Caption and audio described performances

We offer Audio Described and Captioned performances for visually and for deaf and hearing impaired patrons for all productions.

Captioned performance date: Wednesday 20 February, 7.15pm (buy tickets)

Audio described performances
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 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.

Audio described performance dates: Saturday 16 February 2013, 1.15pm (Touch Tour 11.15 - 11.45), Thursday 21 February 2013, 1.15pm (Touch Tour 11.15 - 11.45) (buy tickets)

Audio introductions
Use Soundcloud to listen or download the audio introduction for The Winter's Tale or read the notes as text.

  • Touch Tours
  • Bringing guide dogs to the theatre
  • Seats for people with visual or hearing impairment

The Winter's Tale

by William Shakespeare

Theatre Royal Nottingham
26 - 30 March 2013

Hull New Theatre
9 - 13 April 2013

Milton Keynes Theatre
13 - 16 March

Grand Opera House, York
19 - 23 March 2013

Edinburgh Festival Theatre
2 - 6 April 2013

Regent Theatre, Stoke
16 - 20 April 2013

 

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