Describing Diversity: An Exploration of the Description of Human Characteristics and Appearance within the Practice of Theatre Audio Description

Hannah Thompson; Rachel Hutchinson; Matthew Cock

Describing Diversity: An Exploration of the Description of Human Characteristics and Appearance within the Practice of Theatre Audio Description

Hannah Thompson
, Rachel Hutchinson
, Matthew Cock

Research output: Other contribution

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Abstract

Audio description has the potential to make a significant contribution to the future genres of theatre, dance and live art experience. Involving diverse directors, designers, and producers will be critical to the process and understanding of audio description; and we need to hear from them about their vision, their interpretation of classical scripts, their language and style.

Our report calls for increased understanding and dialogue between the dynamic industries of theatre and audio description. It is only through working together that we can strive to create the equitable and inclusive audio descriptions that both audiences and theatres deserve, and that audio describers wish to deliver.

Original language	English
Type	Report
Number of pages	83
Publication status	Published - 16 Sept 2020

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1 Article
1 Special issue

Audio Description: Turning Access to Film into Cinema Art
Thompson, H., 4 Sept 2018, In: Disability Studies Quarterly. 38, 3
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Blindness Arts
Thompson, H. (Guest editor) & Warne, V. (Guest editor), 4 Sept 2018, In: Disability Studies Quarterly. 38, 3
Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

Open Access

1 Finished

IDEA: Inclusive Description for Equality and Access
Thompson, H. (PI)
2/02/21 → 31/01/22
Project: Research

1 Workshop, seminar, course or webinar.

Audio Description: The Art of Access
Thompson, H. (Organiser)
21 Oct 2016
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop, seminar, course or webinar.

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Abstract

Access to Document

Research output

Audio Description: Turning Access to Film into Cinema Art

Blindness Arts

Projects

IDEA: Inclusive Description for Equality and Access

Activities

Audio Description: The Art of Access

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