Our programme includes accessible performances to ensure more people can enjoy theatre in ways that best work for them.
A list of upcoming shows with access performances can be found below.
Alternatively, you can find them on our What’s On page. Search with the Access Enhanced filter. Then click “View Times and Book” when you’ve found the show you’re interested in.
Abbreviations next to the performance date indicate how we support access for different audiences.
AD – Audio Described Performances: Live verbal commentary given through headsets to assist visually impaired and blind patrons. Please note that the signal to your headset may be intermittent if you are seated in rows A to F in the stalls.
BSL – British Sign Language Interpreted Performances: Signers usually stand to one side of the stage and interpret the dialogue being performed to benefit patrons who use sign language.
CAP – Captioned Performances: Subtitles appear on display on either side of the stage
or via a mobile device for deaf or hard-of-hearing patrons.
DE – The Difference Engine, created by Coventry’s Taking Birds, is a discrete tool for making performances and events accessible to D/deaf or hard-of-hearing by delivering captions directly to their own mobile devices.
TT – Touch Tours – For our annual pantomime, we offer a Touch Tour early in the run. Touch tours are an opportunity for people who are registered disabled to enhance their experience by visiting the set, feeling the props and costumes, and interacting with the cast prior to watching the show. Touch Tours are free and last about 45 minutes, however, places are limited and must be booked in advance. Places for Touch Tours can only be booked via the Box Office.
RP or CH – Relaxed Performances or Chilled Performances: Relaxed Performances or Chilled Performances – Relaxed Performances are adapted to create a more chilled atmosphere. Usually, the house lights are left on, some of the sound effects are decreased in volume, and the doors to the auditoria are left open.
Sometimes, the actors will come out on stage before the performance starts to introduce themselves and to give a short summary of the storyline. Seats are not allocated, and audience members are welcome to come and go as they please and to make as much noise or movement as they want. There are also usually break-out spaces provided in the foyers.
