnificent score sweeps the characters through every shifting mood – from the wildly dramatic to the most vulnerable moments. This beloved production, which began life at Scottish Opera in 2008, has been seen at the houses of co-producers Teatro Real Madrid, Gran Teatre del Liceu, and Welsh National Opera.  Audio described performances: Theatre Royal Glasgow, Saturday 18 May Eden Court, Inverness, Saturday 25 May His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen, Saturday 1 June Festival Theatre Edinburgh Saturday 15 June, with all performances at 7.15pm and touch tours at 6pm. For more about Scottish Opera and audio described performances of their productions do visit their website - https://www.scottishopera.org.uk/access/audio-description-touch-tours (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)

At the Natural History Museum (NHM) there is an exciting opportunity for eight London based blind or partially sighted young people aged 16-21 who are interested in creative writing, poetry or spoken word to work with award-winning Poet and Rapper Testament on an audio described guide for their new Evolution and Wildlife gardens. Harriet Fink, Learning and Volunteering Programme Manager at the Natural History Museum, joins our Toby Davey to tell him more about this amazing opportunity for young blind and partially sighted people aged 16-21 living with in Greater London to work on the new audio described guide for the Evolution and Wildlife gardens at NHM. Working with Testament on the audio described guide  will take the form of a series of Workshops at the Natural History Museum in February half term 2024 and on March 9th with two online Saturday meetings between these dates. If you are interested, or know a blind or partially sighted young person who might be interested, please do contact Harriet Fink (Learning and Volunteering Programme Manager for the Urban Nature Project) via h.fink@nhm.ac.uk as soon as possible as the deadline is Wednesday 31 January 2024. (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)

The Quare Fellow: Audio described programme notes by AbbeyTheatre

Welcome to The Doctor Who: Alhambra Podcast, The Audio Described Adventures through Time and Space episode. This is the first episode of Legeon, Liam and Robert discussing and reviewing the Classic Doctor Who episodes done through an audio described view. Thank you for listening and downloading!    *** We would love to hear from you!    Email: alhambraaudio@gmail.com DM on Twitter to the podcast @AlhambraPodcast.   Thanks again for listening and downloading! Stay tuned for the up and coming podcasts regarding Our Monthly Big Finish reviews, Audio Commentary, Retro-Reviews, and much more! Chapter Markers for the Podcast were created using Forecast, the podcast MP3 post-production tool designed, developed, and used by professional podcasters. It's also FREE! https://overcast.fm/forecast Waves is the world's leading developer of audio plugins and signal processors for the professional and consumer electronics audio markets. If you're looking at picking up any plugins, please click the link below https://www.waves.com/r/753086 If you want to listen to Liam's difiniative Doctor Who Flux review and breakdown, check out this link to our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Vdrx4jgdaI8  

For blind and partially sighted people, Audio Description is hugely important to make television, movies and other arts venues accessible and enjoyable. Audio Description is a narration which describes what is physically happening, say on stage, the big screen or in museums, galleries or other arts events. It comes in many forms but never interrupts actors dialogue or guides. Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description to look at some of the many Audio Described shows and performances around the UK. If you'd like more information on audio described events, go to www.mindseyedescription.co.uk #RNIBConnect Image Shows Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description Presenting A Touch Tour 

Audio described program for Burning Coal's 2023 production of ARCADIA by Tom Stoppard.

An audio recording of the program for OR as read by Jalen Bynum, including additional descriptions of costume and set. At the end is a history of Burning Coal Theatre and our space the Murphey School Auditorium provided by Artistic Director Jerome Davis. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome 0:07 - About the Play 0:46 - About the Production(Directors Note from Charles Machalicky) 2:37 - Thank you to STC Sponsors and BCTC Sponsors 3:00 - Creative Team and Crew 3:33 - Thank you to BCTC Volunteers 3:45 - Or Set Description 4:31 - Actor/Costume Description 6:09 - Dedication/Acknowledgements 6:26 - History of Burning Coal and the Murphey School Auditorium  

An audio recording of the program for RUBY as read by Jalen Bynum, including additional descriptions of costume and set. At the end is a history of Burning Coal Theatre and our space the Murphey School Auditorium provided by Artistic Director Jerome Davis. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:18 - About the Production 0:30 - Content Warning 0:44 - Bio for Susan Gross 2:54 - Program Note by Susan Gross 3:55 - Sponsor Recognition 4:10 - Creative Team / Crew List 4:55 - Volunteer Thanks 5:12 - Set and Costume Description 6:37 - Special Thanks from Susan Gross 7:16 - Dedication 7:39 - History of Burning Coal and the Murphey School Auditorium