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Alex Ramzan
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Blogger, Speaker, & Theatre Reviewer Blogging about my experiences from a #VisuallyImpaired Perspective! Also play the odd video game!

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Alex Ramzan @alexramzan.bsky.social · May 30
NEW REVIEW: 'Boys From The Blackstuff' By Alan Beasdale - Adapted By James Graham!

Full review can be found here: thevicritic.com/2025/05/30/a...

#BoysFromTheBlackStuff #NationalTheatre #MercuryTheatre #AccessbilityReview #SightLoss

@nationaltheatre.org.uk
@mercurytheatre.bsky.social
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NEW REVIEW: 'Boys From The Blackstuff' By Alan Beasdale - Adapted By James Graham!

Full review can be found here: thevicritic.com/2025/05/30/a...

#BoysFromTheBlackStuff #NationalTheatre #MercuryTheatre #AccessbilityReview #SightLoss

@nationaltheatre.org.uk
@mercurytheatre.bsky.social
May 30, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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invinciblewheel.bsky.social
3 years since I took @alexramzan.bsky.social to his first Cage Warriors vent in Colchester! Check out my accessibility review for Colchester Charter Hall below ⬇️ invinciblewomanonwheels.wordpress.com/2023/01/03/c...
Cage Warriors 138 Colchester Charter Hall Accessibility Review
After a quiet 2022, I am back. Warning: These first few posts of the year will likely be out of order and just clearing the backlog of 2022 reviews, because ya gal saw A LOT of venues and shows acr…
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May 28, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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NEW REVIEW: "The Da Vinci Code' Adapt By Rachel Wagstaff & Duncan Abel! Starring Joe Bannister, Georgia-Mae Myers & Joe Pitts

Full Review can be found in the link on my profile!

#MercuryTheatre #AccessbilityReview #TheDaVinciCode #AccessibleTheatre #Colchester
Image Description: The poster has a dramatic, mysterious tone, dominated by deep red and orange hues. In the center-right, a man in a suit is seen from behind, running up a spiral of stone steps toward a glowing white light. The light forms a portal-like shape, giving the impression of urgency and discovery. In the background, partially visible through the red texture, are iconic Renaissance images: Leonardo da Vinci’s “Vitruvian Man”—a sketch of a male figure with outstretched arms and legs inside a circle—is faintly visible in golden tones behind the running man. The face of the Mona Lisa appears in the bottom-right corner, softly blended into the red-toned background. A large face of a woman—serene and expressionless—also appears in the center-left background, partially obscured. At the center-left is the title: THE DA VINCI CODE, with “CODE” displayed in a metallic block-letter style, resembling a mechanical puzzle or lock. Beneath the title, it reads: Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff & Duncan Abel Based on the novel by Dan Brown—with “Dan Brown” in large, bold red text.
May 9, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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NEW BLOG POST: Mercury Theatre Colchester Accessibility Review - An accessibility review of @mercurytheatre.bsky.social my trip to see the pantomime there with my friend @alexramzan.bsky.social in December 2023. Check out the review below ⬇️ invinciblewomanonwheels.wordpress.com/2025/01/04/m...
Mercury Theatre Colchester Accessibility Review
Back with another accessibility review. This time for Mercury Theatre in Colchester from my experience seeing the pantomime there in December 2023 (forgive the delay, 2024 got hectic).  (Discl…
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January 4, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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mercurytheatre.bsky.social
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You heard 'em, our Mercury Panto, The New Adventures of Peter Pan is "Theatrical magic" (Plays To See) and "A magical experience not to be missed" (The VI Critic).

✨This years Panto really is a must-see, book before it's too late: mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/the-new-adventures-of-peter-pan/
Reads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Theatrical magic" Plays To See over a production image of the full company of The New Adventures of Peter Pan. Reads "A magical experience not to be missed" The VI Critic- over a production image of Alexandra Barredo as Wendy and Sasha Latoya as Tinkerbell in The New Adventures of Peter Pan.
December 11, 2024 at 11:38 AM
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NEW REVIEW: 'The New Adventures Of Peter Pan!' At @mercurytheatre.bsky.social in #Colchester! The Pantomime of 2024 in #Essex!

