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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. 

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. 
 
An American classic for an Australia at the crossroads. What’s to be scared of? 
Sydney Opera House  
22 January, 2pm (audio description during show, tactile tour commences at 1pm)   

Tune in to the voices of Australia’s nocturnal soul in a mysterious listening club. 
National Art School  
12–23 January (A pre-recorded Audio Description introduction will be available closer to January, no tactile tour) 



 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 decide whether they can access a show.

  • The Cat Empire  (Unfortunately, The Cat Empire at The Crescent, Parramatta Park, has been cancelled due to the impacts of COVID-19)
  • Speakers Corner  
  • Sydney Symphony Under the Stars (Postponed due to the current COVID-19 situation and changes to public health orders)
  • The Nightline  
  • The Reckoning  
  • Acoustic Life of Boatsheds  
  • Night of the Soul 
  • Katie Noonan: The Sweetest Taboo  


SHOW PROGRAMS

Where applicable, show programs are available via the relevant event pages as an accessible Word document.

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.

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