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The Memory of Water - Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse Theatres A major 30th anniversary revival of Shelagh Stephenson’s play which won the Olivier Award for Best Comedy...

For Liverpool VI adults, we are offering Free Theatre tickets! Join us on Saturday 14th March at Liverpool Everyman to experience Enhance 'The Memory Of Water'. We will attend Meet Extant (11:45am), the Touch Tour (1pm) and performance (2pm).
Email admin@extant.org.uk
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Access to Work 2026 - Graeae

Have your say on your experience of Access to Work.

To inform our response to The Public Accounts Committee Inquiry, we’ve created a short survey for our community and for those who would prefer to submit their evidence through Graeae.

graeae.org/resource/acc...

Extant Future Labs - EXTANT Extant are launching performance labs in Spring suitable for visually impaired artists. They will take place in London and the Midlands.

Apply for our Future Labs programmes - taking place in London (18th & 19th March) and the Midlands (3rd & 4th June). Labs will be led by our AD, Dr Maria Oshodi and TAD, Tam Gilbert. This opportunity is open to visually impaired people only.
Information👇
extant.org.uk/extant-futur...

Online training from a visually impaired perspective - EXTANT Ava Brewster, reflects on her experiences of online training as visually impaired trainee creative producer and provides some useful tips.

Our Trainee Creative Producer, Ava Brewster, reflects on accessing online training as a visually impaired attendee — what worked, what didn’t, and how providers can better support visually impaired participants. A practical, honest look at inclusive learning: extant.org.uk/online-train...

Dance Description –Phenomenon or Fallacy - EXTANT Dr Maria Oshodi, Artistic Director and CEO, reflects on her experiences of Dance description in theatre- Phenomenon or Fallacy.

Read Dr Maria Oshodi's latest blog on Dance Description - Phenomenon or Fallacy. From an audience perspective, Maria reflects on her access experiences and reveals Extant's upcoming access dramaturgy collaboration...find out more below!
extant.org.uk/dance-descri...

The Memory of Water - Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse Theatres A major 30th anniversary revival of Shelagh Stephenson’s play which won the Olivier Award for Best Comedy...

Free Theatre tickets for VI audiences! Join us on Saturday 14th March at Liverpool Everyman to experience The Memory Of Water. Ticket holders will attend Meet Extant (11:45am), the pre-show Touch Tour (1pm) and performance (2pm).
Email admin@extant.org.uk
everymanplayhouse.com/event/the-me...

Jobs & Opportunities - Archive Consultant Disability Arts Online (DAO) is looking for an Archive Consultant to support its landmark heritage project, ‘Cripping Culture: a Journey into Disability Arts Heritage’. There is a maximum budget of £5...

From our friends at @disabilityarts.bsky.social who are recruiting a freelance Archive Consultant to support its landmark heritage project, ‘Cripping Culture: a Journey into Disability Arts Heritage’.
Fee: £5,400
Deadline: March 2nd, 12 noon.
UK/remote
Apply👇
disabilityarts.online/opportunity-...

Audio-described tour: Monument to the Unimportant Audio-described by VocalEyes. Join VocalEyes describer Di Langford to explore the Monument to the Unimportant exhibition at London's Pace Gallery. The group exhibition brings together sculptures, pain...

Coming up on Saturday 7th February, 3pm an audio described tour of Monument: To the Unimportant, by VocalEyes at London's Pace Gallery. Tickets are free!🏛️
vocaleyes.co.uk/events/audio...

Extant Connect is an online monthly session for VI artists. Our next online session Monday 26th January, 7–8.30pm, Louisa Sanfey (ADM) & Ava Brewster (TCP) will share Extant's upcoming plans, including opportunities to experiment and have work platformed. 📧louisa@extant.org.uk

Book your bespoke Extant Enhance training today! - EXTANT Extant offers tailored consultancy for venues and theatre companies for visually impaired artists and audiences.

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, head to our website:
extant.org.uk/book-your-be...

Extant Future Labs - EXTANT Extant are launching performance labs in Spring suitable for visually impaired artists. They will take place in London and the Midlands.

Come and test ideas in our creative performance Labs this Spring in London and the Midlands! Led by our AD, Dr Maria Oshodi, and TAD, Tam Gilbert, we invite you to explore new creative ideas. This opportunity is for visually impaired people only. Apply👇
extant.org.uk/extant-futur...

