We are the UK's leading company of visually impaired artists & theatre practitioners 🦮🧑‍🦯 https://extant.org.uk/https://bsky.app/profile/extantltd.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/extantltd.bsky.social/post/3mvs4hqgvtk2kJoin Extant CEO/AD, Dr Maria Oshodi on Monday 21st September 3-5pm - for ‘Pathways to Developing Disabled Leadership in the Arts’ with Extant as part of @turtlekeyarts.bsky.social Joy Festival at the @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social Free tickets available below! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/joy-festival-2026-artist-development-programme-upskilling-workshops-tickets-199796635816118 Sep 2026 11:57 +0000at://did:plc:a4sncdleqar3guntvek7ypgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvs4hqgvtk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/extantltd.bsky.social/post/3mvnd7w4pqc2sBooking opens this Friday for the Gala Programme at the 70th BFI London Film Festival (7–18 October). Check out the programme and book tickets (from Friday) at whatson.bfi.org.uk/lff/ Plus Extant networks get access to a special code. If you're VI contact us directly for this code. https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/lff/16 Sep 2026 14:15 +0000at://did:plc:a4sncdleqar3guntvek7ypgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvnd7w4pqc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/extantltd.bsky.social/post/3mva7yxtprk2bRead all about our impact at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, including our increase in activities, partnerships, profile and plenty more! https://extant.org.uk/edinburgh-festival-fringe-202611 Sep 2026 09:13 +0000at://did:plc:a4sncdleqar3guntvek7ypgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mva7yxtprk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/extantltd.bsky.social/post/3mtvxt3i5yc27Our friends @vocaleyes.bsky.social are hiring for a Training and Consultancy Manager. This is a new permanent part time role, 3 days per week at £21,630 per annum. Deadline to apply: 13 September (midnight) https://vocaleyes.co.uk/were-recruiting-training-and-consultancy-manager/25 Aug 2026 13:54 +0000at://did:plc:a4sncdleqar3guntvek7ypgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtvxt3i5yc27https://bsky.app/profile/extantltd.bsky.social/post/3mttgin6z5c2rApplications close for The Extant Hive, tomorrow (Tuesday 25th August) at 12noon. In 2027, we will celebrate our 30th anniversary and as part of this journey, we are transforming, with our new leadership team, called The Extant Hive. Apply before the deadline! https://extant.org.uk/the-extant-hive24 Aug 2026 13:39 +0000at://did:plc:a4sncdleqar3guntvek7ypgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttgin6z5c2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/extantltd.bsky.social/post/3mt2lfjqfhs2mLast few slots available! Up at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year? Drop in and talk to our Artist Development Manager, Louisa Sanfey on Sunday 16th August at Fringe Central on how to record audio introductions. You must book a slot on the below link. https://bookings.cloud.microsoft/book/Recordyourownaudiointroduction@edfringe.com/?ismsaljsauthenabled&fbclid=IwY2xjawTsIelwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6V_N56IaI_yuiKNRyRgVqKc4Le_W6lZ9M5ZZaY4oR9t9eI6zupaF5pNrJVpg_aem_ABmxJNJGJpg6Y2wcjr_u7w14 Aug 2026 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:a4sncdleqar3guntvek7ypgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2lfjqfhs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/extantltd.bsky.social/post/3msv43arn7s2yApplications are open for The Extant Hive with 4 paid positions available. Extant has made a commitment to working towards all its internal roles being held by visually impaired people by 2033. Applications close on Tuesday 25th August, 12 noon. extant.org.uk/the-extant-h... https://extant.org.uk/the-extant-h..12 Aug 2026 12:13 +0000at://did:plc:a4sncdleqar3guntvek7ypgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3msv43arn7s2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/extantltd.bsky.social/post/3msidkcq5qk23Join us for a 'Record Your Own Audio Introduction' at Fringe Central on 9th August 12-4pm & 16th August 12-4pm. These are free 15 minute sessions to learn how to write/record an audio introduction or ask questions. Email access@edfringe.com or book 👇 https://bookings.cloud.microsoft/book/Recordyourownaudiointroduction@edfringe.com/?ismsaljsauthenabled07 Aug 2026 10:22 +0000at://did:plc:a4sncdleqar3guntvek7ypgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3msidkcq5qk23https://bsky.app/profile/extantltd.bsky.social/post/3msfnxcmjrk2vApplications close tomorrow for our Operations Lead role🎭 This is a permanent (subject to securing new ACE NPO funding from April 2028) part-time (0.6) PAYE contract paid at £38,000 pa / FTE starting on 5th October 2026. Apply by Friday 7th August, 12 noon. https://extant.org.uk/operations-lead06 Aug 2026 08:50 +0000at://did:plc:a4sncdleqar3guntvek7ypgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3msfnxcmjrk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/extantltd.bsky.social/post/3mrwrl3uusk2fApplications close in one week for our Operations Lead role! We've made a commitment to working towards all our internal roles being held by VI people by 2033. The Operations Lead and The Extant Hive will begin this process. Apply by 7th August, 12 noon. https://extant.org.uk/operations-lead31 Jul 2026 10:45 +0000at://did:plc:a4sncdleqar3guntvek7ypgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrwrl3uusk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/extantltd.bsky.social/post/3mru5mhtwfs2sJoin us for a 'Record Your Own Audio Introduction' at Fringe Central on 9th August 12-4pm & 16th August 12-4pm. These are free 15 minute drop-in sessions to learn how to write and record an audio introduction for your show, or to ask any questions. Book below👇 https://extant.org.uk/project/edinburgh-festival-fringe-202630 Jul 2026 09:42 +0000at://did:plc:a4sncdleqar3guntvek7ypgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mru5mhtwfs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/extantltd.bsky.social/post/3mrml24rkqk2aPioneering Accessibility - Extant's Artistic Director, Dr Maria Oshodi and Operations Director, Ian Abbott share Extant's pioneering work in making theatre more accessible for visually impaired audiences. Read our feature in Arts Professional. https://www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/feature/pioneering-accessibility27 Jul 2026 09:21 +0000at://did:plc:a4sncdleqar3guntvek7ypgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrml24rkqk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/extantltd.bsky.social/post/3mrexrjata22eWe are offering a limited number of free theatre tickets for VI audiences on Monday 17th August at Edinburgh Festival Fringe as part of our Enhance Programme: Jellyfish & How's Your Head? We are also hosting Meet Extant. Email admin@extant.org.uk for more information. https://extant.org.uk/project/edinburgh-festival-fringe-202624 Jul 2026 08:48 +0000at://did:plc:a4sncdleqar3guntvek7ypgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrexrjata22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/extantltd.bsky.social/post/3mrcs47d27k2sFind out about our new roles in our latest newsletter...We are recruiting and transforming! https://mailchi.mp/extant.org.uk/the-future-of-extant23 Jul 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:a4sncdleqar3guntvek7ypgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrcs47d27k2shttps://bsky.app/profile/extantltd.bsky.social/post/3mpqtchsugs2sInterested in applying for our new leadership team: The Extant Hive but have questions? We are hosting 2 online FAQ sessions on these dates: 13th July, 11am & 12th August 11am. Sign up for the FAQs via admin@extant.org.uk https://extant.org.uk/the-extant-hive03 Jul 2026 15:09 +0000at://did:plc:a4sncdleqar3guntvek7ypgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpqtchsugs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/extantltd.bsky.social/post/3mpnnsciw3s2xNottingham VI adults are invited to attend the Enhance performance of 'The Market Deeping Model Railway Club' on 16th July at Nottingham Playhouse. Attend the Enhance Touch Tour (6pm) and show (7:30pm). Book your tickets via @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social https://nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/events/the-market-deeping-model-railway-club/02 Jul 2026 08:53 +0000at://did:plc:a4sncdleqar3guntvek7ypgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpnnsciw3s2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/extantltd.bsky.social/post/3mpl6xvx46s2hFrom our friends @vocaleyes.bsky.social As part of the @pocklington.bsky.social Get Set Progress internship programme, VocalEyes are recruiting an Archive and Engagement Assistant -apply by 17th July, 5pm and help shape the story of VocalEyes! https://vocaleyes.co.uk/help-shape-the-story-of-vocaleyes/01 Jul 2026 09:22 +0000at://did:plc:a4sncdleqar3guntvek7ypgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpl6xvx46s2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/extantltd.bsky.social/post/3mp46fkh62s2pApplications are open for our Operations Lead role! We've made a commitment to working towards all our internal roles being held by VI people by 2033. The Operations Lead and The Extant Hive will begin this process. Applications close 7th August, 12 noon. https://extant.org.uk/operations-lead25 Jun 2026 10:02 +0000at://did:plc:a4sncdleqar3guntvek7ypgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp46fkh62s2phttps://bsky.app/profile/extantltd.bsky.social/post/3mox3kog3qc26Heliocentric Revolutions and Universal Design - Extant AD & CEO reflects on her recent trip to Poland for the Universal Design Conference. Also on Britain's 10th anniversary of deciding to split from the EU and what this means regarding our relationship. https://extant.org.uk/heliocentric-revolutions-and-universal-design23 Jun 2026 09:28 +0000at://did:plc:a4sncdleqar3guntvek7ypgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mox3kog3qc26https://bsky.app/profile/extantltd.bsky.social/post/3mol5axetm22bWe. Are. Transforming. Applications are open for The Extant Hive with 4 paid roles! Founded in 1997, we will celebrate our 30th anniversary in 2027 and as part of this journey, we are transforming. Our new leadership team will be called The Extant Hive👇 https://extant.org.uk/the-extant-hive18 Jun 2026 15:26 +0000at://did:plc:a4sncdleqar3guntvek7ypgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mol5axetm22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/extantltd.bsky.social/post/3moi2wtzi4s2iNo Dramas returns on Tuesday 30th June, 6–8pm at Omnibus Theatre, Clapham. These are our free drama workshops for VI adults. Meet & greet from 5:30pm at Clapham Common underground station or a nearby bus stop. Sign up via admin@extant.org.uk https://extant.org.uk/participation/nodramas17 Jun 2026 10:07 +0000at://did:plc:a4sncdleqar3guntvek7ypgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3moi2wtzi4s2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/extantltd.bsky.social/post/3mntrrqutec2yJoin our next Extant Connect on Monday 29 June, 7–8.30pm on Zoom! Nick Coupe from Hat Trick Productions will share his experience of creating new work with a visually impaired actor. A relaxed online space for blind and visually impaired artists. Sign up here: https://extant.org.uk/artist-development/extant-connect09 Jun 2026 08:30 +0000at://did:plc:a4sncdleqar3guntvek7ypgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mntrrqutec2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/extantltd.bsky.social/post/3mnk2sbsqgs2zInvitation to complete the Rest, Free Time and Disability Questionnaire. A project exploring how rest and free time are experienced, regulated, and denied in the UK. For anyone who self-identifies as a disabled adult, 18+ Contact: ioana.chis@glasgow.ac.uk. breadrosesdisability.uk/questionnaire https://breadrosesdisability.uk/questionnaire05 Jun 2026 11:44 +0000at://did:plc:a4sncdleqar3guntvek7ypgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnk2sbsqgs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/extantltd.bsky.social/post/3mnetub7lv226Our Thinker-In-Residence's latest blog is live! Aisling compares her experiences of Design & Disability and Beyond the Visual. Exploring themes of access, perception, and Extant's production of Flight Paths and how this has re-shaped her thinking. https://extant.org.uk/thinker-in-residence-design-and-disability-beyond-the-visual03 Jun 2026 09:57 +0000at://did:plc:a4sncdleqar3guntvek7ypgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnetub7lv226https://bsky.app/profile/extantltd.bsky.social/post/3mncp77umyc2vOur Artistic Director & CEO, Dr Maria Oshodi reflects on the path to her PhD; as well as how the echo of the place Hawkwood, past and present, has played its part for Extant, read more in her latest blog post 'Hawkwood – Matter and the Immaterial'. https://extant.org.uk/hawkwood-matter-and-the-immaterial02 Jun 2026 13:28 +0000at://did:plc:a4sncdleqar3guntvek7ypgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mncp77umyc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/extantltd.bsky.social/post/3mmeafg4efk2xFor Nottingham VI adults, we are offering free theatre tickets to the Enhance performance of 'Scenes from a Friendship' on 2nd June at Nottingham Playhouse. We'll attend Meet Extant 5-6pm, Touch Tour (6:45pm) and show (7:45pm). Email admin@extant.org.uk https://nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/events/scenes-from-a-friendship/21 May 2026 10:43 +0000at://did:plc:a4sncdleqar3guntvek7ypgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmeafg4efk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/extantltd.bsky.social/post/3mlvp26xbb22oRead Theatre Villages article on the noise that we are making at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026. https://www.theatrevillage.co.uk/is-edinburgh-fringe-becoming-more-accessible-for-visually-impaired-audiences-and-is-extant-leading-the-way/15 May 2026 15:56 +0000at://did:plc:a4sncdleqar3guntvek7ypgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvp26xbb22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/extantltd.bsky.social/post/3mldym4baqs26Extant returns to Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, pioneering sector wide change in visual impairment access. https://extant.org.uk/extant-returns-to-edinburgh-fringe-festival-202608 May 2026 14:59 +0000at://did:plc:a4sncdleqar3guntvek7ypgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldym4baqs26https://bsky.app/profile/extantltd.bsky.social/post/3mlavxxs6z22gOur Trainee Artistic Director, Tam Gilbert has started rehearsals this week for her Artistic Project 'Marking Time'. Tam speaks with @rnibradio.bsky.social Toby Davey about her background, role, Extant and 'Marking Time'. Listen below! https://audioboom.com/posts/8899837-tam-gilbert-second-extant-trainee-artistic-director07 May 2026 09:34 +0000at://did:plc:a4sncdleqar3guntvek7ypgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlavxxs6z22g