The Ghost of Alexander Blackwood

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Theatre (d/deaf-led, storytelling)

  • Venue 498
    Deaf Action - Blackwood Bar
  • Times vary. Click 'Dates, times and prices' to view the calendar
  • Aug 10-11, 16-18
  • 50 minutes
  • Suitability: 8+
  • Country: United Kingdom - Scotland
  • Group: Deaf Action
  • Warnings and additional info: None
  • Accessibility:
    Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    Captioning
    Signed Performance
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Dates, Times and Prices

Description

Step into the haunting presence of Alexander Blackwood. Join us on this intimate and insightful journey as he shares his life story, from childhood to becoming a pastor at the world's first deaf church, right here in Edinburgh. Produced by and starring a deaf cast, witness Blackwood's profound impact on the deaf community. Meet other famous deaf figures from Edinburgh's history along the way, and discover how these interactions shaped deaf society and language. A tale both curious and enlightening, let's follow his journey through the city that influenced deaf culture around the world.

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General venue access

  • Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    Captioning
    Signed Performance
  • Accessible entry: Walk straight ahead, take the stairs to the right and follow these up to the bar located on the first floor.

    • Wheelchair access type: Building Lift

  • Stairs: 20+
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

Signed performances

  • Dates: 10 August, 11 August, 16 August, 17 August, 18 August
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team to book your tickets and request any specific seating requests in relation to the location of the interpeter.

Captioned performances

  • Dates: 10 August, 11 August, 16 August, 17 August, 18 August
  • Type: Open
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team to book your tickets and request any specific seating locations or if booking a unit is required.

How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

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Dates, Times and Prices