We offer audio described, captioned, handheld captioned and chilled performances for First Encounters: Julius Caesar 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.
Select the button below to go through to a list of assisted performances for this production and purchase your tickets.
Alternatively, you can call the Box Office Access line to book: 01789 331275 (Monday – Friday, midday–6pm)
Captioners and interpreters
The Captioner for captioned performances of First Encounters: Julius Caesar will be Lorna Heap.
The Audio Describer for audio described performances of First Encounters: Julius Caesar will be Angharad Mortimer.
TOUCH TOURS
We have a Touch Tour for First Encounters: Julius Caesar on the 28 November at 11am.
These Tours introduce elements of the production to aid your understanding of the show. You will hear descriptions of the scenery and have the opportunity to feel props and costumes used in the show ahead of the performance. Call 01789 331275 or email access@rsc.org.uk for details of the next Touch Tour and to book.
About Assisted Performances
Audio Described performances and Touch Tours
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.
An in-person Touch Tour prior to an audio-described performance offers the opportunity to experience the set, costumes and props used in the play. Please contact the Access Line on 01789 331275 for details of the next in-person Touch Tour. We also offer a Touch Tour highlight video, which is emailed to all attendees ahead of their theatre visit.
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. Use the promo code 10408 when you book online to display the seats with the best view. If you are unsure about which seats to book, please call the Access line on 01789 331275.
We are also trialing handheld caption devices for performances in the Royal Shakespeare theatre. Limited tickets are available for these performances, for more information call our Box Office on 01789 331111.
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).
