[dbaust] Perth - Audio Described Theatre - Upcoming Events

From: Erika Webb <erikaweb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Erika Webb <erikaweb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:19:36 -0800 (PST)
Perth - Audio Described Theatre - Upcoming Events
 
 
•         The Winter’s Tale, Perth International Arts Festival, Saturday 25 
February @ 1.30pm, His Majesty’s Theatre.
 

•         Henry V, Perth International Arts Festival, Saturday 25 February @ 
7.30pm, His Majesty’s Theatre.
 

•         National Interest, Black Swan State Theatre Company, Saturday 19 
March @ 2.15pm, State Theatre Centre of WA.
 

•         Arcadia, Black Swan State Theatre Company, Saturday 31 March @ 
2.15pm, State Theatre Centre of WA.
 
 
Audio Description captures the visual elements of theatre performances by 
describing the ‘unheard’ aspects that are essential to understanding a story 
line. This service brings entertainment to life for people who are blind or 
vision impaired whilst being unobtrusive to the user. Users of the service are 
given a small earpiece and receiver into which they hear a volunteer describe 
aspects of the set, costumes and action. The service commences 10 minutes prior 
to the start of the performance so that the set and other elements can be 
described or sections of the programme can be read to the patron. 
 

Tactile tours may also be provided as part of the service. The purpose of the 
tour is to give patrons an understanding of the costumes and stage set. Patrons 
will be escorted onto the set so that they get an idea of the dimensions, they 
will be able to touch the props being used, and where the entrances and exits 
are so they know where characters enter. Patrons will also be able to handle 
the costumes being worn by the actors.
 

Perth Theatre Trust venues at which audio description is currently available 
are His Majesty’s Theatre, State Theatre Centre of WA and Subiaco Arts Centre.
 

Tickets for audio described performances are available through BOCS Group 
Ticketing on 9321 6831 or at groups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx  It is essential 
patrons advise the booking agent that the audio described service will be 
required at the time of booking. Tickets for the service can be purchased up to 
five working days prior to the performance, after which audio described seats 
which have not been sold will be released to the general public.  
 

Please note that Audio Description subscriptions can be purchased for the Black 
Swan State Theatre Company 2012 Season; please contact them directly on 6212 
9300 for further details and purchases. Patrons are requested to arrive at 
least 30 minutes prior to the performance in order to collect their equipment 
and be comfortably seated until the audio description commences.

 
For further information regarding the Audio Description Service, or to add your 
name to the database to receive show updates, please contact Alice Jorgensen or 
Lorraine Rice on 08 6212 9200 or email ad@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[dbaust] Perth - Audio Described Theatre - Upcoming Events

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