95: A showcase of Come from Away UK tour, 2024 Ad dates and Insight into Liverpool Empire
In this edition I shine a spotlight on one of my favourite all time musicals Come from away which has just begun its first UK tour after successful runs on Broadway and the West end I delve into the audio described performance that took place at the Liverpool Empire on March the 18th 2024 preview some forthcoming Ad performances there and other venues come from away will be visiting this year ...
8m Mar 25, 2024
8m
94: An Insight into the audio described performance and touch tour for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre , West end March 2024
In this edition I shine a spotlight on one of the most popular and visual productions on in the West End – Harry Potter and the cursed child on at the Palace theatre not far from Leicester square and Tottenham court road. I give an insight into the touch tour and audio described performance that happens a few times year  A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and enterta...
8m Mar 25, 2024
8m
93: An insight into the audio description and touch tour experience of Mamma Mia and What's on in March 2024
This time round I 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 that was audio described on February the 24th 2024 at 3pm and has regular access performances a couple of times a year and intro...
7m Mar 05, 2024
7m
92: An Insight into Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical and Access at the Old Vic - Feb-March 2024
This time round I shine a spotlight on Just for one day – The Live aid musical which is on at the Old Vic theatre off the cut close to waterloo train station until the 30th of March 2024 with an audio described performance on Monday the 18th of March at 730pm with a touch tour at 5,30pm and part of the relaxed performance on Saturday the 23rd of March at 230pm A view on access – our regular sh...
8m Feb 14, 2024
8m
91: An Insight into Stranger Things The stage show at the Phoenix Theatre West End February 2024
This time round I shine a spotlight on Stranger things – The first shadow which is on at the Phoenix theatre part of ATG close to Tottenham court road tube station that is currently booking till Sunday the 25th of August 2024, I discuss the recent audio described performance, access at the venue and some of the visual aspects of the production A view on access – our regular showcase into how t...
7m Feb 13, 2024
7m
90: An Insight into Pretty Woman The Musical and The New Wimbledon Theatre February 2024
This time round I shine a spotlight on Pretty Woman the musical currently on tour that I saw on Monday the 12th of February at the New Wimbledon theatre, I share a few thoughts, on the show, some of the visual aspects and further tour dates, talk about how accessible the New Wimbledon theatre is and some of the amazing shows coming up in the next few months A view on access – our regular showc...
6m Feb 13, 2024
6m
89: My top picks of some of the best audio described performances on in London and the West End in February - early March 2024
In this short preview i delve into some of my hot picks of audio described performances in February and early March 2024 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 UK, visit Vocaleyes.co....
5m Feb 02, 2024
5m
88: An Insight into access and audio described performances at Sheffield Theatres and what's on next !- February 2024
In This edition I shine a light on the wonderful Sheffield theatres situated in the heart of the city not far from the winter gardens, I highlight recent audio described performances at the Crucible and Lyceum and preview some of the shows coming up in the next couple of Months A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainment is made accessible for those visually...
9m Feb 01, 2024
9m
87: The Enfield Haunting at the Ambassadors and what's on in the West End in February 2024
In this edition I shine a light on The Enfield Haunting at the Ambassador’s Theatre in the heart of the West end near Leicester Square tube station part of the ATG group on until Sat 2nd March and preview the audio described performance that takes place on Saturday the 17th of February at 7.30 pm plus a plug of a few of the other performances coming up in the West end A view on access – our re...
8m Jan 27, 2024
8m
86: An Insight into the visual spectacle Alegria at the Royal Albert Hall until March 3rd 2024
In This edition I shine a light on Alegria – In a new light from Cirque De Solei which is on at the Royal Albert Hall until Sunday the 3rd of March 2024 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 throug...
8m Jan 24, 2024
8m
84: Audio Description Association Audio Newsletter for January 2024 Presented by Tim Calvert
 Hello ADA members! As we say goodbye to the festive season 🎄🎅🎁✨🔔🎉 and step into 2024, we're thrilled about the new opportunities and adventures ahead. We're excited to announce the return of the ADA Newsletter! Here's a sneak peek at what's coming your way: 📆 Quarterly Issues: Get ready for regular updates and stories every quarter. 🌟 The ADA Spotlight: Exclusive interviews with standout ADA m...
25m Jan 05, 2024
25m
82: The Time Traveller's Wife at the Apollo Theatre on Till March 2024 with an Audio Described performance on Jan 13th 2024
In this edition we shine a light on the fabulous Time Travellers wife that is on at the Apollo theatre On Shaftsbury Ave in the West end  part of the Nimax group until  March the 30th 2024 with an audio described performance on Saturday the 13th of January at 2.30pm with a touch tour before hand A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainment is made accessible ...