Directed & Starring Anthony-Stuart-Hicks!

The full review can be found here: thevicritic.com/2024/12/01/n...

#LocalTheatre
#LocalPantomime
#Panto #Christmas
This image depicts a vibrant stage performance with a fantastical theme. Centered on the stage, a group of performers, including men and women dressed in elaborate costumes with floral and nature-inspired designs, are frozen in a celebratory pose with their arms raised. The background features a dramatic and colorful scenery of an enchanted forest, illuminated with bright, shimmering lights resembling stars, and a radiant burst of light or fireworks at the top center, adding a magical atmosphere. The mood conveyed is joyous and festive, enhanced by the rich colors and dynamic arrangement of the performers.
December 1, 2024 at 3:29 PM
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#PressInvite
At @mercurytheatre.bsky.social for their Press Night for the 2024 #Pantomime of 'The New Adventures Of Peter Pan!'

#LocalTheatre
#Theatre
#Colchester
This image shows a person holding a glossy poster with bold text and vibrant graphics. The prominent text reads 'MERCURY The New Adventures of Peter Pan' with additional small text and logos below it, including 'Gallop to Neverland!' The background includes an adventurous scene with a scenic sunset, tropical island, and animated characters. The surrounding environment appears dimly lit, with a vibrant array of blue and purple lights, possibly indicating a decorative or entertainment setting. The person holding the poster seems to be presenting it, with their hand visible at the bottom right corner of the image.
November 30, 2024 at 6:41 PM
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Welcome to Neverland !!!!! 🧚🏼✨🐊🪝 Come and see our version of #PeterPan at @mercurytheatre.bsky.social 🤍

#setdesign #costumedesign #pantomime #theatrebluesky
November 26, 2024 at 7:48 PM
alexramzan.bsky.social
Spending the evening cosying up watching #HarryPotter! ⚡️🪄🏰
The image depicts a cozy indoor living room setting. At its center, there is a large flat-screen television displaying a scene from a movie or TV show where two characters are sitting and wearing colorful clothes. The TV is framed by white light, adding an ambient glow to the room. The television is set on a beige entertainment unit that has shelves filled with various items like books and decor. In front of the TV, there is a beige footstool or chair, partially covered with a red and orange blanket. A large wall clock hangs to the left of the TV on the wall, and the floor is carpeted, contributing to the cozy atmosphere. The overall mood is relaxed and casual.
November 26, 2024 at 8:53 PM
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The Christmas Tree of 2024 is up! 😀🎄

#Christmas2024
The image shows a decorated Christmas tree indoors, positioned near a corner of a room. The tree is adorned with various multicolored lights, ornaments, and tinsel. The room has white walls and there is a black window blind partially covering a window on the left side. Several items, including a wooden cabinet and some cables, are around the base of the tree. A gray lampshade and other household items are visible to the side. The setting has a cozy and festive atmosphere.
November 24, 2024 at 4:47 PM
alexramzan.bsky.social
Happy Sunday! 🌤

#SundayMorning
#Religion
#Christianity
A selfie of me in my serving robes smiling at the camera before the service this morning!
November 24, 2024 at 12:01 PM
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Anyone have any good feeds to follow?
November 24, 2024 at 6:17 AM
alexramzan.bsky.social
Really enjoyed the #WickedMovie! Very faithful to the stage show! Some changes towards the end I wasn't a huge fan off. But Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo killed it! Amazing performances! 😀

#Wicked
#WickedTheMusical
#TheatreKid
November 23, 2024 at 6:01 PM
alexramzan.bsky.social
Heading to the hospital to start one of my volunteer roles as a Chaplaincy volunteer.

Going around talking to patience on wards. Giving them someone to talk too as well as emotional and religious support.

