Extant

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-fa…

Our Trainee Artistic Director, Tam Gilbert and Operations Director, 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👇tickettailor.com/events/wellcom…

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-access-…

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 admin@extant.org.uk #book" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">live.org.uk/whats-on/shugg…

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 available. 📧admin@extant.org.uk

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👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/immersive-ac…

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-f…

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 Graeae. #solidarity Statement: extant.org.uk/access-to-work…

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-future-…

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

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-future-…

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 VI participants. A practical, honest look at inclusive learning: extant.org.uk/online-trainin…

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-descript…

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 admin@extant.org.uk everymanplayhouse.com/event/the-memo…

From our friends at @disabilityarts 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-li…

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-d…

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. 📧louisa@extant.org.uk

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-besp…

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-future-…

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 admin@extant.org.uk.