Extant

24/08/2026

Final call for applications...Join our new visually impaired leadership team - The Extant Hive - as part of our 30th anniversary, we will be transforming.
Applications close for The Extant Hive, tomorrow (Tuesday 25th August) at 12noon.
Apply before the deadline!

We are recruiting Performing Arts Leads, Strategic Lead and an Innovation and Partnerships Lead to form Extant's Leadership team: The Hive.

14/08/2026

Last few slots available! Up at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year? Drop in and talk to our Artist Development Manager, Louisa Sanfey on Sunday 16th August at Fringe Central.

Louisa can advise artists on how to write, record and upload an audio introduction for your Fringe show, making it more accessible to visually impaired people.

Address: 6 Infirmary St, Edinburgh, EH1, 1LS Engagement and Access Room.

You must book a slot on the below link.

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12/08/2026

Applications are open for The Extant Hive with 4 paid positions available!

Founded in 1997, we will celebrate our 30th anniversary in 2027 and as part of this journey, we are transforming. Our new leadership team will be called The Extant Hive.

Extant has made a commitment to working towards all its internal roles being held by visually impaired people by 2033. The Extant Hive will begin this process.

Applications will close on Tuesday 25th August, 12pm.

Don’t miss out - apply now!

We are recruiting Performing Arts Leads, Strategic Lead and an Innovation and Partnerships Lead to form Extant's Leadership team: The Hive.

07/08/2026

Join Louisa Sanfey, Extant Artist Development Manager, for a 'Record Your Own Audio Introduction' at Fringe Central on 9th August 12-4pm & 16th August 12-4pm.

These are free 15 minute drop-in sessions to learn how to write and record an audio introduction for your show, or to ask any questions.

Address: 6 Infirmary St, Edinburgh, EH1, 1LS Engagement and Access Room.

You can pre-book a 15-minute slot by emailing [email protected]. Please include the name of your show in your email or you can book via the link below.

06/08/2026

Applications close tomorrow for our Operations Lead role🎭

As Operations Lead, you will lead Extant on the following areas: HR, Finance, Communications and Marketing, Governance, Risk Management and Evaluation.

Extant has made a commitment to working towards all its internal roles being held by visually impaired people by 2033. The Operations Lead and The Extant Hive will begin this process.

Apply by Friday 7th August, 12 noon.

Applications are now open for our Operations Lead role, supporting Extant's HR, Finance, Communications, Marketing and Governance.

31/07/2026

This is your one-week reminder! Applications will close on Friday 7th August, 12noon for our Operations Lead role so don’t miss out.

Join us in our period of transformation as you co-pilot the operations of Extant and work alongside the existing sighted Operations Director before taking on the role solo in April 2027.

As Operations Lead, you will lead Extant on the following areas: HR, Finance, Communications and Marketing, Governance, Risk Management and Evaluation.

Extant has made a commitment to working towards all its internal roles being held by visually impaired people by 2033. The Operations Lead and The Extant Hive will begin this process.

Read the job pack below and apply.

Applications are now open for our Operations Lead role, supporting Extant's HR, Finance, Communications, Marketing and Governance.

30/07/2026

Join us for a 'Record Your Own Audio Introduction' - Drop In Workshop at Fringe Central!

On Sunday 9th August 12-4pm & Sunday 16th August 12-4pm.

Make your show more accessible for visually impaired audiences and record your own audio introduction describing the visual elements of your show. Facilitated by Extant's Artist Development Manager, Louisa Sanfey, you can use these 15 minute drop-in sessions to learn how to write, record and upload an audio introduction for your show, or ask any questions you might have about making your work accessible

Address: 6 Infirmary St, Edinburgh, EH1, 1LS Engagement and Access Room.

You can pre-book a 15-minute slot by emailing [email protected]. Please include the name of your show in your email or you can find out more and book via the link below.

Covering Extant's activity across Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, featuring our VI Artist showcase and Enhance programme.

24/07/2026

We offering free theatre tickets for visually impaired audiences for 2 Enhance performance at Edinburgh Festival Fringe and hosting our Meet Extant Event on Monday 17th August 2026!

