AEG Ogden (Perth) Pty Ltd continues to provide its Audio Description Service to patrons for the forthcoming productions of Perth International Arts Festival The Winter's Tale and Henry V, and PIAF/Black Swan's The White Divers of Broome.
Audio Description captures the visual elements of theatre performances by describing the ‘unheard' aspects which are essential to understanding a story line. This service brings entertainment to life for people who are blind or vision impaired whilst being unobtrusive to the user. Users of the service are given a small earpiece and receiver into which they hear a volunteer describe aspects of the set, costumes and action.
The service commences 10 minutes prior to the start of the performance so that the set and other elements can be described or sections of the program can be read to the patron.
The White Divers of Broome, presented by Perth International Arts Festival and Black Swan State Theatre Company
Saturday 11 February 2012, 2.15pm, Heath Ledger Theatre, State Theatre Centre of Western Australia
A tactile tour will be included as part of the audio description performance
By Hilary Bell
Inspired by The White Divers of Broome by John Bailey
WORLD PREMIERE
In the boom times of 1912 Broome, Sydney Pigott is a wealthy pearling master looking for a way around the White Australia Policy, anxious to keep his cheap Asian workers - and his high profits.
Webber, Sanders and Beasily are the cream of the British Navy deep sea divers. Hired by Pigott, they arrive in Broome naïvely convinced they'll prove their skills when they hit the hazardous seas and collect the precious mother-of-pearl. But desperate Asian crews, shadowy alliances and the ruthless environment of Broome are against the white divers from the beginning.
From the brothels to the ballrooms to the deep seas, it's a cutthroat world and trust is hard to find.
Inspired by the book of the same name by John Bailey, The White Divers of Broome is a celebration of boom time Broome and its exotic clash of cultures. Be captivated by a stirring account of greed, betrayal, loyalty and survival that resonates through the years.
Warning: Some coarse language and adult themes
The Winter's Tale, presented by Perth International Arts Festival and Propeller
Saturday 25 February 2012, 1.30pm, His Majesty's Theatre
AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE
Poetry and calamity invigorate this brilliantly woven fairy tale for a cold winter's night. Struck by a sudden and strange paranoia, King Leontes imagines plots abounding all around. He sets off a disastrous chain of events that threaten his kingdom, yet receives a miraculous chance at redemption from the Gods.
Propeller perform Shakespeare's works as dramatic tales that are as current today as when they were penned over 400 years ago. Their approach is shot through with heady vigour and audacious imagination, reminding us of the thrill and daring at the heart of great theatre.
The troupe is led by the indefatigable Edward Hall who brings wit, pace and intelligence to every play he tackles. As well as being Artistic Director of Propeller, he lends his expertise as Associate Director at the National Theatre, The Old Vic and Watermill Theatre.
Henry V, presented by Perth International Arts Festival and Propeller
Saturday 25 February 2012, 7.30pm, His Majesty's Theatre
AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE
At the dawning of King Henry V's reign, power and morality collide amid plots of intrigue, duplicity and a perilous turn to France. Outnumbered five to one, the English army faces the Battle of Agincourt, roused from their fears by the lyrical eloquence and raw power of Henry's St Crispin's Day Speech.
Propeller perform Shakespeare's works as dramatic tales that are as current today as when they were penned over 400 years ago. Their approach is shot through with heady vigour and audacious imagination, reminding us of the thrill and daring at the heart of great theatre.
The troupe is led by the indefatigable Edward Hall who brings wit, pace and intelligence to every play he tackles. As well as being Artistic Director of Propeller, he lends his expertise as Associate Director at the National Theatre, The Old Vic and Watermill Theatre.
Tickets for audio described performances are available through BOCS Ticketing on 9321 6831 or at groups@bocsticketing.com.au. It is essential patrons advise the booking agent that the audio described service will be required at time of booking. Tickets for the service can be purchased up to five working days prior to the performance, after which audio described seats which have not been sold will be released to the general public.
Patrons are requested to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the performance in order to collect their equipment and be comfortably seated until the audio description commences.
For further information regarding the Audio Description Service, or to add your name to our database to receive show updates please contact Alice Jorgensen on 08 6212 9202 or email ad@aegogdenperth.com.au.
For further information regarding Perth International Arts Festival productions, please telephone 6488 2000 or festival@perthfestival.com.au.
For further information or interviews regarding Black Swan State Theatre Company productions, please contact Nancy Hackett on 62129303 or nancy@bsstc.com.au.
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