a View on Access – A regular showcase into some of the latest arts culture and entertainment and their venues and how accessible and inclusive they are for those visually impaired.
In This edition I shine a spotlight on Amelie the musical that I saw mid July 2021 which is showing at the Criterion Theatre right next to Piccadilly Tube Station

Extensive access information is available on the website https://www.cft.org.uk/your-visit/access
And to book tickets call Call: 01243 781312

You’ve been listening to A view on access – written, presented and produced by Tim Calvert for RNIB Connect and the Audio description association this insight into Amelie at the Criterion theatre

To find out more, to feedback or request an arts and culture show, event or venue to be featured email aviewonacess@gmail.com

AVOA - Amelie At The Criterion Theatre July 2021

An arty edition of a view on access that shines a spotlight on a new art exhibition with a difference that first premiered at the Birmingham Hippodrome from May to July –Van Gogh Alive is now open in Kensington gardens right opposite the Royal Albert hall and runs until September the 26th and then at Media City Manchester from October 22nd until January23rd 2022


Van Gogh Alive is not an art exhibition in the traditional sense. It is an immersive multimedia art experience which combines high definition projections of Van Gogh's paintings with digital surround sound. Imagery and animations are projected at a scale that offers visitors the ability to see the details of the artist’s work like never before.

With an array of live audio described performances and assistance available on those days, 12 in all the remaining ones will take place on
Sun 15 Aug – 12 noon, 2pm, 4pm
Mon 16 Aug – 3pm
Sun 12 Sept – 12 noon, 2pm, 4pm
Mon 13 Sept – 3pm

For more info or to book tickets visit

https://vangoghaliveuk.com/london/access/

A View on access is written presented and produced by Tim Calvert for RNIB CONNECT RADIO AND ONLINE PLUS THE AUDIO DESCRIPTION ASSOCIATION 

To find out more, to feedback or request an arts and culture show, event or venue to be featured email aviewonacess@gmail.com

AVOA - Van Gogh Alive UK -Kennsington Gardens Summer 2021

A Preview of the audio described performances of South Pacific on at the Chichester Festival Theatre until September 5th 2021

A view on access is written presented and produced by Tim Calvert of Calvert Creative Concepts for the Audio description association and RNIB CONNECT RADIO 

for more information and to feedback email
aviewonaccess@gmail.com

AVOA - Preview Of AD Of South Pacific At Chichester Festival Theatre Aug 21

A view on access that showcases audio description and accessibility in relation to venues and their content
This time round not only a reflection into a recent visit to the Sheffield cruible during their production of Victoria Wood’s Talent but an exploration of new audio description company – Hear the picture who provided it for this production but have a total new approach and creative vision in incorporating audio description  - More of that shortly and a preview of the next audio described performance at the Crucible Typical Girls

To find out more information on these performances and what else is on at Sheffield theatres visit https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/
To book tickets call the box office 0114 249 6000

A view on access is written presented and produced by Tim Calvert of Calvert Creative Concepts for RNIB CONNECT Radio and the Audio description association and can be found on Audio boom and Sound cloud online 
To find out more or to feedback about audio description or accessible performances and to request a venue, entity or production to be featured email aviewonaccess@gmail.com

AVOA - Sheffield Crucible And Audio Description Company Hear The Picture August 2021

A view on access, our regular showcase of accessibility and audio description in the world of the arts
This time round a preview of this year’s Greenwhich and Docklands International Festival (the GDIF) and all the events with audio description.

The GDIF this year runs from the 27th of Aug till 11th September 2021

visit the website at
https://festival.org/gdif/access-at-gdif/

it’s a spectacular LINE UP of events this year with something for everyone that is simply not to be missed
To find out what is being audio described around the country visit vocaleyes.co.uk
A view on access is written presented and produced by Tim Calvert of Calvert Creative Concepts for RNIB CONNECT Radio and the Audio description association and can be found on Audio boom and Sound cloud online 
To find out more or to feedback about audio description or accessible performances and to request a venue, entity or production to be featured email aviewonaccess@gmail.com

AVOA- Greenwich. Docklands, International Festival Aug 28th -Sept 11th 2021

of a view on access – that this time round reflects on the accessibility of Hampstead Theatre and an insight into the two character play and previews the latest play the Memory of Water that runs until October 16th and has an audio described performance on that day

A view on access is written presented and produced by Tim Calvert of Calvert Creative Concepts for RNIB CONNECT Radio and the Audio description association and can be found on Audio boom and Sound cloud online 
To find out more or to feedback about audio description or accessible performances email aviewonaccess@gmail.com

AVOA- Hampstead Theatre Access And Memory Of Water Preview Sept 2021

A View on Access – Which is a showcase of how accessible and inclusive arts and entertainment venues are and an insight into the content they offer this time,  Sadlers wells and Peacock theatre and Lilian Baylis Studio Preview of audio described performances and access information

For further information about Access facilities, workshops, assisted performances and events, please email access@sadlerswells.com or telephone: 020 7863 8128.

A view on access is written presented and produced by Tim Calvert of Calvert Creative Concepts for RNIB CONNECT Radio and the Audio description association and can be found on Audio boom and Sound cloud online 
To find out more or to feedback about audio description or accessible performances or to request a venue or production to be featured email aviewonaccess@gmail.com
Until next time keep smiling through and stay safe

AVOA - Sadlers Wells And Peacock Theatre - Access And Whats Coming Up In October 2021

A view on access – Which shines a light on the latest entertainment and offers an insight into the accessibility on offer 
Tom Stoppard’s latest play Leopoldstadt opened briefly in January 2020 before being put on hold for over 18 months by the pandemic
It’s currently on at the Wyndham Theatre right next to Leicester square tube until October 30th 2021

For information on access at the Wyndham email access@delfontmackintosh.co.uk
To book tickets for Lepoldstadt and future performances call 0844 482 5151 or visit the website www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk/
For more information about audio described performance or to download introductory notes visit vocal eyes.co.uk 

A view on access is written presented and produced by Tim Calvert of Calvert Creative Concepts for RNIB CONNECT Radio and the Audio description association and can be found on Audio boom and Sound cloud online 
To find out more or to feedback about audio description or accessible performances and to request a venue, entity or production to be featured email aviewonaccess@gmail.com
Until next time keep smiling through and stay safe

AVOA - Lepoldstadt And The Wyndham Theatre October 2021

A view on access – Panto preview part 1 Winter 2021
Welcome to this a view on access Panto preview part 1 for Winter 2021
A view on access is a journey and showcase of the best entertainment on offer in relation to access, inclusion, audio description and the venues that offer it 
Its Panto time again and there are some fabulous shows on offer in different parts of the country this festive seasons
This time round I will delve into four  of those with audio described performances in December
These are The Regent Theatre in Stoke- On Trent and Cinderella.on the 16th, Also on the 16th Sleeping Beauty at the Lyceum in Sheffield The Milton Keynes Theatre with Jack and the Beanstalk on the 22nd and The Mayflower in Sheffield with Cinderella on the 28th of December

To find out about other audio described performances you can visit vocaleyes.co.uk
 A view on access is written presented and produced by myself Tim Calvert of Calvert Creative Concepts for RNIB CONNECT Radio and the Audio description association and can be found on Audio boom and Sound cloud online 
To find out more or to feedback about audio description or accessible performances or to get involved or request a show or venue to be featured email aviewonaccess@gmail.com
Until next time happy Christmas, enjoy the arts keep smiling through and stay safe

Audio Description Association