Access Shows & Events
You can find the dates and times of this seasons access events below.
For more information about what each of the access provisions are, scroll down the page.
THE BRUTALIST (18) - Sat 5 Apr, 2pm
THE PEOPLE'S JOKER (15) - Sat 12 Apr, 7pm
THE STIMMING POOL (12A) - Thu 17 Jul, 7pm
This screening also has a relaxed attitude to noise and movement in the theatre space.
Content Warning for The Stimming Pool: Contains flashing images (a brightly coloured animated sequence at the end of the film - approx 00:58:00 - 00:58:11), infrequent strong language, brief moderate violence, bloody images.
Click here to download more information about the creation of The Stimming Pool (opens as PDF)
The above 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.
Relaxed [REL] - Fri 4 Apr 2025, 1.30pm
Click here to view The Gruffalo visual guide, created by Tall Stories theatre company.
Relaxed [REL] - Tue 13 May 2025, 7.30pm (Show experience guide available closer to the show date)
Baby Friendly [BF] - Fri 16 May 2025, 11am (For those with babies under 18 months) - for more info click here.
Audio Described [AD] - Sat 17 May 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 17 May 2025, 12.30pm (places must be booked in advance with the Box Office or when prompted during the online booking process)
BSL Interpreted [BSL] - Tue 20 May 2025, 7.30pm
BSL Interpreter is Dave Wycherley
Captioned (Open) [CAP] - Wed 21 May 2025, 7.30pm
Live captions provided by Claire McIntyre
Relaxed - Fri 12 Dec, 7pm, Tue 16 Dec, 10.15am & Sat 3 Jan, 2pm (Show experience guide available closer to the show date)
Baby Friendly - Fri 5 Dec, 11am (For those with babies under 18 months) - for more info click here.
Audio Described - Sat 27 Dec, 2pm (Audio Introduction Notes available closer to the show date)
Audio Describer Jill Quarmby
Touch Tour (for blind and visually impaired customers attending the Audio Described show) - Sat 27 Dec, 12.30pm (places must be booked in advance with the Box Office or when prompted during the online booking process)
BSL Interpreted - Wed 17 Dec, 10.15am & Sun 21 Dec, 6p
Captioned (Open) - Sun 21 Dec, 6pm
Live captions provided by Claire McIntyre
For more information about what each of the access provisions are, scroll down the page. You will also find these logos on show flyers/posters, and in our season brochure, when access events are available.
Audio Described Performances
Audio description is delivered via an infra-red headset and provides information about the visual elements of the show, for those who are blind or visually impaired. You only need a headset if you would benefit from using this facility - please pre-book one with 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.
