Extant
Extant is the UK’s leading professional performing arts company that explores visual impairment to create unique and innovative artistic experiences, placing visually impaired people at the centre of all we do: from the productions we create, to the artists we support to build stronger careers in the sector, to the audiences we perform to and the participants we work with. In our company, visual impairment is celebrated as a rich source of creative engagement that inspires fresh perspectives.
Our consultancy services and training has been used by clients, venues, companies and organisations including: Sadler’s Wells, Royal Shakespeare Company, Camden People’s Theatre, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Hijinx Theatre, Igor and Moreno, Miracle Theatre, Young Vic, The Curve, Mac Birmingham, Art with Heart, Theatr Clywd, The Lowry and many more.
We offer:
1) Visual Impairment Awareness Training for Artists and Practitioners
This supports a wide range of practitioners with the understanding, skills and confidence to plan and deliver workshops, classes and rehearsal room activity ensuring the inclusion of blind and visually impaired team members.
2) Enhance for Artists and Practitioners
We offer a range of options which will help you serve the needs of visually impaired audiences, from the point of creation to post production, including advising on integrated access, developing touch tours, live programme notes, accessible marketing materials and how to promote your work through our networks.
3) Visual Impairment Awareness Training for Venues and Festivals
This delivers awareness training and provides staff with the knowledge and skills to improve services for their visually impaired audience members.
4) Access to bespoke user testing for venues, exhibitions and festivals from our skilled articulate visually impaired network.
5) Consultancy on a range of issues including holistic wayfinding, inclusive surfaces, UX journey planning and alt text description.
Support Type
Artforms supported
- Ceàird
- Ceòl
- Dannsa
- Ealain Cleasachd
- Ealain Measgaichte
- Ealainean Lèirsinneach
- Fèisean
- Fiolm/Sgrìn
- Leabharlannan
- Litreachas
- Taighean-tasgaidh
- Tèatar
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