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An opera company putting accessibility at the heart of the creative process: collaborative, inclusive & open to all formidability.org Joined March 2019-
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We join all those who knew and loved Ben Thapa in remembering him for his warmth and generosity of spirit, his kindness and his gorgeous artistry. We were so saddened to hear of his sudden passing and send our condolences to his family and friends. He will be hugely missed by all
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🎤 Join us for our next Monthly Meet-up featuring Joanne Roughton-Arnold, a visually impaired operatic soprano and disability arts trailblazer. Save the date: 15th August 2024, 7pm UK time. Register and submit your questions: soundwithoutsight.org/news/soprano-a… #DisabilityArts
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Did you see one of our live performances? We need your unique insight to help us understand our audience better, reach out to different communities, report to funders and apply for future funding! Questionnaire link: tinyurl.com/mw4tc2se
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We need your unique insight to help us understand our audience better, reach out to different communities, report to funders and apply for future funding! What’s involved: Watch a video of a live operatic signed performance and answer a questionnaire (1/2)
Did you see one of our live performances? We need your unique insight to help us understand our audience better, reach out to different communities, report to funders and apply for future funding! Questionnaire link: tinyurl.com/mw4tc2se
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We need your unique insight to help us understand our audience better, reach out to different communities, report to funders and apply for future funding! What’s involved: Watch a video of a live operatic signed performance and answer a questionnaire (1/2)
Did you see one of our live performances? We need your unique insight to help us understand our audience better, reach out to different communities, report to funders and apply for future funding! Questionnaire link: tinyurl.com/mw4tc2se
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We need your unique insight to help us understand our audience better, reach out to different communities, report to funders and apply for future funding! What’s involved: Watch a video of a live operatic signed performance and answer a questionnaire (1/2)
Did you see one of our live performances? We need your unique insight to help us understand our audience better, reach out to different communities, report to funders and apply for future funding! Questionnaire link: tinyurl.com/mw4tc2se
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We need your unique insight to help us understand our audience better, reach out to different communities, report to funders and apply for future funding! What’s involved: Watch a video of a live operatic signed performance and answer a questionnaire (1/2) #ArtsResearch
Did you see one of our live performances? We need your unique insight to help us understand our audience better, reach out to different communities, report to funders and apply for future funding! Questionnaire link: tinyurl.com/mw4tc2se
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