National Theatre London Audio Description Round Up 25 March 2022

Now for the next in our regular slots here on RNIB Connect Radio highlighting what is on offer at the National Theatre in London for blind and partially sighted people.

Our Toby Davey was joined again by David Bellwood, Head of Access at the National Theatre to chat about a couple of up-coming audio described shows at the National Theatre and a couple of gems from the archives that are available online with audio description via ntathome.com.

Audio described performances at the NT included:

Middle - A new play by David Aldridge, all about love and relationships, audio described on Saturday 28 May 2.30pm, touch tour 1pm in the Dorfman Theatre

The Farther + The Assassin - A new play by Anupama Chandrasekhar telling the story of the man who murdered Gandhi, audio described on Saturday 11 June at 2pm, touch tour 12.30pm in the Olivier Theatre

Audio described performances available online via NT at Home recommended by David included:

Oliver Twist, Leeds Playhouse / Ramps on The Moon,

Chewing Gum Dreams, The Yard Theatre / Bush Theatre.

To find out more about the National Theatre’s audio description offer and services for blind and partially sighted people do either call the NT on 020 7452 3961 or visit the NT website - https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk

And for more about NTatHome.com and to view many theatre productions online with audio description do visit - https://www.ntathome.com

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