At the Theatre (Short Stories) - Books - Living Paintings

Living Paintings

At the Theatre (Short Stories)

Suitable for: Adults

Available braille grades:

Curtain up – let Degas and Renoir take you to the theatre! In this collection enjoy ballet and opera, show off in your best evening wear and size-up the other people in the audience. A brilliant insight into life, on and off stage, in the Parisian footlights.


Listen to an audio clip

In the world of the theatre, to take a box was to show that one was privileged. It was expensive and only seated a few people. Sometimes, as in this painting, it was reserved for just two people. A further privilege was to be able to withdraw to the back of the box where they had complete privacy; or to sit at the front and see and be seen by the audience. In this painting Renoir portrays a man and a woman sitting in their box. The young woman sits in front with her hand, in which she is holding her opera glasses, resting on the plush covered ledge at the front of the box. She is looking out at the viewer of the painting, not down at the stage. Her escort is a bearded gentleman in full evening dress sitting further back in the shadows.


What's inside

  • A collection of raised tactile pictures.
  • Audio descriptions with music and sound effects in your chosen format of either CD or USB.
  • An A4 large print colour image pack or postcard pack.
  • An ‘Articles for the Blind’ returns label for the free and convenient return of the box.

Touch to see image list

La Loge, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, 1874
Two Dancers on a Stage, Edgar Degas, 1874

Donated by: The D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust

What our members say

A decorative horizontal divider
Promotes good discussion around positive memories related to it. The subject of theatre is good to discuss as everyone usually has some positive memories related to it.
These two paintings transport the listeners to the world of theatre. They give the chance to re-live positive moments related to visiting the theatre and feel its atmosphere.
Guidance notes - did not use this time as we had a different format of our meeting. In general I find them very useful as they provide ideas for discussion and help make sessions more versatile. We discussed the members' experience of visiting the theatre and their favourite ballets.
Rose
A decorative horizontal divider

Other books you might like

Keep in touch

Want news on our latest releases, heart-warming stories of our impact, wholesome content and opportunities to support our unique work?

Join our community of friends to receive updates to your inbox.