Captioned

Captioning is similar to television subtitles and gives people who are deaf, deafened or hard of hearing access to live performance.

The actors' words appear on an LED caption unit placed next to the stage or in the set, at the same time as they are spoken or sung.

Signed

British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted performances are designed to provide access to theatre for people who use BSL.

Where possible we have 'semi-integrated' interpretation, where the interpreter is in costume and up close with the actors, allowing for a more immersive experience.

Audio Described

Audio description is a live commentary giving details of all the visual aspects of a production.

The commentary is interspersed with the actors' dialogue and is delivered via radio headsets, which are loaned free of charge from the Cloakroom in the main theatres.

Open Understudy Rehearsal

A limited number of tickets are available to our open understudy rehearsals which give a glimpse into the technical and on-stage processes around this essential part of our work, ensuring we have a 'performance ready' full understudy company.

Performed with limited staging conditions and costumes, these fascinating rehearsals are only available for sale two weeks prior to each event.

Relaxed Performance

These performances are aimed at everyone but have been designed with the needs of people with an autistic spectrum condition, sensory and communication disorders, a learning disability or for anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed environment.

Performances are adapted with a more relaxed attitude to noise and movement in the auditorium and adapted light and sound in order to reduce anxiety and ensure a safe, enjoyable theatre visit.

Please call the Box Office on 01789 403493 for more information and to book (10am-6pm UK time, Monday-Saturday)

Chilled Performance

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 including people with dementia. This performance is for everybody and babes in arms are welcome.

Please call the Box Office on 01789 403493 for more information and to book (10am-6pm UK time, Monday-Saturday)

Pre-Show Event

Our Pre-show events include Director Talks, Unwrapped demonstrations and debates. Please check the schedule or with Box Office for the latest list of pre-show events and start times.

Please call the Box Office on 01789 403493 for more information and to book (10am-6pm UK time, Monday-Saturday)

Post Show Talk

An informal way of finding out more about the production, the actor's process and what it's like to work for the RSC. Post Show Talks take place onstage in the theatre auditorium after the performance, and are free with your show ticket.

Press Performance

Please check the start time of this performance as it may be different to others in the schedule.

Filmed Performance

This performance will be filmed for broadcast to cinemas. There will be cameras in the auditorium although, unless stated, these shouldn’t interrupt your view.

Front of House PLUS Tours

This tour will include an exclusive auditorium view of either the Swan Theatre or the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.