5m Dec 28, 2023
5m
83: The RSC'S My Neighbour Totoro at the Barbican Centre with an Audio Described performance February 28th at 7pm 2024
In the edition we shine a light on the remarkable 2nd London run of the RSC’S My Neighbour Totoro at the Barbican Centre until Saturday March the 23rd 2023 with audio described performance on Weds the 28th of February at 7.pm with a touch tour at 5pm A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainment is made accessible for those visually impaired, an insight into w...
6m Dec 28, 2023
6m
85: An insight into the best of Broadway - Harmony, Christmas Spectacular, Kimberly Akimbo, & Juliet, & Twas the night
It’s my Pleasure yet again so shine a light on the joy of Broadway with another exciting feature which will highlight New Musical Harmony, A Christmas Spectacular at the Radio City Music Hall and & Juliet which originated in the Uk, Tony Award winning musical Kimberly Akimbo and Cirque De Solei’s Twas the Night which I experienced in Baltimore before its festive Run In NYC at the theatre at Mad...
17m Dec 22, 2023
17m
81: An Insight into Elf the Music at the Dominion Theatre and preview of audio described performance Dec 19th 2023
As we are thrust into the festive season once again 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 6th 2024 with an audio described performance available on Tuesday December the 19th 2023 at 2.30pm descripti...
6m Dec 02, 2023
6m
80: Odyssey - A Heroic Pantomime Audio Accompaniment - Jermyn Street Theatre - Nov-Dec 2023
Welcome to this special online audio accompaniment to Odyssey – A heroic pantomime written and directed by John Savournin in collaboration with Charles Court Opera which is on at the Jermyn street theatre an intimate studio venue of 70 seats near Piccadilly in the West on until the December 31st 2023 with performances at 7.30 pm Mon to Sat with Matinees on Tue and Sat at 3.pm. With additional ...
19m Nov 27, 2023
19m
76: Brenda's got a baby - Audio accompaniment - New Diorama Theatre - November 2023
Brenda's Got A Baby 31 Oct - 2 Dec 2023 Box office 020 7383 9034 https://newdiorama.com/whats-on/brendas-got-a-baby An uproarious new comedy about Black womanhood, sisterhood, motherhood – and babyhood. New Diorama reunites with playwright Jessica Hagan (Queens of Sheba) and multi-award-winning company Nouveau Riche (For Black Boys…) for this radiant, rebellious world premiere. Tues - Sats,...
24m Nov 15, 2023
24m
78: An Insight into the National Theatres audio described and touch tour experience at the Dorfman theatre during Death of England Closing time and What's coming soon November 2023
In this addition I shine a spotlight on Death Of England Closing Time, at the The Dorfman theatre, situated in The National Theatre on London’s South bank, about a 10minute walk from Waterloo station. Death of England Closing Time is the forth and final part of four pieces written by Roy Williams and Clint Dyer, and directed by Clint Dyer The feature gives a taste of the whole access experien...
11m Nov 12, 2023
11m
77: An Insight into Frameless - Marble Arch - Autumn - Winter 2023-2024
In this edition I shine a spotlight on Frameless – the ultimate immersive art experience situated underground in a complex a few minutes walk from Marble Arch tube station, with an audio described tour on Tues the 19th December 23 at 1.30pm, plus dates next year, I delve into the content, accessibility and audio tour and we hear from audio describer Jonathan Nash and Access Coordinator Elle And...
13m Nov 08, 2023
13m
79: An Insight into the Soho Place - Access provision and The Little Big Things on Until March 2nd 2024
In this edition I shine a spotlight on The Little Big Things – a New Musical which is now extended at the Soho Place until the 2nd of March 2024, I showcase this compelling production, talk about the Audio described experience, a further ad show will be announced soon for early next year and discuss access of the venue A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertain...
7m Nov 08, 2023
7m
75: A Showcase of Dear England at the Prince Edward Theatre, Preview of audio described performance and forthcoming Motive and the Cue
In this edition I shine a spotlight on Dear England transferring to the Prince Edward Theatre in Old Compton Street, West end after a sold out run at the National Theatre until January 13th 2023 with an audio described performance on Saturday the 18th of November at 2pm. A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainment is made accessible for those visually impair...
8m Oct 24, 2023
8m
74: A showcase of The Theatre By The Lake - Keswick, An Insight into the AD experience and preview of A little Princess
In this edition I shine a spotlight on The Theatre by the Lake in Keswick in the heart of the Lake District during the audio described performance of Every Brilliant thing in late September 2023 and preview the little princess which will be audio described on Fri the 8th December 2023 A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainment is made accessible for those v...
