Get Closer

These specially created performances are fully-staged, and performed by a narrator, The Orchestra of Scottish Opera, and a wonderful cast of singers. Audiences are lead through the story, and hear some of the best-loved music from the opera. Lighting levels in the auditorium are brighter, and people are able to come in and out of the auditorium during the performance and see the show in the bar on TV screens.

Groups welcome – call your local box office to book.

Presenter Allan Dunn

Supported by: The Scottish Opera Syndicate, Scottish Opera's Education Angels, Miss E.C. Hendry's Charitable Trust, The Misses Barrie Charitable Trust, The Cruach Trust, The Lady Marian Gibson Trust & The E M Whittome 2013 Charitable Trust

Opera: music, costumes, set. We want you to experience it all.

Mention opera and most people think of singing and music, but this is only part of the overall experience. What about scenery, costumes, lighting, direction and choreography? Audio-description helps visually-impaired patrons enjoy the opera experience with a live commentary that describes the action on stage without compromising the music.

As part of the experience, we include:

• A free introductory CD, sent out in advance of the performance. 
• A free Touch Tour of the set, costumes and props before the show.
• An audio introduction 15 minutes before the start of the performance.

If you or someone you know is interested in booking for an audio-described performance, please make this clear when you contact the box office at your chosen theatre. Discounted tickets are available. Tickets for audio-described performances and Touch Tours must be booked at least two weeks in advance. Guide dogs are welcome.

Please note: tickets for audio-described performances at Theatre Royal Glasgow should be booked through their Groups Department at the number below.

Theatre Royal Glasgow 0800 912 6971
Festival Theatre Edinburgh 0131 529 6000
His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen 01224 641 122
Eden Court, Inverness 01463 234 234

See full box office information

We are always looking for new audio describers to join our dedicated team. If you have some time to spare and would like to find out what is involved, please contact the team using the form below. 

Contact the team