Two performers sit on chair, framed between two audience members standing and watching the scene.

Join us for our next No Dramas session - free drama workshops for VI adults led by VI facilitators- on Monday 2nd February 6-8pm, at Battersea Arts Centre, London. Facilitated by Tam Gilbert and Terry James. A meet and greet service is also available. Email admin@extant.org.uk.

An introduction to access options for visually impaired audiences 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 acc...

Calling all Artists! 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 @edfringe.bsky.social
connect.edfringe.com/events/199317

Heather Gilmore, star of Extant’s Sheer and The Chairs, has a role in a new comedy series called ‘Can You Keep a Secret’ starring Dawn French and Mark Heap. The show starts on Wednesday 7th January on BBC1 for 6 episodes and follows the broadcast of Traitors!

The Extant team, VICS and Holly Gifford stand for a group photo outside ZOO playground. Louisa and Ellen are holding the ZOO playground show board.

2025 has been a joyous year for Extant. We've welcomed new team members, ran theatre trips, No Dramas, supported VI artists, rolled out Enhance Year 2, increased accessibility at Edinburgh Festival Fringe and there might also be a doctor in the house? Roll on 2026 for even more!

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

Macbeth - Derby Theatre

Derby Theatre Audio described performances on Thursday 9th April, 2:30pm & Saturday 11th April, 2:30pm
derbytheatre.co.uk/event/macbeth/

Macbeth | Octagon Bolton 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

Octagon Bolton Audio Described Performance Saturday 21st March, 2pm
octagonbolton.co.uk/events/macbeth

Hull Truck Audio Described performance: Saturday 14 February, 2pm
www.hulltruck.co.uk/whats-on/dra...

Congratulations to our former Trainee Artistic Director, Benjamin Wilson, who will be performing in Macbeth at Hull Truck Theatre, Octagon Bolton and Derby from February-April 2026🗡️👑
Audio Described performance dates below!

An introduction to access options for visually impaired audiences 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 acc...

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/events/199317

Digital Culture Podcast Episode #15 – Inclusive digital storytelling with Louisa Sanfey and Tam Gilbert from Extant Discover how Extant’s award-winning project The Unseen used digital storytelling and inclusive creative practices to raise awareness of domestic abuse in the visually impaired community.

Interested in inclusive digital storytelling? Have a listen to Digital Culture Network's 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/knowledge/di...

Jobs & Opportunities - Artistic Director 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 disabl...

🚨Brand new role available! @disabilityarts.bsky.social 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.
disabilityarts.online/opportunity-...

Jobs & Opportunities - Heritage Project Coordinator 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 ...

Opportunity from @disabilityarts.bsky.social 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).
disabilityarts.online/opportunity-...

A mixed race man with dreads on stage with an older white man wearing a flat cap and white woman in her late 30s. Text above on an orange background reads: Join our Team. Text below reads: Artistic Director. disabilityarts.online/artistic-director.

We're looking for an Artistic Director!

If you'd like to find out more about the role follow the link below to read the job pack. You can also book a place on our recruitment information session being held on Thursday 11th December.

disabilityarts.online/opportunity-...

A campfire set as part of the performance of 'A Merry Misrule'. There are three wooden pillars, which hoist a white canvas, illuminated by fairy lights. In the middle of the set are tree logs and wooden benches, with a lit campfire. In the background, a small wooden set, which hangs numerous pots and pans.

VI audiences are invited to the Enhance Performance of 'A Merry Misrule' on Friday 5th December at Battersea Arts Centre. In preparation, Wild Rumpus received Touch Tour training yesterday, delivered by an Extant visually impaired facilitator. Tickets are still available🎄
bac.org.uk/whats-on/a-m...

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 December, 6–8pm at Battersea Arts Centre. Meet & greet from access workers at 5:15pm Clapham Junction station. Sign up: admin@extant.org.uk

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?
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Book your bespoke Extant Enhance training today! - EXTANT Extant offers tailored consultancy for venues and theatre companies for visually impaired artists and audiences.

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, head to our website:
extant.org.uk/book-your-be...

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... extant.org.uk/state-of-acc...