Vision

AUDIO DESCRIPTION

Audio description is a service provided for patrons who are blind or have low vision. Audio describers give live, verbal descriptions of actions, costumes, scenery, and other visual elements of a performance. This is done during gaps in the dialogue via a small earpiece, provided to patrons pre-show. The audio description begins 10 minutes prior to the performance and provides program details together with descriptions of costumes and stage settings. Patrons must book the service in advance and pick up a free FM headset on arrival.

A Broadcast Coup
Audio Described performances on 23rd February at 11:00am and 25th February at 3:30 pm

TACTILE TOURS

Tactile tours allow patrons who are blind or have low vision to have a hands-on experience. Depending on the production/installation, patrons are given access to costumes, props and stage set in order to capture the atmosphere of the work. Tactile tours occur before the performance. Patrons must book in advance.
 
Two best friends save the world’s last Tassie Tiger and discover First Nations culture on the way in this magical work of family theatre. Sydney Opera House, Drama Theatre 8 January, 1 pm (Audio description during show, tactile tour commences prior to show at 12pm)

Inspired by performer Debra Keenahan’s lived experience comes a powerful new work reflecting on the blasé ill-treatment of people viewed as ‘outside the norm’. Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre 14 January, 8 pm (Audio description during show, tactile tour commences prior to show at 7.15pm)

Frida Kahlo: The Life of an Icon
This absorbing interactive exhibition takes you beyond Frida Kahlo’s art and into the pivotal moments of her life and work, a unique way to experience a defiantly original feminist icon. The Cutaway at Barangaroo 19 January and 22 January, 10 am (Audio description including tactile tour)

PRE-SHOW NOTES
Pre-show notes are available upon request for any production. Please email access@sydneyfestival.org.au

ASSISTANCE ANIMALS

Assistance animals are welcome at all Festival events and venues, bookings are essential. If you are blind or have low vision and want to attend an event at Sydney Festival, Guide Dogs NSW/ACT can provide you with free training on how to travel safely from any location to your event at the Festival. Call 1800 804 805 to discuss your travel needs.

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