Access Shows & Events
You can find the dates and times of this seasons access performances below.
For more information about what each type of access performance is, scroll down the page.
IO CAPITANO (15) - FRI 19 JUL, 7pm
STRIKE: AN UNCIVIL WAR + RECORDED Q&A (15) - TUE 23 JULY, 7pm
ELAHA (15) - FRI 26 JUL, 7pm
CROSSING (15) - WED 4 SEP, 7pm
ORLANDO: MY POLITICAL BIOGRAPHY (12A) - SAT 7 SEP, 7pm
These screenings include Descriptive Captions (HOH Subtitles / SDH) for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. For more information about these captions, scroll down the page.
BSL Interpreted [BSL] - Sat 31 Aug & Sun 1 Sep, 10.30am
All performances have a laid back attitude to noise and movement in the theatre space.
Relaxed [REL] - Thur 5 Dec at 7pm, Tue 10 Dec at 10.15am and Sat 28 Dec, 2pm (Show experience guide available closer to the show date.)
Baby Friendly [BF] - Fri 6 Dec, 11am (CLICK HERE for more info about Baby Friendly performances)
BSL Interpreted [BSL] - Sat 14 Dec at 2pm, Tue 17 Dec at 10.15am and 7pm (BSL flyer available soon.)
BSL Interpreter is Dave Wycherley.
Open Captions [CAP] - Wed 18 Dec, 7pm
Live captions provided by Claire McIntyre.
Audio Described [AD] - Thur 19 Dec at 7pm and Sat 4 Jan at 2pm (Audio Introduction Notes available closer to the show date.)
Audio Describer Jill Quarmby.
Touch Tour [TT] (for blind and visually impaired customers attending the Audio Described show) - Thur 19 Dec at 5.30pm and Sat 4 Jan at 12.30pm (places must be booked in advance with the Box Office or when prompted during the online booking process.)
BSL Interpreted [BSL] - Sat 21 Dec, 1.15pm
BSL Interpreter is Jane Kelsall
All performances have a laid back attitude to noise and movement in the theatre space.
CLICK HERE to listen to the show Audio Flyer.
Baby Friendly [BF] - Fri 14 Feb 2025, 11am (For those with babies under 18 months) - for more info click here.
Audio Described [AD] - Wed 19 Feb 2025, 7.30pm (Audio Introduction Notes available closer to the show date)
Audio Describer Jill Quarmby
Touch Tour [TT] (for blind and visually impaired customers attending the Audio Described show) - Wed 19 Feb 2025, 6pm (places must be booked in advance with the Box Office or when prompted during the online booking process)
Relaxed [REL] - Sat 22 Feb 2025, 2pm (Show experience guide available closer to the show date)
BSL Interpreted [BSL] - Tue 25 Feb 2025, 7.30pm
BSL Interpreter is Dave Wycherley.
Captioned (Open) [CAP] - Wed 26 Feb 2025, 7.30pm
Live captions provided by Claire McIntyre
For more information about what the above access shows include, please scroll down the page.
Relaxed [REL] - Sat 15 Mar 2025, 2pm (A show experience guide will follow closer to the show date)
Captioned (Open) [CAP] - Sat 15 Mar 2025, 7.30pm
Live captions provided by Claire McIntyre
BSL Interpreted [BSL] - Wed 19 Mar 2025, 7.30pm
BSL Interpreter is Jane Kelsall
Audio Described [AD] - Sat 22 Mar 2025, 2pm (Audio Introduction Notes available closer to the show date)
Audio Describer Jill Quarmby
Touch Tour [TT] (for blind and visually impaired customers attending the audio described show) - Sat 22 Mar 2025, 12.30pm (places must be booked in advance with the Box Office, or when prompted during the online booking process)
For more information about what the above access shows include, please scroll down the page.
For more information about what each type of access performance is, see below. You will also find these logos on show flyers/posters and in our season brochure when access performances are available.
Audio Described Performances
Audio description provides information about the visual elements of a show. The Box Office provides infra-red headsets to those who need this facility and audio description is delivered live, in between dialogue. Please reserve a headset after booking your tickets by contacting the Box Office.
Touch Tours
Touch Tours are available 90 mins prior to the audio described show and last approx. 30 mins. Touch Tours allow blind and visually impaired patrons the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the set, costumes and props, ahead of the show. Places must be booked with the Box Office or when prompted during the online booking process.
British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreted Performances
British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted performances enable Deaf BSL users to understand the performance through the signs of an interpreter, who translates the spoken language into BSL. The position of the BSL interpreter will usually be indicated on the seating plan.Integrated BSL - performances with integrated BSL interpretation involve the interpreter being part of the action onstage.
Captioned Performances
Theatre captions are similar to television subtitles and convert spoken word in to visible text that provides those who are Deaf, deafened or hard of hearing with access to live performances.Open captions are displayed on screens at either side of the stage for all audience members to view.
Closed captions can be viewed on your mobile device via a FREE app called The Difference Engine, when available.
Relaxed Performances
Relaxed performances are specifically designed for those who thrive in a more informal and relaxed setting. They include additional lighting and a friendly attitude to noise and movement inside the theatre (both voluntary and involuntary). Pre-show there will be a resource table in the foyer and the cast will introduce themselves, from the stage, before the show starts. A show experience guide will also be available, detailing any special effects and content. We can also offer some extra space if you need it, just let us know when you book.
Film - Descriptive Captions (HOH Subtitles / SDH)
Descriptive captions refer to subtitles intended for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. They are also known as HOH (Hard of Hearing) subtitles or SDH (Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing).These subtitles are a transcription rather than a just translation; in addition to reproducing dialogue, they aim to describe additional non-dialogue sounds available to a hearing audience, e.g. “(sighs)” or “(door creaks)” and song lyrics. In our experience viewers do not find the subtitles distracting, especially as a lot of our films are subtitled as foreign language films. Please check listings to see if your chosen film will have descriptive captions available.