Free theatre tickets are available for the following Enhance performances:

1) Jellyfish by Blah Blah Productions at Underbelly George Square Bluebell on Monday 17th August, with Enhance Touch Tour at 11:15am and 1 hour Performance at 12:15pm.

https://underbellyedinburgh.co.uk/event/jellyfish

2) How’s Your Head? By Aarian Mehrabani at Underbelly George Square Bluebell on Monday 17th August with Enhance Touch Tour at 4:45pm and 1 hour Performance at 5:45pm.

https://underbellyedinburgh.co.uk/event/aarian-mehrabani-hows-your-head

Venue address: Bluebell Venue (300), Underbelly George Square Gardens, Edinburgh, EH8 9JD.

Access support and meet and greet will be available.

In collaboration with Extant, Underbellyand the theatre companies, visually impaired access has been created for these shows post-production. This is not audio description, but instead an ‘Enhanced’ way of providing access that has been tried and tested by Extant.

Enhance Access information:
Visually impaired audiences will experience the programme notes and touch tour before each show begins. The notes encapsulate the visual aspects of the show and are written with access for visually impaired audiences at the core. The Touch Tour offers exploration of set, props, and costume: offering an immersive space in which to imagine the work before the show begins. Please note these performances are not audio described.

Meet Extant - Monday 17th August
Join us for Meet Extant 3-4pm.
Hosted by Extant, the UK’s leading visually impaired performing arts company, come along and meet Caroline Jeyaratnam-Joyner, our Enhance Training Manager, Kirin Saaed, Enhance advocate and Founder of Visually Impaired Creators Scotland and Neil Skene, Enhance advocate and Comedian. Free refreshments will be provided alongside networking and discussions. Meet Extant will take place 3-4pm at Underbelly’s Abattoir café, this is located by the purple upside-down cow at George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9LD.

To request a free ticket or to attend Meet Extant please email [email protected] The free tickets are on a first come, first served basis and priority is given to visually impaired adults.

Find out about all our Edinburgh Festival Fringe activity below:
https://extant.org.uk/project/edinburgh-festival-fringe-2026

Covering Extant's activity across Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, featuring our VI Artist showcase and Enhance programme.

06/07/2026

From our Friends at BlindAid:
BlindAid will be running Community Projects in Southwark starting in July 2026! They are designed for blind and visually impaired adults, and participants are welcome to attend from any London borough.

1) Yoga Classes
Tuesdays at Blackfriars Settlement from Tuesday 7th July to Tuesday 15th September. Sessions will take place from 10:30am to 12:00pm. The classes will be audio described to ensure instructions can be followed independently. There are only 10 spaces available.

2) I.T. Classes
Thursdays at Blackfriars Settlement from Thursday 9th July to Thursday 24th September. Sessions will take place from 10:30am to 12:30pm. All equipment will be provided. However, if you would prefer to bring your own Windows laptop, you are welcome to do so. These classes teach participants how to use a laptop without relying on sight. Spaces are limited to 5 attendees per class.

Getting Here, Accessibility and Booking
The projects will take place at Blackfriars Settlement, 1 Rushworth Street, London, SE1 0RB.
The nearest stations are Southwark and Borough. The building is step-free throughout and fully wheelchair accessible.
BlindAid have volunteers available to support participants at the projects. If you need assistance arranging Dial-a-Ride transport or would like support meeting at the station, contact Molly.

To book your free place or to find out more about Blind Aid's Community Projects, please contact, Molly, by email at [email protected] or by phone on 07735 091244.

As London’s oldest sight loss charity, BlindAid works to improve quality of life and promotes independence for Londoners with sight loss.

03/07/2026

Interested in applying for our new leadership team: The Extant Hive but have questions?

We are hosting 2 online FAQ sessions on the below dates:
Monday 13th July 11am-12pm or Wednesday 12th August 11am-12pm. To sign up for the FAQ sessions email [email protected]

Extant has made a commitment to working towards all its internal roles being held by visually impaired* people by 2033. The Extant Hive will begin this process with 4 new paid roles: 2 Performing Arts Leads, a Strategic Lead and an Innovation and Partnerships Lead.

Applications will close on Tuesday 25th August, 12pm.

We are recruiting Performing Arts Leads, Strategic Lead and an Innovation and Partnerships Lead to form Extant's Leadership team: The Hive.