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VocalEye Events

Accessible Arts Adventures

VocalEye makes arts and cultural events more accessible for people who are blind and partially sighted, online and in-person.

In-Person events include live theatre performances and other cultural events in Vancouver, Surrey and Richmond. VocalEye’s access services are tailored to each event. Service details and ticketing information are provided in the event listings.

Online Zoom events include a variety of audio plays, virtual art tours, festival highlights, storytelling and more with host Amy Amantea and special guest artists. Almost Live Zoom events are free and everyone is welcome. One-time registration is required.

Professional Development (Pro D) events include a variety of workshops, training sessions, Describer Café conversations, presentations and learning opportunities for audio describers, access providers and users. These events may be offered in person or online.

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Past Events

This is the Point

Described on Saturday February 2, 2019 at 2 pm at The Cultch Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables Street, Vancouver | ‭604-251-1363‬
A candid look at love, sex, disability and real life.

Described Tour | The Metamorphosis

Saturday February 2, 2019 at 10:30 am at the Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver
Making visual art more accessible for visitors who are blind and partially sighted.

Concussion

Described on Saturday January 26, 2019 at 2 pm at Intrepid Theatre, 1609 Blanchard Street, Victoria | 250-891-2837
A multi-media dance-theatre exploration of brain injury and transformation.

Palmyra

Described on Thursday January 24, 2019 at 7 pm at Performance Works, 1218 Cartwright Street, Vancouver | 604-449-6000 or 604-605-8284 ext 204
A smashing allegory about war, power and human relationships.

Blind Date

Described on Saturday January 19, 2019 at 4 pm at the Surrey Arts Centre, 13750 88 Avenue, Surrey | 604-501-5566
One actor. One audience member. One blind date.

The Full Light of Day

Described on Saturday January 12, 2019 at 2 pm with Touch Tour at 1 pm at the Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton Street, Vancouver | 604-253-4222
An electrifying new work from the Electric Company.

East Van Panto: Wizard of Oz

Described on Saturday December 22, 2018 at 2 pm at the York Theatre, 639 Commercial Drive, Vancouver | 604-251-1363
There's no place like East Van!

It’s a Wonderful Life

Described on Wednesday December 19, 2018 at 8 pm and Sunday December 23 at 2 pm at the Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond | 604-270-1812
A new musical adaptation of a classic holiday favourite.

Griffin & Sabine

Described on Sunday December 16, 2018 at 2 pm at the Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria | 250-385-6815
Two souls seeking the courage and means to unite.