Join the Extant team on 13th April, 3pm for a free online workshop exploring 'Audio Introductions and Creative Audio Description'. Learn how to write, record and share an Audio Introduction and how to help make your work more accessible for VI audiences. connect.edfringe.com/events/207883

Extant Connect is our monthly online session for VI people to talk, network and connect! Join us on Monday 30th March 7-8.30pm, as we will be joined by Cathy Waller from Decode, who will be guest speaking about current issues with Access to Work. extant.org.uk/artist-devel...

From our friends at She Goat, catch Iron Fantasy at Soho Theatre until 21st March. A sweaty show with songs asking: what does it mean to feel strong? sohotheatre.com/events/iron-...

From the Extant team, Tam Gilbert and Ian Abbott will be presenting on the panel: Inclusive Recruitment and Hacking Bureaucracy hosted online by Wellcome Anti-ableist Research Culture on 25th March 12pm. Free tickets👇 www.tickettailor.com/events/wellc...

We'll be returning to Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer with even more ambitious plans...Announcements will be coming soon! In the meantime, check out our training and resources available for artists heading to Fringe in 2026🎭 extant.org.uk/artist-acces...

For Newcastle VI adults, we are offering free tickets! Join us on Wednesday 18th March at Live Theatre to experience Enhance 'Shuggy Boats'. We will attend Meet Extant (5pm), the Touch Tour (6:30pm) and performance (7:30pm). Email [email protected] www.live.org.uk/whats-on/shu...

Join us for our next No Dramas session - free drama workshops for VI adults led by VI facilitators. On Monday 23rd March 6-8pm at BAC, London. This session we'll focus on acting skills, facilitated by Tam Gilbert and Terry James. Meet and greet service available🎭 Email [email protected]

Our AD, Dr Maria Oshodi will be presenting at Immersive Acts: Disrupting the Frame by ‘Otherwise’ Narratives at The Royal College of Art on 12th March 10:45am on 'Flatland: An Adventure of Invisibilism in Many Dimensions' Free tickets below👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/immersive-...

We have big plans in 2026 and 2027 – and we want to hear from you about how your work and ideas might fit in. Featuring a showcase of visually impaired-led work at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 and Festival in Spring 2027. Find out more👇 extant.org.uk/showcase-and...

We are mortified at the current arbitrary and callas attack on disabled artists by sudden reductions to their ATW support by the DWP. We are in solidarity with established disabled arts leaders such as Jenny Sealey at @graeaetheatre.bsky.social #solidarity Statement: extant.org.uk/access-to-wo...

Apply for our Future Creative Performance Lab! On 3rd and 4th June at Attenborough Arts Centre. Led by our AD Dr Maria Oshodi and TAD, Tam Gilbert, VI participants will explore new creative ideas through a VI performance approach. Deadline 6th April, 10am. extant.org.uk/extant-futur...

For Liverpool VI adults, we are offering Free Theatre tickets! Join us on Saturday 14th March at Liverpool Everyman to experience Enhance 'The Memory Of Water'. We will attend Meet Extant (11:45am), the Touch Tour (1pm) and performance (2pm). Email [email protected] extant.org.uk/access/enhan...

Have your say on your experience of Access to Work. To inform our response to The Public Accounts Committee Inquiry, we’ve created a short survey for our community and for those who would prefer to submit their evidence through Graeae. graeae.org/resource/acc...

Apply for our Future Labs programmes - taking place in London (18th & 19th March) and the Midlands (3rd & 4th June). Labs will be led by our AD, Dr Maria Oshodi and TAD, Tam Gilbert. This opportunity is open to visually impaired people only. Information👇 extant.org.uk/extant-futur...

Our Trainee Creative Producer, Ava Brewster, reflects on accessing online training as a visually impaired attendee — what worked, what didn’t, and how providers can better support visually impaired participants. A practical, honest look at inclusive learning: extant.org.uk/online-train...

Read Dr Maria Oshodi's latest blog on Dance Description - Phenomenon or Fallacy. From an audience perspective, Maria reflects on her access experiences and reveals Extant's upcoming access dramaturgy collaboration...find out more below! extant.org.uk/dance-descri...

Free Theatre tickets for VI audiences! Join us on Saturday 14th March at Liverpool Everyman to experience The Memory Of Water. Ticket holders will attend Meet Extant (11:45am), the pre-show Touch Tour (1pm) and performance (2pm). Email [email protected] everymanplayhouse.com/event/the-me...

