Drama graduate of Bristol University, and an Arts Marketer, Anne began audio-describing in 1988. She describes around 100 spectacles a year, from Opera to Burlesque, Fine Art to chimpanzees.
Joining Anne Hornsby in offering the Mind’s Eye audio description service are the following describers:
Chris has worked with Mind’s Eye for five years at venues around the country. In addition, he has also set up Theatreville, designing posters for theatre. You can see examples at theatreville.co.uk.
Clare spent many years working in theatre. She is now an editor, writer and Audio Describer. Her collection of short stories Twisting Tales is available from Webvant Press.
Eleanor has been audio describing since 2005 around the North West and beyond – mostly theatre but also talks, art gallery tours and even the butterfly house at Chester Zoo!
A describer since 1999, Jane’s worked on a wide range of plays, operas, films and TV, not to mention circus and street festivals. She’s still in pursuit of the perfect description
Audio-describer since 1993. Currently describing the Welsh National Opera Tours, Birmingham Hippodrome, Oxford Playhouse and Pre-description notes for all Royal Opera House Productions. Founder Describer with Vocaleyes
Audio describer fifteen years, describes all kinds of drama and opera, including Royal Shakespeare Company, Vocaleyes, Birmingham Rep, and many theatres. Audio introductions for the Royal Opera House.
Margaret Spittles has been an audio describer since 1993. Trained by the Royal Shakespeare Company she has wide experience in describing Opera, Musicals and Pantomime as well as most forms of Drama.
Professional audio describer for 6 years - North West and Midlands. Mainly theatre work - drama, comedy, thrillers, musical theatre, pantomime, classics. Also, cultural events and galleries.
Willie has worked all over the UK as an actor, director and describer. He describes regularly for Graeae, Vocaleyes and StopGap Dance Company, also for Northern Ballet and Ballet Rambert.
