We run regular performances with integrated British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation, and also provide supporting BSL videos for many of our shows.
Performances with integrated British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation involve the interpreter being part of the action onstage. You will see the interpreter interacting with the actors onstage and they will be in costume.
When booking for a signed performance, tell the box office so that we can give you a seat where you can see the signer clearly or use promo code 10408 to bring up the correct seats during the booking process.
We also produce BSL synopsis videos for many of our shows. You can watch videos below for some of our productions, including The Winter's Tale, Romeo and Juliet and King John. You can see all of our BSL videos on our YouTube channel.
Watch on YouTube
BSL INTERPRETED THEATRE TOUR
We have a free BSL interpreted theatre tour taking place on the 21 August at 4.30pm.
Our theatre tours offer a rare chance to immerse yourself in the unique history of the RSC, from the 1800s to the present day.
You'll learn about the people and stories that have made the theatre what it is today, get a glimpse inside the iconic Royal Shakespeare Theatre OR the beautiful Swan Theatre and have the chance to handle some of our wigs, prosthetics, and fake blood items too.
Key information:
- Tour duration: 60 minutes
- Route: The Theatre Tour will include access into at least one auditorium. We make every effort to include behind the scenes areas as part of the tour, but as a working theatre company we can’t guarantee this as routes may change due to other activity taking place.
- Accessibility: The tour route is fully wheelchair accessible and will be BSL interpreted throughout.
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How to book a BSL integrated performance
You can view our list of accessible performances or use our What's On to find the show you want to see and browse for BSL integrated performance dates. Use promo code 10408 to bring up the correct seats during the booking process.
If you're booking by phone, call us on on 01789 331275 and tell the Box office you want to watch the BSL so we can give you a seat where you can see the signer clearly.
The Seven Ages of Man
Watch actor Charlotte Arrowsmith perform an extract from Shakespeare's The Seven Ages of Man speech, from As You Like It, as part of our Share Your Shakespeare project.
Interval Drinks podcast
Interval Drinks brings together current Royal Shakespeare Company actors with RSC artists who have inspired them. As part of the series, we have two vodcasts available, in British Sign Language, with voiceover and captions. See actor Bea Webster interview Charlotte Arrowsmith and watch Renu Arora and Sophie Woolley's conversation translated into BSL by signers Claire Edwards (Renu) and Rachel Tipping (Sophie).
