VocalEyes - describing the arts

18/08/2026

14/08/2026

🌟 Listen now to the latest VocalEyes round-up on RNIB Connect Radio🎧

https://audioboom.com/posts/8939280-vocaleyes-what-s-on-14-august-2026

Find out about accessible events at the Forest of Dean sculpture trail, The Bridge theatre, London Coliseum, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and Bradford Alhambra Theatre.

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11/08/2026

We can’t wait for our first audio describedtour of the house at Chartwell. Book your place today to join us there!🤩 

Audio described tour at National Trust Chartwell.
Tuesday 1 September 2026, 3pm-4pm.
Audio described tour of selected rooms led by VocalEyes.

£9.50 plus garden admission.
Accompanying carer free.
Pre-booking essential via the National Trust Chartwell website.
Link in comments and our bio.
Image description: Poster includes photo of a red brick house on a hill surrounded by terraced garden, hedges, trees and flowers. Atop the house is the flag of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports and a weathervane in the shape of a ship.

11/08/2026

11 awards totalling £280,000, available to disabled artists across England, Scotland, and Wales through partnerships with organisations across the UK

10/08/2026

📣 We are very excited to share that Describing Heritage will be featured on BBC Radio 4 In Touch programme tomorrow.🤩🎉

Fern Lulham came to our National Gallery workshop at the end of July and recorded us co-creating audio description for inclusion in the programme.

Have a listen to find out what the workshops have been like tomorrow at 8:40pm or from tomorrow on BBC Sounds

The Describing He https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00300j7 ritage Project is generously funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to the players, with additional support from the Peter Sowerby Foundation and the Will Charitable Trust.

News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted.

10/08/2026

Casting Call!

Graeae is looking for an eclectic, rebellious gang to join a brand new anarchic folk punk musical, directed by Jenny Sealey and created by the team behind Reasons to be Cheerful.

We're seeking Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent:
Actor-musicians
Actor-singers
BSL actor-signers

To apply, send a self-tape or audio submission (up to 5 minutes) including at least two of the following:
• Singing or signing a song
• Playing your instrument(s)
• Reciting/signing a short contemporary text

Please also include a short introduction or your Spotlight link.
Send your application via WeTransfer, Dropbox or another viewable link to [email protected]

Deadline: Thursday 20 August 2026.

Visit the link below to find more information on the tour and further FAQ’s.
https://graeae.org/job/casting-call/

10/08/2026

The latest VocalEyes What’s On guide is out now!🎉
Full of audio-described events from September to November 2026. You can download a large print or audio guide from our website. Or sign up to receive a copy in your preferred format – print, braille or USB stick ✨🤩

04/08/2026

We had a wonderful time joining Eye Matter members on the touch tour at Avenue Q!🎉🤩
check out the full article on our website 🎭