#volunteering #Religon #ChurchOfEngland
November 22, 2024 at 1:09 PM
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Here I am, blogging about life as a wheelchair user, including travel, venue accessibility and general life ⬇️ invinciblewomanonwheels.wordpress.com/invinciblewo...
InvincibleWomanOnWheels
Educating People Like You About Realistic Life With A Disability Read the Blog Read Blog Latest Post Read Latest Post Travelling as a Disabled Person Read Travel Posts Accessibility Reviews Read Ac…
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November 21, 2024 at 5:12 PM
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Spoke to Metro about using London Euston regularly as a wheelchair user ♿️ and how dangerous i think it is. Check it out below ⬇️ metro.co.uk/2024/11/21/b... #AccessibleTravel #Disability
Passengers 'at serious risk at one of London's busiest stations'
All eyes are on Euston station after safety concerns.
metro.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 6:59 PM
alexramzan.bsky.social
It's great to see an #Samsung product placement in ITV's #TheKillingKind!

I'm forever seeing #iphones in tv shows so it's nice to see #Android represented!!
November 21, 2024 at 6:55 PM
alexramzan.bsky.social
I think we all know just how inaccessible London #Euston can be with it's high crowd levels!

A Metro article has come out talking about it!!

metro.co.uk/2024/11/21/b...

#MakePublicTransportMoreAccessible
#NetworkRail
#disability
#travel
Passengers 'at serious risk at one of London's busiest stations'
All eyes are on Euston station after safety concerns.
metro.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 4:08 PM
alexramzan.bsky.social
Had an amazing time at Harry Potter Studios in Watford! Had an awesome #accessible Touch Tour delivered by Ollie!! He was so good and made the experience ten times more accessible for me and my girlfriend who both have #SightLoss!

#WBTourLondon #MakingOfHarryPotter
#accessibility
Me and my girlfriend standing with two Death Eaters' posing evilly in front of the 'Dark Arts classroom! The 'Death Eaters are both wearing all black cloaks with hoods whilst wearing an sliver and black highly detailed metal facemasks!
November 21, 2024 at 10:12 AM
alexramzan.bsky.social
Are there any Starter Packs for #SightLoss and #disability?
November 21, 2024 at 9:16 AM
alexramzan.bsky.social
I recently got to talk to @guidedogsuk.bsky.social about my experiences as a gamer with #SightLoss!

I loved the whole thing!

youtu.be/jvC6FsrnFRQ?...

#Disability #Gaming #TheLaatOfUs
How I Game with a Vision Impairment | Alex’s Story
YouTube video by Guide Dogs
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November 21, 2024 at 8:28 AM
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"I feel it [alt text] as an act of kindness, care, and inclusion." We love this!

Thank you @eddieperez.bsky.social for being a social media accessibility ally, your blind and partially sighted followers will appreciate it. ❤️
eddieperez.bsky.social Edward Perez @eddieperez.bsky.social · Nov 13
When I joined Bluesky last year, alt-text was new to me, and it seemed tedious, and kind of scolding.

Since then, I feel it as an act of kindness, care, and inclusion, and it’s become automatic to include descriptions on every image.

I hope it becomes like 2nd nature for you too.

It feels good.
erinbiba.bsky.social Erin Biba @erinbiba.bsky.social · Nov 9
Folks please don’t forget to ALT your images! The more new folks show up here the lower the adoption of ALT is and that’s a bummer cause it means not all Bluesky users can enjoy your images!

Here’s how to turn on prompts to remind you to ALT:
November 20, 2024 at 10:17 AM
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A brief thread on alt-text.

Alt text is descriptive text that conveys the meaning of an image. It's designed to make visual content accessible to people with vision disabilities. When a person uses assistive technology such as a screen reader, the screen reader will read the onscreen text aloud 1/7
November 19, 2024 at 12:30 PM
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Never forget alt text again:

1. Settings
2. Accessibility
3. Require alt text before posting
November 20, 2024 at 12:29 PM
alexramzan.bsky.social
Hi! Thought I'd come and see what this is all about!

Here you will find I talk about anything to do with having a ##VisualImpairment, along with living #SightLoss day to day! I also run a #theatre blog reviewing shows from a #VisuallyImpaired perspective!
You can find that here: www.thevicritic.com
The VI Critic
The VI Critic' is a blog that reviews shows from both Local Theatre to the bright lights of London's West End, from a Visual Impairment perspective!
www.thevicritic.com
November 21, 2024 at 7:37 AM