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.
Audio Described performance Sunday 7 January 1pm
Hi-VisAudio description and tactile tour on
Saturday 13 January 1.30pm
Audio Described performance Sunday 14 January 1pm
Audio Described performance Friday 19 January 7pm
Audio Described performance Sunday 21 January 1pm
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.
Audio description during show, tactile tour commences prior to show on Sunday 7 January 12pm
Hi-VisAudio description and tactile tour on
Saturday 13 January 1.30pm
Audio description during show, tactile tour commences prior to show on Sunday 14 January 12pm
Audio description during show, tactile tour commences prior to show on Friday 19 January 6pm
Audio description during show, tactile tour commences prior to show on Sunday 21 January 12pm
AUDITORY CONTENT
Shows with this symbol indicate which shows are highly auditory and have low visual content, which can aid people who are blind or have low vision to decide whether they can access a show.
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.