5m Oct 21, 2023
5m
73: A showcase of the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory tour
In this edition I shine a spotlight on The fabulous Mayflower Theatre in the heart of Southampton, I showcase their access provision and provide an insight into a touch tour and audio described performance during Charlie and the Chocolate factory at the end of August which is currently on tour until feb 2024 with an ad performance on the 28th oct at the Birmingham hippodrome and preview forthco...
6m Oct 21, 2023
6m
72: Audio Accompaniment to Owners at the Jermyn Street Theatre Till November 11th 2023
Welcome to this special online audio accompaniment to Owners by Caryl Churchill directed by Stella Powell Jones which is on at the Jermyn street theatre an intimate studio venue of 70 seats near Piccadilly in the West on until the 11th of November 2023 with performances at 7.30 pm Mon to Sat with Matinees on Tue and Sat at 3.30pm. The performance lasts for approx. 2 hours and 15 minutes includ...
21m Oct 20, 2023
21m
71: A showcase of Beautiful Thing on at Stratford East, Leeds and Manchester
In this edition we shine a spotlight on the 30th anniversary production of the cult favourite Beautiful Thing by Jonathon Harvey which runs at Stratford East until Oct 7th Leeds Playhouse from 18th till the 28th October and Home in Manchester from the 31st October until November the 11th 2023 audio described in Leeds on Thurs the 26th of Oct at 1.30pm and at Manchester on Tues the 7th of Novemb...
6m Oct 09, 2023
6m
71: A showcase of the Donmar during the audio described performance of Next to normal and preview on Clydes on Until Dec 2nd
In this edition we shine a spotlight on at the Donmar  in the heart of the West end, a short walk from Leciester Square, Convent Garden and Holborn Tube, we shows the audio described experience and I share an insight of the recent production Next to Normal and preview Clyde’s that runs from October the 13th until Dec 2nd 2023 with an audio described performance on Saturday the 25th of November ...
6m Oct 09, 2023
6m
69: An Audio Accompaniment to Infamous on at the Jermyn Street Theatre until Oct 7th 2023
Welcome to this special online audio accompaniment to the world premiere of Infamous by April De Angelis directed by Michael Oakley which is on at the Jermyn street theatre an intimate studio venue of 74 seats near Piccadilly in the West end on until the 7th of October 2023 with performances Monday to Saturday at 730pm and Matinees on Tuesday and Saturday at 3pm. The performance lasts for 2 ho...
17m Sep 14, 2023
17m
68: A showcase of Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet on tour, The Ad Experience and access at Sadler's Wells Summer 2023
In this edition we shine a spotlight on the Fabulous Sadler's well’s venue a short walk away from Angel Tube station on the Northern line, during the audio described performance and touch tour of Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet that took place Mid-August as part of its UK tour which I  preview plus what’s on next at Sadler's and the Peacock theatre A view on access – our regular showcase int...
9m Sep 10, 2023
9m
67: A showcase of the audio described experience of Frozen the musical including Live , pre-recorded AD and Touch Tour
In this edition we shine a spotlight on the spectacular Frozen that is on at the Theatre Royal Dury Lane, Covent Garden in the West end which had an audio described performance and touch tour on July the 30th with regular ones scheduled every few months and now also has the gala pro pre-recorded audio description available on every performance via an app on your smart phone or tablet A view on...
8m Sep 02, 2023
8m
70: AVOA Presents an insight into the Lion King Ad experience at the Lyceum theatre London
In this edition we shine a spotlight on the never ending Musical the Lion King on at the Lyceum theatre London part of the ATG group on Wellington St in the West end near Covent Garden Tube and Charing Cross train station which had an audio described performance and touch tour on the 15th of August 2023 and they schedule regular Ad performances every few months. Intro notes and details can be f...
5m Sep 01, 2023
5m
66: An Insight into La Cage Aux Folles - Regents Park Open Air Until Sept 23rd 2023
In this edition we shine a spotlight on the Fabulous Regent’s Park Open air theatre near Baker Street Tube and the new production of La Cage Au Folle which is on until the 16th of September 2023 with an audio described performance on Saturday the 2nd of September at 215 pm with a touch tour before hand A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainment is made acce...
7m Aug 22, 2023
7m
65: A Showcase of Sadler's Well Access experience, 42nd Street and tour and coming next
In this edition we shine a spotlight on the wonderful Sadlers wells venue in Angel, London during their audio described performance of 42nd street at the end of June and preview the audio described performance of Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet that takes place on Saturday the 19th of August 2023 at 2.30pm delivered by Caroline Burn A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre ar...
