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We are the UK's leading company of visually impaired artists & theatre practitioners 🦮🧑🦯
Joined March 2010
Our latest newsletter is out! Read about our Edinburgh Festival Fringe success, Enhance year 2 programme, and meet a new staff member. Also is there a Dr. in the house? https://t.co/NxLWHxrhQ0
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Casting call 🎭BJ Edwards is casting a visually impaired actress to take part in a two-hander play, ‘Refuge’. The role is a woman aged 35-45, and rehearsals will be in the Midlands for 1 week in March 2026. £650 for the week, plus accommodation/travel. Email bjthequill@gmail.com
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Derby Theatre Audio described performances on Thursday 9th April, 2:30pm & Saturday 11th April, 2:30pm https://t.co/JhKhnJaPHG
derbytheatre.co.uk
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Octagon Bolton Audio Described Performance Saturday 21st March, 2pm https://t.co/XpoOK1oxW9
octagonbolton.co.uk
Shakespeare's iconic tragedy is brought to life in a powerful new production.In a country ravaged by war and rebellion, a fragile peace has finally broken
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Hull Truck Audio Described performance: Saturday 14 February, 2pm https://t.co/mdWuRdU8We
hulltruck.co.uk
Macbeth Don’t miss this powerful and chilling production of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy, which lays bare the human cost of unchecked ambition.
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Congratulations to our former Trainee Artistic Director, Benjamin Wilson, who will be performing in Macbeth at Hull Truck Theatre, Octagon Bolton and Derby Theatre from February-April 2026🗡️👑 Audio Described performance dates below!
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Join Louisa Sanfey (Extant) and Kirin Saeed (Visually Impaired Creators Scotland) on 20th January, 3pm-4pm for a free online workshop on an introduction to access options for visually impaired audiences. A space to demystify terminology and share tips.
connect.edfringe.com
A workshop exploring options that artists can use to include access for visually impaired audiences in their work. Using Extant’s ‘ladder of access’ tool, we’ll consider how to audit the level of...
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Interested in inclusive digital storytelling? Have a listen to @ace_dcn Podcast Episode 15 with the Extant team. Tam Gilbert and Louisa Sanfey discuss Unseen, a powerful audio drama about domestic abuse in the blind and VI community
digitalculturenetwork.org.uk
Explore the Digital Culture Network Knowledge Hub to boost your digital confidence with expert-led guides and tools for arts and culture professionals.
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🚨Brand new role available! @disabilityarts are recruiting a new Artistic Director. They're looking for a disabled creative leader who will play a pivotal part in shaping their next chapter. Deadline: Before 12 noon on 19th January 2026. https://t.co/F6gVk3fEA8
disabilityarts.online
We are thrilled to be opening applications for a brand-new Artistic Director role at Disability Arts Online. As we celebrate over two decades of championing disability arts, we’re looking for a...
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Opportunity from @disabilityarts who are recruiting a Heritage Project Coordinator to support their landmark project, ‘Cripping Culture: a Journey into Disability Arts Heritage'. Deadline to apply is Monday 8th December (before 12 noon). https://t.co/7C8VAiebVf
disabilityarts.online
We are looking for a Heritage Project Coordinator to support our landmark project, 'Cripping Culture: a Journey into Disability Arts Heritage'. This is a fantastic opportunity to help share the story...
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VI audiences are invited to the Enhance Performance of 'A Merry Misrule' on Friday 5th Dec at BAC. In preparation, Wild Rumpus received Touch Tour training yesterday, delivered by an Extant visually impaired facilitator. Tickets are still available🎄 https://t.co/p5Csm3jRCQ
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No Dramas is our free drama workshop for visually impaired adults, led by our VI Trainee Artistic Director, Tam Gilbert. Join us on Monday 8th Dec 6–8pm at Battersea Arts Centre. Meet & greet from access workers at 5:15pm Clapham Junction station. Sign up admin@extant.org.uk
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Calling all venues and theatre companies: commission us to work on your access dramaturgy and your access training needs! “Brilliant training, very clear and hugely practical.” If you would like to receive our Commissions menu or find out more👇 https://t.co/PIhKEeNj4K
extant.org.uk
Extant offers tailored consultancy for venues and theatre companies for visually impaired artists and audiences.
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What is the difference between access consultancy, access dramaturgy and a car crash? In the turbulent world of theatremaking, our Artistic Director honestly critiques three recent different experiences of integrated access consultancies...
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Have you read our Thinker-In-Residence's latest blog? From an archival and photographic practice, Aisling Keavey has written a fascinating blog about their practice led research and about starting at the company. https://t.co/uOHFanUdjj
extant.org.uk
Aisling Keavey discusses her practice led research and lived experience archive and the comparisons to Extant's practice.
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Led by our TCP, Ava Brewster, Extant Connect is back online for visually impaired adults on Monday 24th November 7-8:30pm. We’ll be workshopping ideas for research and development (R&D) and will demystify the R&D process. To sign up, email louisa@extant.org.uk
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We're seeking visually impaired individuals with prison experience. This includes individuals who have either firsthand experience of prison or who have visited prisons and can share their insights. Interviews will be confidential. Deadline: 25th November https://t.co/6PNUUjer0b
extant.org.uk
We are looking to speak with visually impaired individuals who have either firsthand experience of prison or who have visited prisons or can share insights.
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Our fun and friendly No Dramas workshops are back on 17th November 6-8pm at @battersea_arts These are free drama workshops for VI adults. Our TAD, Tam Gilbert and TCP, Ava Brewster will be leading. Meet and Greet and access support is available. Email admin@extant.org.uk
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Visually impaired audiences are invited to attend the Enhance performance of 'A Merry Misrule' by Wild Rumpus on 5th Dec, 3:15pm at @battersea_arts Join the immersive Touch Tour at 2:30pm, which will feature a live presentation of programme notes. https://t.co/p5Csm3jjNi
bac.org.uk
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Louisa Sanfey from @extantltd shares how creative mentoring opportunities led to @QLabApp becoming screen reader accessible - a game-changer for visually impaired sound designers. 🎧Hear more in our latest Digital Culture Podcast episode: https://t.co/lWn56jNdOt [Video
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