Media

See below for various print & broadcast media that Eleanor has appeared in (sorted by date, newest first)…

January 2024
National Theatre
Audio Description

Becoming the first Severely Sight Impaired child in the world to ‘live’ Audio Describe a theatre performance.

May 2023
BBC The One Show

As part of an Audio Description project for King Charles’s Coronation, on behalf of the charity Living Paintings, Eleanor featured on BBC’s The One Show.

March 2023
Vocal Eyes
Theatre Visit Review

A review of Vocaleyes audio description of “Marvellous” at the newly opened West End theatre, @SohoPlace.

December 2022
BBC Radio 4 – In Touch

Featuring Eleanor, BBC Radio 4’s In Touch programme discusses what it’s like to navigate a career in acting with a visual impairment.

August 2022
ABC Radio Perth, WA

Whilst visiting family in Perth, WA; Eleanor was interviewed for the afternoon show on ABC Perth, a flagship radio station in Western Australia, about her life.

May 2022
Vision Foundation

The Vision Foundation’s ‘See My Skills’ Gala – an evening of celebration and surprises, putting a spotlight on individuals who will not be defined by their sight loss.

April 2022
ITV National News Feature

Approaching the anniversary of Eleanor’s neurosurgery. Kings Hospital / ITV News featured Eleanor’s story.

December 2021
The Stage

An article about A Christmas Carol at The Old Vic which mentions Eleanor’s performance.

November 2021
London Evening Standard

An article about A Christmas Carol at The Old Vic which very kindly mentions Eleanor

March 2021
Eleanor’s Birthday Cake!

The most amazing sensory cake deserves an article of its very own!

February 2021
Vision Foundation

A micro film produced for the Vision Foundation’s exclusive online event “Taking Centre Stage : Sight Loss in the Spotlight”

December 2020
The Amber Trust

A short video of Eleanor singing for The Amber Trust’s Christmas campaign.

June 2020
BBC Radio 4 – In Touch

Eleanor featured on BBC Radio 4’s In Touch programme on behalf of The Amber Trust

June 2020
The Amber Trust

A video feature produced by The Amber Trust for their major new online resource “Amber Sound Touch”

December 2019
The Telegraph

Celebrating Eleanor’s professional theatre debut at The Old Vic, and raising more awareness.

Spring/Summer 2018
Local Guide #26

A fifth article covering Eleanor’s journey, written by us and published in a locally distributed magazine.

May 2018
Richmond & Twickenham Times

On the front cover of the local newspaper, as Eleanor’s second chemotherapy regimen began.

Autumn/Winter 2018
Local Guide #27

A sixth article covering Eleanor’s journey, written by us and published in a locally distributed magazine.

Autumn/Winter 2017
Local Guide #25

A fourth article covering Eleanor’s journey, written by us and published in a locally distributed magazine.

Spring/Summer 2017
Local Guide #24

A third article covering Eleanor’s journey, written by us and published in a locally distributed magazine.

Autumn 2016
Freemasonry Today

Eleanor very generously gets her first Braille device.

Spring/Summer 2016
Local Guide #22

The second article covering Eleanor’s journey, written by us and published in a locally distributed magazine.

March 2016
Community Nursing Team
HRCH News

Eleanor paid a visit to her local community nursing team’s HQ.

January 2016
Richmond & Twickenham Times

A small request for raffle prizes in the local newspaper.

September 2015
Richmond & Twickenham Times

Raising awareness in the local newspaper.

Autumn/Winter 2015
Local Guide #21

The first article covering Eleanor’s journey, written by us and published in a locally distributed magazine.

February 2015
Gazet van Antwerpen

A strange twist of events on social media led to Eleanor’s story being featured in one of Belgium’s foremost newspapers.