From our friends at @disabilityarts.bsky.social who are recruiting a freelance Archive Consultant to support its landmark heritage project, ‘Cripping Culture: a Journey into Disability Arts Heritage’. Fee: £5,400 Deadline: March 2nd, 12 noon. UK/remote Apply👇 disabilityarts.online/opportunity-...

Coming up on Saturday 7th February, 3pm an audio described tour of Monument: To the Unimportant, by VocalEyes at London's Pace Gallery. Tickets are free!🏛️ vocaleyes.co.uk/events/audio...

Extant Connect is an online monthly session for VI artists. Our next online session Monday 26th January, 7–8.30pm, Louisa Sanfey (ADM) & Ava Brewster (TCP) will share Extant's upcoming plans, including opportunities to experiment and have work platformed. 📧[email protected]

Commission us to work on your access dramaturgy and your access training needs. “Brilliant training, very clear and hugely practical.” If you would like to receive our Commissions menu or find out more, head to our website: extant.org.uk/book-your-be...

Come and test ideas in our creative performance Labs this Spring in London and the Midlands! Led by our AD, Dr Maria Oshodi, and TAD, Tam Gilbert, we invite you to explore new creative ideas. This opportunity is for visually impaired people only. Apply👇 extant.org.uk/extant-futur...

Join us for our next No Dramas session - free drama workshops for VI adults led by VI facilitators- on Monday 2nd February 6-8pm, at Battersea Arts Centre, London. Facilitated by Tam Gilbert and Terry James. A meet and greet service is also available. Email [email protected].

Calling all Artists! Join Louisa Sanfey (Extant) and Kirin Saeed (Visually Impaired Creators Scotland) on 20th January, 3pm-4pm for a free online workshop on an introduction to access options for visually impaired audiences @edfringe.bsky.social connect.edfringe.com/events/199317

Heather Gilmore, star of Extant’s Sheer and The Chairs, has a role in a new comedy series called ‘Can You Keep a Secret’ starring Dawn French and Mark Heap. The show starts on Wednesday 7th January on BBC1 for 6 episodes and follows the broadcast of Traitors!

2025 has been a joyous year for Extant. We've welcomed new team members, ran theatre trips, No Dramas, supported VI artists, rolled out Enhance Year 2, increased accessibility at Edinburgh Festival Fringe and there might also be a doctor in the house? Roll on 2026 for even more!

Casting call 🎭 BJ Edwards is casting a visually impaired actress to take part in a two-hander play, ‘Refuge’. The role is a woman aged 35-45, and rehearsals will be in the Midlands for 1 week in March 2026. £650 for the week, plus accommodation/travel. Email [email protected]

Congratulations to our former Trainee Artistic Director, Benjamin Wilson, who will be performing in Macbeth at Hull Truck Theatre, Octagon Bolton and Derby from February-April 2026🗡️👑 Audio Described performance dates below!

Join Louisa Sanfey (Extant) and Kirin Saeed (Visually Impaired Creators Scotland) on 20th January, 3pm-4pm for a free online workshop on an introduction to access options for visually impaired audiences. A space to demystify terminology and share tips. connect.edfringe.com/events/199317

Interested in inclusive digital storytelling? Have a listen to Digital Culture Network's Podcast Episode 15 with the Extant team. Tam Gilbert and Louisa Sanfey discuss Unseen, a powerful audio drama about domestic abuse in the blind and VI community digitalculturenetwork.org.uk/knowledge/di...

🚨Brand new role available! @disabilityarts.bsky.social are recruiting a new Artistic Director. They're looking for a disabled creative leader who will play a pivotal part in shaping their next chapter. Deadline: Before 12 noon on 19th January 2026. disabilityarts.online/opportunity-...

Opportunity from @disabilityarts.bsky.social who are recruiting a Heritage Project Coordinator to support their landmark project, ‘Cripping Culture: a Journey into Disability Arts Heritage'. Deadline to apply is Monday 8th December (before 12 noon). disabilityarts.online/opportunity-...

We're looking for an Artistic Director! If you'd like to find out more about the role follow the link below to read the job pack. You can also book a place on our recruitment information session being held on Thursday 11th December. disabilityarts.online/opportunity-...

