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.

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.

Black Drop Effect
Nardi Simpson’s immersive drama examining emotions and contested views of Captain Cook’s legacy.
Bankstown Arts Centre
18 January, 8pm (tactile tour will begin at 7pm)
(Note that this date has been changed from 16 January)

Bran Nue Dae
Jimmy Chi’s exuberant, hilarious and hopeful homegrown musical gets a 30th birthday revival.
Riverside Theatres
24 January, 7.30pm (audio description, no tactile tour)

She Conjured the Clouds
A magical adventure of the senses for both kids and adults by acclaimed artist Justene Williams, accessible to all audiences.
Campbelltown Arts Centre
17 January, 1.30pm (tactile tour will begin at 12.30pm)

Anthem
Five of Australia’s finest writers reunite to ask if Australia really does sing with one voice.
Roslyn Packer Theatre, Walsh Bay
19 January, 5pm (tactile tour will begin at 4pm)

Audio description provided by Vision Australia.

Black Cockatoo
The inspiring tale of 13 Aboriginal men who became the first Australian cricketers to tour England.
Ensemble Theatre
23 January, 11am (tactile tour at 10.20am)
25 January, 4.30pm (no tactile tour)

Contemporary Kids x Fambo: A Queer Festival for all Kinds of Families
Celebrating the LGBTIQA+ experience for families with performance, art making and dress-ups.
Museum of Contemporary Art
Tactile tours available at each session

Lady Tabouli
A piercing and deliciously funny (until it’s not) examination of culture clash in contemporary Australia.
Riverside Theatres
16 January, 7.45pm (audio description)

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.