We provide information, guidance, kits and support for Audio Describers Members, Venues and Description services in Scotland.

Scotland
Joined August 2022
Audio Described - Friday 23rd August @ 5pm Mairi Campbell: Living Stone Venue: Scottish Storytelling Centre, Netherbow Theatre, 43-45 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1SR Ticket Cost £12 - £14 Box Office Number: 0131 226 0002 Email: [email protected]
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Extant and VICS (Visually Impaired Creators Scotland) are hosting an open house drop-in session on access for visually impaired audiences, supported by @ZOOvenues Friday 2nd August, 11:30-1:30pm At ZOO Southside, 117 Nicolson Street, Cabaret Bar Join us! extant.org.uk/open-house-ses…
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Accessible venues are key for people with visual impairment. This is a campaign devised and led by Sight Scotland’s policy group with the aim of letting venues across Scotland know that small changes can have a big impact! Read our report here: ow.ly/4q8A50SI0VR
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A new initiative by Audio Description Association Scotland (ADAS) has brought AD to some big-name concerts in Scotland. But, will it soon be available in the rest of the UK? Listen from 10 minutes 30 seconds to hear more. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00213…
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Get the Party Started! Have you got tickets to see P!nk at Hampden on Friday 28th June? There will be live Audio Description available at the event. If you would like to make use of the service contact us at [email protected]
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Did you know that more of your favourite venues are equipped with Audio Description? Audio Description is available, not only in theatres, galleries, cinemas, air shows etc, but also for large scale concerts and gigs. Email [email protected] or visit ow.ly/enmK50ROsrK
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We're holding an Information Day at Renfield St. Stephen's, Bath Street, Glasgow on Thursday 15 June from 12.30 PM to 3 PM. We'll have information stalls and speakers from Visibility Scotland, RNIB, Guide Dogs and VINCYP. Contact [email protected] for more info.
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Happy #InternationalWomensDay There's much to celebrate ✨ about women's achievements, yet we all know there's more to do. Worldwide🌎 let's #EmbraceEquity & build a better world for women everywhere. Collectively we can all forge positive change #IWD2023👉🏽bit.ly/IWD2023
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This show will pull on your harp strings 🎼 (sorry not sorry for the bad pun) Experience the true-life musical adventure of #WhenMountainsMeet, 25 + 26 January in Glasgow at @ccfest. Find tickets here: bit.ly/WhenMountainsMeet
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Is it too early to start watching Christmas films? If you're on the fence, how about festive zombie comedy musical Anna and the Apocalypse (@AATApocalypse)... ? All the joy of Christmas with a bit of Halloween thrown in! Watch now watch.eventive.org/mysoundci…
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Ever considered attending an Audio Described ballet performance? The latest brilliant podcast from our pals at @scottishballet talks about what it's like, and how visually impaired audiences can enjoy the show. 🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/1TD…
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We want everyone to be able to see Cinderella so we've a host of pricing options to help! 😍 🎁 Preview performance tickets for only £15 🎁 Tennertain 🎁 Student Tuesdays 🎁 Rep Discovery Deal More info 👉 dundeerep.co.uk/pricing 📅 26 Nov - 31 Dec 🎫 dundeerep.co.uk/whats-on/cin…
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The clocks have gone back and the dark nights are rolling in... 🕛 This Hallowe'en stream The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, a gothic tale of double lives and inner demons filmed live within the century-old walls of historic @LeithTheatre. BOOK: nationaltheatrescotland.com/…
The stars keep coming in for @pandpsortof 🌟🌟🌟🌟"A raucous love-song to the beloved novel" @The_Q_R 📅Until 5 Nov 🍾Olivier Award-winning musical comedy 🎟️lyceum.org.uk/whats-on/produ… – at Edinburgh, Scotland
⭐⭐⭐⭐ A raucous love-song to the beloved novel, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) isn't out to bury Austen, but to praise her. On @lyceumtheatre until Nov 5th and a hot ticket! Thanks for the laughs @pandpsortof theqr.co.uk/2022/10/21/revie…
Have you ever wondered how the world might look like to visually impaired people? It's #EyeWeek 👀 and we thought this video will help you understand how things typically look to those living with five different conditions affecting vision. bit.ly/35JwwlC
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Coming soon! The first online cinema dedicated to audio-described film and designed specifically with #VisuallyImpaired film lovers in mind. Sign up to the mailing list to get front row seats when My Sound Cinema opens on Friday 30th September: mysoundcinema.com
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RNIB - Shape and Share Event - taking place on Sat 5th Nov at Edinburgh Zoo. There will be a fun Enrichment activity run by the zoo before the families can explore. Bookings for this event are now open! For more information contact the CYPF Team by emailing: [email protected].
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Here it is! Trailer drop for DON'T MAKE TEA Coming to @traversetheatre – 5th to 8th October Book here traverse.co.uk/whats-on/even… Integrated BSL, Audio Description & Captions for every performance. Fri 7th Oct will be a dedicated mask-wearing performance.
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Interested in becoming an Audio Describer for theatre in Scotland? Training course in Edinburgh this October. opportunities.creativescotla… shared via @creativescots #audiodescription #audiodescriptiontraining #access #accessibility #training #theatre #scottishtheatre
“And still my motto is: I dare!” Burn is a new creation from legendary Scottish artist @AlanCumming & internationally renowned, Olivier award-winning choreographer Steven Hoggett. Our copro with @TheJoyceTheater & @edintfest arrives in Glasgow tomorrow: nationaltheatrescotland.com/…