VI audiences are invited to the Enhance Performance of 'A Merry Misrule' on Friday 5th December at Battersea Arts Centre. In preparation, Wild Rumpus received Touch Tour training yesterday, delivered by an Extant visually impaired facilitator. Tickets are still available🎄 bac.org.uk/whats-on/a-m...

No Dramas is our free drama workshop for visually impaired adults, led by our VI Trainee Artistic Director, Tam Gilbert. Join us on Monday 8th December, 6–8pm at Battersea Arts Centre. Meet & greet from access workers at 5:15pm Clapham Junction station. Sign up: [email protected]

Our latest newsletter is out! Read about our Edinburgh Festival Fringe success, Enhance year 2 programme, and meet a new staff member. Also is there a Dr. in the house? mailchi.mp/extant.org.u...

Calling all venues and theatre companies: commission us to work on your access dramaturgy and your access training needs! “Brilliant training, very clear and hugely practical.” If you would like to receive our Commissions menu or find out more, head to our website: extant.org.uk/book-your-be...

What is the difference between access consultancy, access dramaturgy and a car crash? In the turbulent world of theatremaking, our Artistic Director honestly critiques three recent different experiences of integrated access consultancies... extant.org.uk/state-of-acc...

Have you read our Thinker-In-Residence's latest blog? From an archival and photographic practice, Aisling Keavey has written a fascinating blog about their practice led research and about starting at the company. extant.org.uk/performing-e...

Led by our TCP, Ava Brewster, Extant Connect is back online for visually impaired adults on Monday 24th November 7-8:30pm. We’ll be workshopping ideas for research and development (R&D) and will demystify the R&D process. To sign up, email [email protected]

We're seeking visually impaired individuals with prison experience. This includes individuals who have either firsthand experience of prison or who have visited prisons and can share their insights. Interviews will be confidential. Deadline: 25th November. extant.org.uk/call-out-vis...

Our fun and friendly No Dramas workshops are back on 17th November 6-8pm at Battersea Arts Centre. These are free drama workshops for VI adults. Our TAD, Tam Gilbert and TCP, Ava Brewster will be leading. Meet and Greet and access support is available. Email [email protected] to sign up!

Visually impaired audiences are invited to attend the Enhance performance of 'A Merry Misrule' by Wild Rumpus on 5th Dec, 3:15pm at Battersea Arts Centre. Join the immersive Touch Tour at 2:30pm, which will feature a live presentation of programme notes. bac.org.uk/whats-on/a-m...

Happy Halloween! If you want to experience something truly terrifying...why don't you watch the first ever authentic blind Zombie movie? Conceived by Extant in 2013 as part of the Blind in Theatre Festival in Zagreb, featuring international VI performers🧟‍♀️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVnE...

🎙 New DCN podcast episode, James Akers chats with our Artist Development Manager Louisa Sanfey & Trainee Artistic Director Tam Gilbert on 'Unseen'. Our powerful award winning audio drama born from lived experience & inclusive digital practices. Listen: digitalculturenetwork.org.uk/knowledge/di...

Coming up this weekend! VI audiences are invited to attend the Enhance performance of 'Revenge: After The Levoyah' by Nick Cassenbaum on 26th Oct, 7:30pm at Norwich Theatre Stage Two. Join the Touch Tour at 6:30pm featuring a presentation of programme notes. norwichtheatre.org/whats-on/rev...

On Saturday, Extant Theatre Club members enjoyed a brilliant trip to experience the Enhance performance of 'Syncopated'. Members received a warm welcome with refreshments, followed by the delivery of a free Touch Tour and performance. extant.org.uk/participatio...

An exciting new role at Vital Xposure for disabled, Deaf, or neurodivergent playwrights with leadership ambitions! Be VX’s Literary Associate and help shape the future of new writing. Apply by 5pm, Thu 6 Nov: www.vitalxposure.co.uk/literary-associate ‎

We're seeking visually impaired individuals with prison experience. This includes individuals who have either firsthand experience of prison or who have visited prisons and can share their insights. Interviews will be confidential. Deadline: 27th October. extant.org.uk/call-out-vis...

We're seeking organisations with experience of working with visually impaired prisoners and the prison system process. Interviews will be confidential. Deadline: 27th October extant.org.uk/organisation...