February and March theatre show dates for your diary
We’re excited to share with you some amazing shows coming up over the next few months, with information about disabled access and accessible performances. From a kids’ festival to a silent film festival, and a circus in between, there’s lots to see over the coming weeks, as well as some events taking place online too.
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Much Ado About Nothing: romance, betrayal, laughs - do you need more?
Well, lucky for you, with this production from Sheffield Theatres and Ramps on the Moons, there is - this is Shakespeare like you’ve never seen it before!
This innovative production of one of Shakespeare’s best loved comedies features the use of integrated creative sign language, audio description and captioning within every performance. This i...
You Know We Belong Together to play its UK Premiere at the Southbank Centre this August
Following sold-out seasons in the 2018 Perth Festival and Black Swan's 2019 season, award-winning play You Know We Belong Together brings its celebrated portrayal of living with Down syndrome to the Southbank Centre's Purcell Room from Thursday 18 - Saturday 20 August for its UK Premiere. Julia Hales leads a cast of six Western Australian actor...
Experience accessible live theatre at The Old Vic this summer
We're pleased to partner with The Old Vic to share accessibility information at the famous London theatre, in this promotional blog post.
Following recent improvements, The Old Vic is now more accessible than ever. There is a step-free entrance on Waterloo Road with lift access to the Box Office, inner foyer, Penny bar and cafe and stalls leve...
Hidden London gems with good disabled access - Theatres
I’m Tina, London Ambassador for Euan’s Guide. I have a mobility disability and walk with a crutch. I live in London and am a qualified London tour guide. London’s theatres are world famous and going to see a show is a must do for many visitors and residents alike. As well as the large West End theatres there are also many smaller, hidden the...
A flagship theatre and a Grade II listed playhouse, Chichester Festival Theatre has audiences of over 200,000 during its summer festival season alone. We heard great things from one reviewer about accessibility at this theatre, and with lots of Captioned, BSL interpreted and Relaxed Performances on the programme, we wanted to find out more abou...
London theatres loved by disabled access reviewers
While the actual number of theatres in London is still unknown, we do know that theatre remains an immensely popular activity, and many venues are getting even more accessible! This can be seen in some of our favourite reviews on Euan’s Guide which have been written by people who have encountered amazing staff and creative assistance at theatres...
Going to the theatre is an exciting experience that can only be made better with great disabled access! How do you ensure that all of your visitors get the most out of their evening? Here are some tips to make accessibility your theatre’s showstopper all year round.
Share access information online
Your website is typically the first place peopl...
The Society of London Theatre and Visit Britain have published a short film showing the efforts of theatres in the UK to become more accessible. Sophie Morgan explores how historic theatres have been adapted to make them more accessible. The Society of London Theatre says that the film ‘shows how the industry is committed to making theatre acc...
It's Tom Williams again - your intrepid guide to all things by wheels. I left you last time having just taken the no 9 bus from Green Park tube to the Royal Albert Hall. Just a quick aside - I am aware from the Transport for All website that some buses on routes 9 ( and also 15) are serviced by the Heritage Routemasters and are not accessibl...