Audio Described Performances and Gallery Visits

Included in the programmed theatre season some performances are Audio Described for those that may not be able to see everything that is happening on the stage. Audio Described performances often have a touch tour 1 hour before the performance, booked through The Lowry Box Office.

Details of our audio described performances are available from the left hand side menu, under Audio Described Shows This Season.

Vocaleyes

The Lowry often works with the company Vocaleyes to audio describe performances. Watch a short film about Vocaleyes below.

The Lowry uses a number of different organisations to provide our audio description service. If the organisation, Vocaleyes are being used, every visually impaired person who has pre-booked will receive a tape with detailed information on elements of the production, such as sets and costumes one week before the audio described performance. To find out which organisation is audio describing the show that you would like to attend, please check on the page relating to the show.

Audio Described performances are usually accompanied by a touch tour which normally takes place one hour before the performance. A touch tour is hosted by a member of the company and the audio describer, who will take you onto the stage and talk about the visual elements of a production and allow you to handle props and costumes and tell you more about the show.

For details of audio described performances, take a look here or contact the Box Office to receive a brochure.
This brochure is available in large print and audio format on 0843 208 6000.
Audio information can also be downloaded here.

Feedback

Here's what one patron said about their experience of the audio described performance of The History Boys:

"I am writing to let you know how much I enjoyed The History Boys at The Lowry last Saturday. The audio description was superb, and although I do go to the theatre when there is no description, having it makes all the difference in the world."

To ensure that you don't miss out on your favourite shows, go into the MyLowry section and give us your email address. Why wait for a brochure in the post, when you can find out first by email? 

Find out more about the Royal National Insitute for the Blind at this website: www.rnib.org.uk

What is Audio Description?

Audio description is a live verbal commentary on the visual elements of a production, designed to improve the enjoyment of visually impaired theatre goers. The description is broadcast as a performance unfolds through a discreet headset.

Booking

We reserve the best seats for you to get the best from our accessible performances and so, these seats are not available to book online.

To book for an audio described performance, please call the Box Office on 0843 208 6000, use the minicom on 0161 876 2002 or email boxofficeadmin@thelowry.com.

In the Galleries

We offer a free, personal guided tour of the Galleries for visually impaired people with Anne Hornsby, available on request for a minimum of two and a maximum of twelve people.

To book call the Groups booking line on 0843 208 6000 at least two weeks in advance of your required tour date.

Large print gallery information is available from the Gallery Desk.