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What is it like seeing a stage production with audio description?
Luci Franks went to see the audio described performance of Les Misérables at London's Sondheim Theatre.
The famous musical is based on the 1862 novel by Victor Hugo. Set in 19th century France, Les Misérables follows the life of Jean Valjean – an ex-convict who seeks redemption and who is pursued by his rival and ex-guard Javert. Filled with love, passion and courage, the story seas Jean Valjean take on young orphan Cosette. Always on the run, they eventually find themselves in Paris in the midst of the French Revolution.  
Luci spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew.
Next touch tour and audio described performance of Les Mis will take place on Saturday 27th of February 2027. Find out more here: Les Misérables London | The Official Website
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In our sight loss story feature this week, Hubert chats to Mark Long, who we had on last year, a lot has since changed for Mark, and he told Hubert all about it.

Until a meeting, as a teenager, with a social worker, Amrit Dhaliwal had no idea of the support and services that were out there for people who were blind or partially sighted.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Amrit, to find out how the charity has influenced her life and why she wants to make sure others seek out their services and help fund the charity’s work.
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With Halloween around the corner, you might be looking for some fun and accessible activities to do.
Paulina spoke with Emmy Anstee from Emmy's VIP Life about some of her suggestions for accessible activities that blind and partially sighted people of all ages can get involved in.
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Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter.
Audio described shows and events included:
Heathers The Musical - Thursday 8 October, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Curve Theatre, Leicester
Paranormal Activity - Friday 9 October, 7.30pm, touch tour 5.30pm, Woking Theatre
Sinatra The Musical - Tuesday 13 October, 7.30pm, Aldwych Theatre, London
Cats - Wednesday 21 October, 7.30pm, Hull New Theatre
Table 17 - Thursday 22 October, 7.30pm, Kiln Theatre, London
Northern Ballet’s Cinderella - Saturday 24 October, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.15pm, Theatre Royal Nottingham
To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details on how to sign up to the regular VocalEyes What’s On email newsletter do visit - https://vocaleyes.co.uk
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