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Call Out: Visually Impaired People with Prison Experience - EXTANT

Extant @extantltd.bsky.social · 6d

We're seeking visually impaired individuals with prison experience. This includes individuals who have either firsthand experience of prison or who have visited prisons and can share their insights. Interviews will be confidential.
Deadline: 27th October.
extant.org.uk/call-out-vis...

We are looking to speak with visually impaired individuals who have either firsthand experience of prison or who have visited prisons or can share insights.

Collective Dreaming Callout - EXTANT

Extant @extantltd.bsky.social · 6d

🌿Open Call: The Royal Parks Charity and UP projects are launching a 6-month paid artist residency in Greenwich Park (£22k + studio). Apply by 2nd November 2025.
Suitable for early to mid-career artists.
bit.ly/constellations-residency

UP Projects

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Extant @extantltd.bsky.social · 8d

Last chance to apply for our Collective Dreaming cohort! Applications close on 3rd October, 4pm.
When: 29th October 2025 (London) and mid-January 2026 (3 days outside of London).
£300 per day. Travel, accommodation and per diems covered.
Come and dream with us☁️
extant.org.uk/collective-d...

Extant are advertising a 'Collective Dreaming' callout for 4 visually impaired people on a freelance basis.

An evaluation summary of Enhance Year 1, with contributions from Matthew Cock (Evaluator), Ian Abbott and Caroline Jeyaratnam Joyner (Extant)

Extant @extantltd.bsky.social · 13d

Discover how Extant’s Enhance project is breaking new ground in accessible theatre. Year one's evaluation highlights the impact of programme notes, touch tours and co-creation with visually impaired facilitators. Read the full report: extant.org.uk/enhance-year-1

Enhance Year 1 - EXTANT

UPRISING: In A New Light – Brixton House

Extant @extantltd.bsky.social · 14d

Our AD Maria Oshodi’s 1986 play ‘Blood Sweat and Fears’ will be featured as part of 'UPRISING: In A New Light' on 2nd October at Brixton House Theatre.
Part-performance, part-discussion, Skin Deep centre the ways young Black Brits see themselves.
Tickets £10
brixtonhouse.co.uk/shows/in-a-n...

Part-performance, part-discussion, Skin Deep centre the ways young Black Brits see themselves.

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Extant @extantltd.bsky.social · 16d

Coming up at @southbankcentre.bsky.social Global Crip Poetry Celebration on 25th October, 2pm. Poets Rachael Boast, Lisa Kelly, Karthika Naïr and Daniel Sluman introduce a new anthology by 100 deaf, disabled and neurodivergent poets from across the globe.
www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/glo...

Global Crip Poetry Celebration | Southbank Centre

www.southbankcentre.co.uk

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Extant @extantltd.bsky.social · 26d

Save the date! Extant Connect is back online on 29 September 7-8:30pm, facilitated by Extant’s Trainee Creative Producer, Ava Brewster with a 'back to school' theme.
Join fellow visually impaired creatives to discuss plans, share ideas and encourage each other.
extant.org.uk/artist-devel...

Extant Connect - EXTANT

Extant CONNECT Extant CONNECT is our monthly online session for blind and VI people to network, talk, learn and share ideas, taking place on the last Monday evening of every month. For more informatio...

Enhance: Romeo & Juliet - Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse Theatres

Extant @extantltd.bsky.social · 27d

We have free tickets available for the Enhance performance of Romeo & Juliet at Liverpool Everyman on 1st Oct. These are for VI audience members, on a first come first served basis. Featuring a pre-show Touch Tour and 'Meet Extant'
Email [email protected]
everymanplayhouse.com/enhance-rome...

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Call out for Curating Visibility co-producers - Curating Visibility

Extant @extantltd.bsky.social · Sep 5

Curating Visibility, a nationwide programme led by @accentuateuk.bsky.social are seeking co-producers for 3 new digital interventions. Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent collaborators will co-create meaningful change in how museums represent disabled experiences.
curatingforchange.org/2025/07/29/c...

