Accessible Performances

Audio Described Performances
Audio Description is a live verbal commentary on the visual elements of a production as it unfolds. This commentary is heard through our Bluetooth receivers and headsets which can be collected at our Access Assistance Point.

During silent intervals in the show, verbal commentary describes the setting, costumes, characters, facial expressions, body language and action. The description does not interfere with the performance.

Audio Described performances are suitable for all, no changes are made to the show itself.

Captioned Performances
Captioning is similar to television subtitles where actors’ words appear on display units generally at either side of the stage, at the same time as they are spoken or sung. Speaker names, sound effects and off-stage noises are also shown.

Captioned performances are suitable for all, no changes are made to the show itself.

BSL British Sign Language Interpreted Performances
British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted performances feature a professional interpreter who translates spoken English into British Sign Language.

The interpreter, who is usually stood to one side of the stage, interprets the script used by the performers at the same time as it is being performed.

BSL performances are suitable for all, no content changes are made to the show itself.