Access Information

AD: Audio Described – Live or recorded verbal description for blind and visually impaired audience members. This will either be integrated into the performance/event for everyone, or described live via headsets which will be provided by event management.

BSL: British Sign Language – Interpreted/Integrated

C: Captioned – Subtitles that translate or transcribe the dialogue, narrative or spoken word as well as a description of all sonic aspects of the work/non verbal noises.

R: Relaxed Performance – During this event/activity audience can come and go as they please.  Audiences are welcome to move, tic, stim or make noise. 

S: Subtitles – Subtitles that translate or transcribe the dialogue, narrative or spoken word.

SB: Sound Based – Projects with this tag will be sound based, audio works, gigs or heavily text focused performances.

SP: Sub-Pacs – Subpacs will be available for the performance; these are wearable vests that convert sound into vibrations.

T: Transcript – Downloadable or printed Transcript of text can be provided on request to audiences.

TT: Touch Tour – A touch tour gives attendees who are visually impaired the opportunity to touch parts of an installation, set and any major pieces of scenery, props and costumes.

V: Highly Visual / No or Little Text – Events with this tag will be highly visual and contain minimal or no text.

Galoshans Festival endeavours to be as accessible as possible. If you require specific access needs to facilitate attending any events or to enable you to take part in any activities, please do get in touch with us by emailing galoshans@rigarts.org , with RIG Arts directly on 01475 720847 or via Instagram: @galoshansfest