Information for the Deaf and hard of hearing
We offer captioned performances for deaf and hearing impaired patrons and a radio system which enhances the stage sound for people with hearing loss.
Captioned performances
We offer captioned performances for all RSC productions. Captioning involves scrolling the text of the play onto an LED screen which is situated near to the stage. This enables people to read the dialogue as the actors speak the words. It is important that when booking for a captioned performance you tell the Box Office so that they can allocate a seat for you where you can see the caption box.
2012
Summer Season
Richard III - Tuesday 19 June 2012, 7.30pm
Julius Caesar - Thursday 5 July 2012, 7.15pm
The Comedy of Errors - Saturday 21 July 2012, 1.15pm
A Soldier in Every Son - The Rise of the Aztecs - Wednesday 25 July 2012, 7pm
King John - Thursday 30 August 2012, 7.30pm
Much Ado About Nothing - Wednesday 5 September 2012, 7.30pm
Twelfth Night - Wednesday 3 October 2012, 7.15pm
A Tender Thing - Wednesday 17 October 2012, 2.30pm
Winter Season
The Merry Wives of Windsor - Wednesday 9 January 2013, 7.15pm
The Mouse and His Child - Wednesday 12 December 2012, 7.15pm
The Orphan of Zhao - Wednesday 27 February 2013, 7.30pm
Boris Godunov - Thursday 17 January 2013, 7.30pm
A Life of Galileo - Wednesday 13 March 2013, 7.30pm
London
The Tempest - Saturday 23 June 2012, 7.30pm
Twelfth Night - Saturday 30 June 2012, 1.30pm
The Comedy of Errors - Wednesday 4 July 2012, 7.30pm
Julius Caesar - Friday 14 September, 7.30pm
Much Ado About Nothing - Friday 26 October, 7.30pm
Enhanced stage sound
The Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Swan Theatre has a radio system which gives enhanced stage sound for people who are hard of hearing.
We have four seats available at every performance in the front row of the Royal Shakespeare and Swan Theatre stalls for people with either a visual or a hearing impairment. Please ask the Box Office about the availability of these seats when booking your ticket.
Induction loops
The Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Swan Theatre auditoria are fitted with a loop system as are the cloakroom, Box Office, bar and Stage Door.
Hearing dogs for the Deaf
Dogs can be taken into the auditorium, but please tell the Box Office when booking your seat if you are bringing your dog. Alternatively you can leave your dog with a member of staff in the foyer, but again please let us know.