Envision 2010 – 2011 An unforgettable theatre day for young people with visual impairment In partnership with VocalEyes ...inspiring young people Application Form Envision has an allocation of 50 tickets at each performance. We will prioritise new participants to the programme. Please do not apply for tickets you cannot use as we are unable to offer refunds on any unused tickets. Please return this form by post or fax to 020 7632 4111. Contact name: Job title/relationship to young person(s) attending: School name: (if applicable) LEA: Email: Address: Postcode: Tel: Fax: Mobile: Please state the best time of day to reach you: Age(s) of young people attending: How did you hear about Envision? Access requirements Please specify the range of visual ability within the group: Please describe any other special needs or requirements (e.g. hearing impairment, other disability): Do you require wheelchair spaces? Yes/No If so, how many? (Please refer to the show descriptions for the spaces available) Can any of the wheelchair users transfer into seats? Yes/No If so, how many? Ticket requirements. Please number your choices as #1, #2, etc. ___ 4 November The Railway Children ___ young people ___adults Total: ___ ___11 November The Railway Children ___ young people ___adults Total: ___ ___ 10 February Legally Blonde ___ young people ___adults Total: ___ ___ 17 February Legally Blonde ___ young people ___adults Total: ___ If you have any queries about completing this form, or Envision in general, please contact Jo Pelly on 020 7632 4117 or [email protected]Mousetrap Theatre Projects enables young people with limited resources, access or support to engage with the best of London’s theatre. We offer innovative theatre access, education and audience development programmes to stimulate and inspire young people. At the heart of our work is the desire to open doors to young people who might otherwise consider London’s rich cultural heritage closed to them. VocalEyes is a nationwide audio description service providing access to the best in the arts for blind and partially sighted people, not only in theatre but also museums, galleries and heritage sites. For details see www.vocaleyes.co.uk Mousetrap Theatre Projects 23-24 Henrietta Street Covent Garden, London WC2E 8ND T: 020 7632 4117 F: 020 7632 4111 E: [email protected]www.mousetrap.org.uk Registered Charity no. 1053434 ✂ We are most grateful to the following funder: VICTA Children ...inspiring young people
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Envision 2010 – 2011 An unforgettable theatre day for young people with visual impairment In partnership with VocalEyes
...inspiring young people
Application FormEnvision has an allocation of 50 tickets at each performance. We will prioritise new participants to the programme. Please do not apply for tickets you cannot use as we are unable to offer refunds on any unused tickets. Please return this form by post or fax to 020 7632 4111.
Contact name:
Job title/relationship to young person(s) attending:
School name: (if applicable)
LEA: Email:
Address:
Postcode:
Tel: Fax:
Mobile:
Please state the best time of day to reach you:
Age(s) of young people attending:
How did you hear about Envision?
Access requirements
Please specify the range of visual ability within the group:
Please describe any other special needs or requirements (e.g. hearing impairment, other disability):
Do you require wheelchair spaces? Yes/No If so, how many?
(Please refer to the show descriptions for the spaces available)
Can any of the wheelchair users transfer into seats? Yes/No If so, how many?
Ticket requirements. Please number your choices as #1, #2, etc.
___ 4 November The Railway Children ___ young people ___adults Total: ___
___11 November The Railway Children ___ young people ___adults Total: ___
___ 10 February Legally Blonde ___ young people ___adults Total: ___
___ 17 February Legally Blonde ___ young people ___adults Total: ___
If you have any queries about completing this form, or Envision in general, please contact
Mousetrap Theatre Projects enables young people with limited resources, access or support to engage with the best of London’s theatre.
We offer innovative theatre access, education and audience development programmes to stimulate and inspire young people. At the heart of our work is the desire to open doors to young people who might otherwise consider London’s rich cultural heritage closed to them.
VocalEyes is a nationwide audio description service providing access to the best in the arts for blind and partially sighted people, not only in theatre but also museums, galleries and heritage sites. For details see www.vocaleyes.co.uk
Envision provides an enhanced theatre experience for visually impaired young people
Students aged 11-18 have the chance to attend a West End matinee supported by a morning of stimulating activities that help them engage with the performance. For 2010-2011 the productions are The Railway Children and Legally Blonde.
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Envision Participant
“The whole theatreexperience was fantastic, but the opportunity to mix with other VI students made it perfect!”
Sensory support officer, War Horse Envision day 2010
THE DAY INCLUDES:
n 90-minute workshop led by trained theatre educators, with practical exercises offering an introduction to the production
n Touch tour exploring the set, props and costumes up close
n Audio described* performance with best seats at front of stalls
n A chance to meet other young people with visual impairment
IN ADDITION:
n Young people receive a special CD to prepare them for their theatre visit
n Accompanying adults receive a Resource Pack
COST:
£10.00 per young person£12.50 per adult
The Railway ChildrenWaterloo Station Theatre
n 10.30am to 5.00pmn Thursday 4 Novembern Thursday 11 November
Legally Blonde Savoy Theatre
n 10.30am to 5.00pmn Thursday 10 Februaryn Thursday 17 February
This spectacular adaptation of E. Nesbit’s classic steams into the former Eurostar Terminal at London’s Waterloo. In a breathtaking theatrical event, a 1,000 seat venue has been built around the railway tracks with audience seated either side.Featuring Stirling Single, a gorgeous 66-tonne steam locomotive, join Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis as they tell their story – of joy, sadness, laughter and love…
Suitable for Age 11+www.railwaychildrenwaterloo.com
4 wheelchair spaces available
College sweetheart and homecoming queen Elle Woods doesn’t take no for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone serious, Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and heads for Harvard Law School! Following huge critical acclaim, Legally Blonde the Musical is taking the West End by storm. ‘Ridiculously enjoyable from start to finish’ (The Independent), this is the must-see show of the year, and the most fashionable ticket in town!
Suitable for Age 11+www.legallyblondethemusical.co.uk 2 wheelchair spaces available
“The pupils are still talking about it! They loved every aspect of the day.” Teacher, Hairspray Envision day 2009
*Audio description is a live verbal commentary delivered in the silent moments on stage, capturing the
visual elements of a performance from set and prop changes to gestures, actions and facial expressions.
