Audio Description
What is audio description?
Audio description is a service that provides real-time, spoken narration of the visual elements of a live performance, such as actions, costumes, scenery, and facial expressions, to enhance the experience for individuals with low vision or blindness.
How does audio description work during a live performance?
Trained describers deliver live commentary through a headset, narrating key visual details and actions during natural pauses in dialogue, so as not to interrupt the flow of the performance.
Who can benefit from audio description services?
Audio description services are designed primarily for individuals with low vision or blindness, but they can also benefit anyone who might find additional verbal context helpful for understanding the visual aspects of a performance.
How can I access audio description services at Queens Theatre?
Audio description is provided at scheduled performances, which are listed at the bottom of this page. Please indicate you wish to use these services at check out when purchasing tickets. When you arrive at Queens Theatre, please ask a member of the Front of House team or the box office for a listening device tuned to the Audio Description channel.
