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Making the Belgrade Accessible
All Belgrade productions and many visiting productions are supported by captioning or sign language interpreters and are also audio-described. We also have access to large print, Braille and audio versions of our brochure available on request.
Age recommendations and suitability
The Belgrade Theatre presents a variety of productions that reflect a range of subject matters for a broad range of audience types. These subjects often reflect contemporary life and as a result may present a range of real life situations including scenes of an adult nature, bad language and violence.
On occasion we feel it appropriate to give guidance and shows which require clarification will have an age recommendation on it.
An age recommendation can mean that the show may contain bad language, scenes of an adult nature or violence. If any of these issues is of concern to you please consult one of our box office staff who will be able to advise you further.
Access Supported Performances
When providing Access Supported Performances, the Belgrade considers each of the following questions:
1) How long is the show running at the Belgrade Theatre
2) How much spoken word there is in the show
3) What is the target audience
4) Which Access Support would be appropriate
1) How long is the show running at the Belgrade Theatre?
This is a consideration as the personnel who deliver each type of Access Support need several days’ preparation to be able to deliver the service effectively: they need to see a performance, at least twice, then prep and rehearse it, then deliver it. The upshot of this means that a show needs to be performed at the Belgrade for a minimum of at least 6 days.
2) How much spoken word is there in the show?
As we do not know the answer to this question when we book the production in, we take advice from the Producers.
3) What is the target audience?
This is another important consideration as to which Access Support to provide.
4) Which Access Support would be appropriate?
The answers to points 2) and 3) above will inform our decision. The more spoken word in a production the more the show could naturally lend itself to captioning. The less wordy a production this could possibly lend the show to being signed, e.g. a show aimed at younger children or musical shows.
With regard to audio description, the theatre endeavours to provide this service for all shows lasting at least 6 days.
Forthcoming Accessible performances
I’m a Minger
Captioned Performance: Fri 10 September 2010, 8pm
Audio Described Performance: Sat 11 September 2010, 2.45pm
The House of Bilquis Bibi
Captioned Performance: Fri 10 September 2010, 7.45pm
Audio Described Performance: Sat 11 September 2010, 2.30pm
Rock Around the Clock
Sign Language Interpreted Performance: Fri 17 September 2010, 7.45pm
Annie
Sign Language Interpreted Performance: Fri 24 September 2010, 7.45pm
Audio Described Performance: Sat 25 September 2010, 2.30pm
We Love You City
Captioned Performance: Thurs 14 October 2010, 8pm
Audio Described Performance: Sat 16 October 2010, 2.45pm
House of Ghosts - An Inspector Morse Mystery
Captioned Performance: Fri 01 October 2010, 7.45pm
Audio Described Performance: Sat 02 October 2010, 2.30pm
The Three Musketeers and the Princess of Spain
Captioned Performance: Fri 22 October 2010, 7.00pm
Audio Described Performance: Sat 23 October 2010, 2.30pm
One Night in November
Captioned Performance: Friday 5 November, 7.45pm
Audio Described Performance: Saturday 6 November, 2.30pm
All the Moves
Captioned Performance: Fri 12 November 2010, 8pm
Audio Described Performance: Sat 13 November 2010, 2.45pm
Cinderella
Captioned Performances: Fri 17 December, 7pm; Tues 21 December, 2pm & Mon 27 December, 2pm
Audio Described Performances: Sat 11 December, 2pm; Tues 21 & 28 December, 2pm
Touch Tour: Sat 11 Dec, 2pm
Strobe Free Performance: Weds 15 December, 7pm
Integrated Signed Performance: Weds 5 January, 7pm & Thurs 6 January, 2pm
Follow this link to view a seating plan of the Main Stage, which shows where to sit to get the best reception for audio description.
Many of our productions are audio described. Please note that audio descriptions usually commence 15 minutes prior to the performance. Headsets for the description may be reserved at time of booking.
We can provide information in large print, Braille, on cassette or CD.
Guide and hearing dogs are most welcome, please ask about a guide dog space when booking.
Many of our productions are sign language interpreted. An infra-red hearing system is installed in both theatres. Receivers and headsets are available at Box Office and may be reserved at the time of booking.
Captioning is a way of converting the spoken word into visible text, with captioners trained by Stagetext. This provides people with a hearing loss access to live performance.
In the Main Stage, we have up to 6 seats in Box E which are available for wheelchair users. In B2, there is space for 6 wheelchair users 4 on the ground floor and 1 on each balcony.
An accessible toilet is available in the lower foyer. There is a lift next to the Café Bar.
Touch Tours are a tactile exploration of set and costumes for the visually impaired and their families.
For further information or help with booking tickets please contact the box office on 024 7655 3055. For further information on access contact front of house on 024 7625 6431.
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