Extant’s unique production of The Chairs, the classic tragic farce by Eugene Ionesco, retours in April 2016.

Featuring a cast of visually impaired actors, exciting tactile set and experimental sound design, the production creates a dynamic, shared experience for sighted and visually impaired audiences. 

• Read more about the production, full show dates and links to book tickets here.
• Watch the new trailer.
• Learn more about Extant's participation programme for visually impaired people linked to our 2016 tour.
• More about The Chairs' learning resources for students and teachers.

The show will also feature a menu of extra including touch tours and post-show Q&As: more information soon.

Enormously ambitious… A massive amount of imaginative and creative energy has gone into Extant’s production of The Chairs (with) moments of comic genius

Disability Arts Online 

I thought it was fantastic. I was totally absorbed. Tender. Funny. Moving

Performances were extraordinary

Surprising and impressive – I want to see it again

Absolutely stunning set

A beautifully integrated performance

Audience comments, 2014