Extant

Britain's leading professional performing arts company of visually impaired people is led by Artistic Director and CEO Maria Oshodi. Extant has become an innovation in arts management and creative practice, bringing a unique cultural perspective of visual impairment to broaden employment, training and consultancy through the arts.

Our latest project was a spring 2016 re-tour of Ionesco's The Chairs.

Actors from The Chairs stand to the side of the frame; the Old Woman stands behind Old Man looking at him as he speaks. Light from above ill

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An event poster for the RPFB 40th anniversary with red and black background and pictures of five different performers

40th Anniversary Fundraiser for RP Fighting Blindness

13 people standing in a circle, listening to Elizabeth Wainwright (second person to the right) at The Lowry.

Participation: July update and new opportunities

Group photo of the Chairs winners Louise, Anna and Beatrice holding certificates with 4 other members of the Extant team and Bella the dog.

Success at the SMA’s!

Two pairs of venue staff lead one another in a sighted guiding exercise in the foyer at mac Birmingham.

Regional Hub Building Programme: Manchester and Birmingham update

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I am privileged to be a patron of Extant. They have a unique and very special place in our cultural life

Clive Merrison, Extant patron