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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

In a Blue Moon

Described on Saturday January 23, 2016 at 4 PM at the Surrey Arts Centre, 13750 88 Avenue, Surrey | 604-501-5566
Finding home in unexpected places.

Peter and the Starcatcher

Described on Thursday December 17, 2015 at 7:30 PM at The Arts Club Goldcorp Stage, 162 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver | 604-687-1644
The prequel to PETER PAN.

A Christmas Story, The Musical

Described on Sunday November 29, 2015 at 2 PM at The Arts Club Stanley, 2750 Granville Street, Vancouver | 604-687-1644
This musical misadventure about a boy with a dream is a treat for the whole family.

Chelsea Hotel

Described on Sunday November 8, 2015 at 2 PM at The Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Avenue in Victoria
The Songs of Leonard Cohen

Red Rock Diner

Described on Saturday October 24, 2015 at 4 PM at the Surrey Arts Centre, 13750 88 Avenue, Surrey | 604-501-5566
Vancouver's Rock 'n' Roll Musical.

The Waiting Room

Described on Tuesday October 20, 2015 at 7:30 PM at The Arts Club Granville Island, 1585 Johnston Street, Vancouver | 604-687-1644
A true-life musical about patience and recovery.

Disgraced

Described on Sunday Oct 11 at 2 PM and Friday Oct 16, 2015 at 8 PM at The Arts Club Stanley, 2750 Granville Street, Vancouver | 604-687-1644
A shattering cultural collision.

speed-the-plow

Described on Sunday October 4, 2015 at 2 PM at The Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria | 250-385-6815
Greed. Lust. Fear. Movies.

Tales from the Blind Side, 3rd edition

Saturday September 26, 2015 at 6 PM Moose's Down Under Bar and Grill
830 West Pender Street (downstairs)
Vancouver
VocalEye's annual storytelling fundraiser features true tales told by members of the blind and low vision community

Hairspray

Saturday August 15, 2015 at 8 PM Malkin Bowl outdoor stage, Stanley Park
The ultimate big hair, big heart, big fat Broadway musical at Theatre Under the Stars.