ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY EXTENDS ITS COMMITMENT TO ACCESS WITH BRAND NEW OFFER THIS SUMMER
ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY EXTENDS ITS COMMITMENT TO ACCESS WITH BRAND NEW OFFER THIS SUMMER
- A Chilled Performance of Shakespeare’s famous poem Venus and Adonis
- Introduction to tactile costume designs which bring to life the costumes of the characters in a show for visually impaired people
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is continuing to make its productions open to as many people as possible with the Company’s first Chilled Performance, as well as offering a range of tactile costume designs for visually impaired people to help bring a show to life.
The RSC’s Chilled Performance of Shakespeare’s poem Venus and Adonis, directed by RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran, will see the Company take a more casual approach to noise and movement in the auditorium. The performance is ideal for anyone who feels more at ease knowing they can go in and out of the auditorium during the show which takes place on Tuesday, August 1 at 1.30pm in the Swan Theatre. The RSC was also amongst the first to programme Relaxed Performances four years ago which are aimed at children and young people with autism, learning disabilities and sensory and communication disorders, or anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed environment.
Gregory Doran, RSC Artistic Director who is reviving his 2004 show of Venus and Adonis, said: “We believe that theatre is for everyone and as a Company are committed to engaging as many people as possible with our work. A Chilled Performance allows people the opportunity to go to a show they may not have previously had the opportunity to see, so we are delighted to be able to provide this new offer.”
This summer the RSC is also piloting a brand-new offer as part of its Touch Tours by offering visually impaired people the chance to learn more about RSC costumes and how they are designed and feel. Tactile costume designs are 3D figures which use fabric and materials from the show to bring to life the costumes of the characters. Oscar Wilde’s Salomé will be the first RSC show to pilot the scheme at its next Touch Tour on Saturday, August 26 at 11.30am with the Audio Described production of Salomé on at 1.30pm at the Swan Theatre.
To book tickets and for more information on the RSC’s access work visit www.rsc.org.uk/your-visit/access/assisted-performances/forthcoming-performances or contact Box Office on 01789 403493.
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Notes to Editors:
Press release issued July 13
For RSC media enquiries please contact RSC Press and Communications Officer Nurinder Mantell, nurinder.mantell@rsc.org.uk 01789 412657 /07920 541729.
An audio brochure of the RSC’s latest season is available - www.rsc.org.uk/access/audio-brochure
Venus and Adonis by William Shakespeare
Directed by Gregory Doran
Swan Theatre: 26 July 2017 – 4 August 2017
Tickets £10
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