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California Chronicle | BBC to hold first Prom for deaf concert-goers
The BBC is to hold its first Prom for deaf concert-goers, it was announced yesterday.
The 116th annual season --which began last night -- will feature a regular Prom performance of Stephen Sondheim's music but with lyrics interpreted by a sign language expert for the deaf concert- goers in the audience.
The BBC said it was keen to extend its tradition of making the best available to the widest possible audience.
Paul Whittaker, artistic director and founder of charity Music And The Deaf, will be signing at the front of the stage to a group of 150 members of the audience who are hard of hearing. The Sondheim At 80 concert on Saturday, July 31, will feature leading figures from the opera and theatre world to perform several excerpts from shows such as Sweeney Todd, A Little Night Music and Into The Woods.
Whittaker has worked on major West End productions such as Les Miserables and Grease.
A BBC spokeswoman said of the season: "There is extensive provision for people with disabilities of all kinds as the BBC continues its dedication to remaining open to all."
The BBC is to hold its first Prom for deaf concert-goers, it was announced yesterday.
The 116th annual season --which began last night -- will feature a regular Prom performance of Stephen Sondheim's music but with lyrics interpreted by a sign language expert for the deaf concert- goers in the audience.
The BBC said it was keen to extend its tradition of making the best available to the widest possible audience.
Paul Whittaker, artistic director and founder of charity Music And The Deaf, will be signing at the front of the stage to a group of 150 members of the audience who are hard of hearing. The Sondheim At 80 concert on Saturday, July 31, will feature leading figures from the opera and theatre world to perform several excerpts from shows such as Sweeney Todd, A Little Night Music and Into The Woods.
Whittaker has worked on major West End productions such as Les Miserables and Grease.
A BBC spokeswoman said of the season: "There is extensive provision for people with disabilities of all kinds as the BBC continues its dedication to remaining open to all."