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We've got news of a new campaign being organised by Shape Arts, which aims to improve access to the arts across London. The "" campaign is being launched on the 21st September at the Unicorn Theatre and Shape Arts have certainly got some big names behind the project; it's being launched by Michael Lynch, the Chief Executive of the South Bank Centre.

Also being launched on Thursday is - an accessible booking service for arts events across the city. Some of the benefits of membership, which costs £25 per year include:

• Reduced price tickets at theatres and concert venues
• Teams of volunteer assistants to help overcome transport obstacles getting to events
• Assistance in booking the right seat - for example, an aisle seat or one with level access

In addition, Shape are also organising training for venues who want to put all this into practice. They're running training courses for front of house staff, box office staff, marketing staff who want to make sure their communications are accessible, and HR staff for theatres and concert venues employing disabled members of staff.

If you want to know more about membership of Shape Tickets, visit or email bookings@shapearts.org.uk. Venues wanting to know more about which training courses are relevant for them can contact Gerry on geraldine@shapearts.org