We are pleased to be able to provide audio descriptions for our autumn 2021 tour.
Co-written by former Northern Ballet Premier Dancer Pippa Moore and VocalEyes, these audio descriptions offer a unique insight into our productions and bringing our performances to life.
You will hear descriptions of the movement, action and drama on stage with music played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia.
15 minutes prior to the performance, you will hear pre-show notes which describe the set, props and costumes via your headset or audio description device.
Upcoming events
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be offering visually impaired patrons access to a free Insight Talk in place of a traditional Touch Tour.
Our listings below let you know where and when our Audio Described performances and Insight Talks will be taking place.
Audio Descriptions and Insight Talks are subject to Government and industry guidance to provide Covid safe experiences for audiences and staff.
Leeds Playhouse, Dangerous Liaisons
Thursday 2 - Saturday 11 September 2021
Audio Description (pre-recorded): Saturday 11 September, 2.30pm
Nottingham Theatre Royal, Merlin
Saturday 25 September - Saturday 2 October 2021
Audio Description: Saturday 2 October, 2.30pm
Insight Talk: Saturday 2 October, 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Sheffield Lyceum Theatre, Merlin
Tuesday 2 - Saturday 6 November 2021
Audio Description: Saturday 6 November, 2pm
Insight Talk: Saturday 6 November, 12pm - 1pm
Leeds Grand Theatre, Merlin
Tuesday 9 - Saturday 20 November 2021
Audio Description: Saturday 12 November, 2pm
Insight Talk: Saturday 12 November, 12pm - 1pm
Southampton Mayflower, Merlin
Thursday 2 - Saturday 4 December 2021
Audio Description: Saturday 4 December, 2pm
Insight Talk: Saturday 4 December, 12pm - 1pm
Visually Impaired Patron
'I used to go and see dance companies regularly before losing a lot of my eyesight. I did not think I would be able to go to any dance performances ever again… A friend encouraged me to go to an audio-visual performance and touch tour and your ballet was my first experience of this… it made such a positive difference and I will be returning to see further dance performances. Thank you Northern Ballet for such a good touch tour.'
Visually Impaired Patron
'I didn’t know what to expect but the music and description gelled really well together. I was enthralled with it — it was as if everything else around you didn’t exist.'
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