7m Aug 01, 2023
7m
64: An Insight into the National Theatre's -The Crucible on a the Gielgud with an audio described performance on August 7th at 7pm
In this edition we shine a spotlight on a National Theatre production   The Crucible by Arthur Miller which is on at the Gielgud Theatre in West end of London until September the 2nd with an audio described performance on Monday August the 7th at 7.pm with a touch tour beforehand to be confirmed A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainment is made accessible ...
5m Jul 23, 2023
5m
63: A Strange Loop on at the Barbican until September the 9th with an audio described performance on August 3rd at 2.30pm 2023
In this edition we shine a spotlight on much acclaimed sell out smash A Strange Loop on at the Barbican centre for a limited run until the 9th of September 2023 with an audio described performance on Thursday the 3rd of August 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 visually impaired, an...
7m Jul 20, 2023
7m
62: An Insight into the Wizard of OZ West end run and audio described performance at the London Palladium
In this edition we shine a spotlight on the spectacular production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Wizard of OZ which is on at the London Palladium until September the 3rd with an audio described performance on Wednesday the 23rd of August at 7pm 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 avail...
6m Jul 15, 2023
6m
61: MRS Doubtfire on at the Shaftsbury Theatre London with an audio described performance on September 14th 2023
In this edition we shine a spotlight on the smash sensation Mrs Doubtfire the musical which recently opened at the Shaftsbury theatre in the west end booking until January 2024 with an audio described performance on the 14th of September 2023 at 2.30pm If you have any access questions or would like to book tickets call the Box Office on 0207 379 5399. You can also find out a whole host of fur...
7m Jul 14, 2023
7m
60: An Insight into Stumped and Song from Far Away at Hampstead Theatre plus coming soon
In this edition we shine a spotlight on The Hampstead Theatre during the recent productions of Song from far way starring Will Young in the main house and Stumped downstairs both on until July 22nd with an audio described performance of song from far away on Fri July 14th at 730pm plus a preview of what’s coming soon A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainme...
8m Jul 10, 2023
8m
59: An Insight into Spitting Image the musical at The Phoenix Theatre, West End until August 26th 2023
In this edition it’s a pleasure to delve into the madcap comedy satire Spitting image – Idiots assemble which is on at the Phoenix theatre not far from Tottenham court road tube station London on until the 26th of August 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 conte...
6m Jul 05, 2023
6m
58: An Insight into Guys and Dolls at the Bridge Theatre until Feb 2023 and the audio described experience
In this edition It’s our pleasure to shine a spotlight on the critically acclaimed innovative production of Musical Guys and Dolls which is on at the Bridge Theatre with an extended run until 24th February 2023. We delve into the audio described experience and touch tour which took place on Saturday the 10th of June and preview the next audio described performance on Saturday the 18th of Novemb...
8m Jul 03, 2023
8m
57: An Insight into Groundhog day Ad on July 7th 23 at Old Vic and preview of Pygmalion
In this edition we delve into the Fabulous new production of Groundhog Day the musical which is on at the Old Vic on the cut in Waterloo London till the 19th August 2023 with an audio described performance on Friday the 7th of July 2023 at 730 pm with a touch tour beforehand information on the access experience and preview of next play - Pygmalion. A view on access – our regular showcase into ...
8m Jun 27, 2023
8m
56: An insight into the visual aspects of Cinderella from English National Ballet at the Royal Albert Hall June 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 enter...
6m Jun 22, 2023
6m
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
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 – ou...
6m Jun 16, 2023
6m
54: AVOA Presents a showcase of Patriots at the Noel Coward Theatre on until August 19th 2023 & AD preview
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 vis...
6m Jun 14, 2023
6m
52: A Showcase of the Peacock theatre access & AD, The Rocky Horror Show, Eye matter group & Sadlers Summer preview
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 ...
8m Jun 05, 2023
8m
52: AVOA Presents an Insight into Regents Park Open Air Theatre, an Insight into Once on this Island and forthcoming shows June 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 o...
6m Jun 04, 2023
6m
49: AVOA - An Insight into Its a Motherf**king Pleasure and the Soho Theatre London -May 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...
4m Jun 02, 2023
4m
53: AVOA presents an exploration of the revival of Aspects of Love at the Lyric theatre until Nov 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 acces...
6m Jun 01, 2023
6m
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
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 entertai...
15m May 30, 2023
15m
49: An Insight into the Royal Court - Sloane Square during the Ad of Black Superhero May 2023 and forthcoming preview
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 insig...
6m May 18, 2023
6m
50: An Insight into Ain't too proud - The life and times of the Temptations and the Prince Edward Theatre May 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 i...
5m May 15, 2023
5m