We offer audio described, chilled and integrated British Sign Language performances for English, along with supporting resources including audio notes and a sonic story.
To find out more about the themes and content of this play see our content advisory page.
ABOUT ASSISTED PERFORMANCES
AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES
Audio described performances include a live commentary giving details of all the visual aspects of a production. The commentary is interspersed with the actors' dialogue. Before the play begins you can hear an introduction to the production which gives details of the set, costumes and characters. The commentary is delivered via radio headsets, available from the cloakroom desk in the theatre foyer before the performance.
BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETED PERFORMANCES
We offer performances with integrated British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation where the interpreter is directed as part of the action onstage. You will see the interpreter interacting with the actors onstage and they will be in costume.
When booking for a signed performance, tell the box office so that we can give you a seat where you can see the signer clearly.
CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES
Captioning converts the spoken word into text, which is displayed on an LED screen to the side of the stage. This enables you to read the dialogue as the actors speak the words. Please note the screens are not clearly visible from all seats in the auditorium.
HANDHELD CAPTIONED
We are trialling handheld captioning devices for select performances. Handheld captions are not a replacement for our current captioning screens, but a handy alternative for anyone who may benefit from captioning. If you would like to reserve a handheld captioning tablet, please contact the Access Line on 01789 331275 or email tickets@rsc.org.uk.
CHILLED PERFORMANCES
A chilled performance takes a more casual approach to noise and movement in the auditorium, but the performance itself is unchanged. This performance is ideal for people who feel more at ease knowing they can go in and out of the auditorium during the show. This performance is for everybody and babes in arms are welcome (not walking or requiring their own seat).
Supporting resources
We offer a range of supporting resources for English including audio notes and a sonic story, which can be found here when available.
SONIC STORY
We offer a sonic story for English. This is a graphic which highlights the key sounds from throughout the performance. It's available to all audience members, but we hope it will be particularly useful for anyone who might benefit from understanding the sensory elements of the show before they see it.
Download the English sonic story
AUDIO NOTES
You can listen to the audio notes for English below, or download the notes as an MP3 file to listen later.
BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE SYNOPSIS
We offer a British Sign Language synopsis of English, featuring our BSL interpreter Anna Kitson. This video also includes captioning.