Our Curating Visibility Fellows at London Museum, Barnsley Museums and Charleston are each looking for local co-producers who identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent to help them shape their muse...

curatingforchange.org

Extant @extantltd.bsky.social · Sep 4

VI audiences are invited to attend the Enhance performance of 'Much Ado About Nothing' by The HandleBards on 17th September, 7:30pm at Norwich Theatre Playhouse. At 6pm, a pre-show Touch Tour will feature a live presentation of programme notes. Tickets are limited!
norwichtheatre.org/whats-on/the...

The HandleBards: Much Ado About Nothing | Norwich Theatre

Join the troupe at Norwich Theatre Playhouse for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing' like you've never seen before. In usual HandleBards style, expect riotous amount...

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Extant @extantltd.bsky.social · Sep 3

Join us for an Accessible Devising Workshop on 5th September 10.30am-12.30pm at The Creation Works, Par. Experience a whole suite of games, techniques and exercises that can help make your work more accessible for VI Participants. Sign up via [email protected] and donate what you like!

Against a black background, a graphic with yellow text, which displays the accessible devising workshop event information. This includes text which reads 'Experience a whole suite of games, techniques and exercises that can help make your work more accessible for visually impaired participants. This session will offer you a different perspective which centres visually impaired audience and participants.' On the graphic, an image of 8 people huddled in a group are connected together and leaning forwards. In white text across the image is ‘Extant’. To the left, is a white outline reflecting the creation works building.

Extant @extantltd.bsky.social · Sep 1

Calling all disabled creatives in East London...The Olympic Park development in 2012 has accelerated growth and regeneration in this area, but are disabled creative practitioners truly benefiting from this expansion? Fill out the survey below👇
qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...

How Well Do East London's Creative Initiatives Serve Disabled Creative Communities?

This survey seeks to find out if East London's creative programs are trully inclusive for disabled creatives. Your answers can help understand what's working, what isn't, and how to make creative spac...

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Beyond the Visual broadens the discussion of multisensory ways of beholding contemporary art, with a particular emphasis on modes that transcend a dependency upon sight. A central premise is that a sh...

Extant @extantltd.bsky.social · Aug 29

Our Artistic Director, Maria Oshodi, has a produced a chapter in 'Beyond the Visual', which forms part of one of her PhD thesis case studies.
You can download a free copy or purchase on the link below uclpress.co.uk/book/beyond-...

Beyond the Visual

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Thinker-In-Residence (Internship) - EXTANT

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British Wireless for the Blind Fund @bwbf.bsky.social · Aug 28

Sharing this fantastic opportunity from @extantltd.bsky.social, recruiting their first ever Thinker-In-Residence.

Applications for this paid role open to imaginative, dynamic people living with sight loss who are keen to enter the world of the performing arts.

More here: bsky.app/profile/exta...

Extant @extantltd.bsky.social · Jul 21

We are hiring a visually impaired Thinker-In-Residence as part of @pocklington.bsky.social Get Set Progress scheme!🎉
This is a full time, 9 month internship at £13.85 per hour.
Applications close on Wednesday 10th September, 10am.
Apply here: extant.org.uk/thinker-in-r...

We are hiring for a Thinker In Residence (internship) as part of the Thomas Pocklington Get Set Progress internship programme.

Extant @extantltd.bsky.social · Aug 28

Our aim to make the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025 more accessible to visually impaired audiences has been a resounding success! Thanks to the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, ZOO venues, and VICS we've demonstrated the visually impaired access is possible at the Fringe.
Read on extant.org.uk/edinburgh-fe...

Extant's Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025 partnership with ZOO Venues hits national news in a landmark collaboration.

