Access information
The RSC offers Audio Described performances for visually impaired patrons as well offering Touch Tours before Audio Described performances.
Audio described performances
Audio description is 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, which are available from the desk in the theatre foyer.
You can also get the introductory notes on CD sent to your home to listen to before you come to the theatre. Please ask for this service when you book your tickets or email access@rsc.org.uk. These CDs are also available to listen to if you come to a performance. Please note that they will not be available for the first four weeks of the production.
Matilda The Musical, Audio Described Performances
Sunday 10 June 3pm – Touch Tour 1 – 1.25pm
Thursday 30 August at 7.30pm with a Touch Tour at 5.30 – 5.55pm
Thursday 11 October 7.30pm – Touch Tour 5.30 – 5.55pm
London Roundhouse, Audio Described Performances
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
Matilda The Musical Captioned Performances
Wednesday 13 June 7.30pm
Saturday 18 August 2.30pm
Sunday 21 October 3.00pm
Audio introductions
Matilda The Musical - listen or read the notes
The Tempest - listen or read the notes
Twelfth Night - listen or read the notes