Extant @extantltd.bsky.social · Aug 8

We still have some free tickets available! Please help us spread the word! @sightscotland.bsky.social @rnibscotland.bsky.social @rnibradio.bsky.social @visionaryuk.bsky.social @macularsociety.org @slcouncils.bsky.social

Extant @extantltd.bsky.social · Aug 5

We have free tickets available for 3 Enhance shows at ZOO venues on 12th & 13th August! These are for visually impaired audience members and are on a first come first served basis. All shows have a pre-show Touch Tour with programme notes.
Email [email protected]
extant.org.uk/project/edin...

Covering all the accessible shows for visually impaired people across Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025, featuring Extant's Enhance shows.

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Extant @extantltd.bsky.social · Aug 8

Calling all creatives up at Edinburgh next week...Join us and VICS for our Open House on Access event on 13th August 11-1pm at ZOO Southside Cab Bar. It's free to attend. Learn how to make your work accessible for visually impaired audiences and performers.
extant.org.uk/project/edin...

Covering all the accessible shows for visually impaired people across Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025, featuring Extant's Enhance shows.

Sight Scotland partners with Pleasance to boost accessibility for thousands at Edinburgh Fringe

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Sight Scotland & Sight Scotland Veterans @sightscotland.bsky.social · Aug 7

Sight Scotland and Sight Loss Councils have partnered with iconic Fringe venue The Pleasance to deliver visual impairment awareness training to over 250 staff ahead of this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Find out more: ow.ly/l40p50WBnWK

Sight Scotland, supported by Sight Loss Councils, has partnered with famous fringe venue the Pleasance to deliver specialist visual impairment awareness training to over 250 of its staff ahead of this...

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Visit a sensational museum this summer!

Extant @extantltd.bsky.social · Aug 7

A fantastic opportunity available for disabled artists. Make sure you apply before the September deadline👇

Unlimited @weareunlimited.bsky.social · Aug 4

💥 Applications are now open for our Open Awards 2025/26! 💥

We’re offering £413k to disabled artists in England, Scotland and Wales.

Got a bold, brilliant idea that’s ready to shake things up? Applications are open now until Monday 29 September 2025.

Find out more and apply: bit.ly/4mHxqRZ

A graphic introducing our open call. Text reads 'Open Awards. Supporting bold creative visions from disabled artists.' Next to this is a photo of three performers in colourful costumes dance on a circular, illuminated stage under a large ring of lights suspended from the ceiling. The theatrical set resembles a futuristic nightclub or cabaret venue with neon signage, curved architectural elements, and vibrant purple and blue lighting throughout the space.

Extant @extantltd.bsky.social · Aug 7

Across England, five sensory installations are ready as part of the @sensationalmuseum.bsky.social They have been created using the Sensational Museum multisensory toolkit. They're making exhibitions engaging and accessible.
Check them out below🎉
mailchi.mp/4caaa4c7093e...

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Extant @extantltd.bsky.social · Aug 6

Our former Associate Artist, Jasmine Thien has been shortlisted for the Popcorn Writing Award at this years Edinburgh Festival Fringe! You can catch 'I Dream In Colour' at Underbelly this August, which features Creatively Integrated Audio Description.
www.whatsonstage.com/news/popcorn...

Popcorn Writing Award reveals 2025 shortlist

New work recognised at the Edinburgh Fringe!

www.whatsonstage.com

Extant @extantltd.bsky.social · Aug 5

We have free tickets available for 3 Enhance shows at ZOO venues on 12th & 13th August! These are for visually impaired audience members and are on a first come first served basis. All shows have a pre-show Touch Tour with programme notes.
Email [email protected]
extant.org.uk/project/edin...

Covering all the accessible shows for visually impaired people across Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025, featuring Extant's Enhance shows.

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The Woodlouse (John Butler) @the-woodlouse.bsky.social · Aug 5

Tonight’s performance of Do Zombies Dream of Undead Sheep? At Edinburgh Fringe will have live audio description through headsets! Many thanks to @extantltd.bsky.social and Zoo Venues for enabling this.