Audio Described Performances

Audio description in theatre is a live verbal commentary on the visual elements of a production, delivered as a performance unfolds, through a discreet headset. Audio described performances will take place on the following dates:

Sunderland Empire: Wednesday 2 February 2022, 2:30pm - book tickets
Birmingham Hippodrome: Sunday 20th March 2022, 2:30pm - book tickets
Manchester Palace Theatre: Wednesday 4 May 2022, 7:30pm - book tickets

Signed Performances

Throughout the performance, a sign interpreter stands on the stage and uses sign language to relay music and words to deaf and hearing-impaired patrons, all of whom are seated within easy viewing distance of both the stage and interpreter. Sign-interpreted performances will take place on the following dates:

Sunderland Empire: Thursday 27 January 2022, 7:30pm - book tickets
Birmingham Hippodrome: Thursday 10 March 2022, 7:30pm - book tickets
Manchester Palace Theatre: Wednesday 20 April 2022, 7:30pm - book tickets

Relaxed Performances

Relaxed Performances are designed to provide an opportunity for people who are autistic, have learning difficulties or other sensory and communication needs who might prefer a more relaxed environment. Small adjustments are made to the sound, lighting and special effects. Breakout areas are available throughout the venue should guests wish to leave the auditorium during the show. Relaxed performances will take place on the following dates:

Sunderland Empire: Tuesday 8 February 2022, 6:30pm - book tickets
Birmingham Hippodrome: Tuesday 15 March 2022, 1:30pm - book tickets
Manchester Palace Theatre: Tuesday 10 May 2022, 5pm - book tickets

Captioned Performances

Captioning is a way of converting the spoken word into visible text that provides deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people with access to live performance. Captioned performances will take place on the following dates:

Sunderland Empire: Wednesday 9 February 2022, 7:30pm - book tickets
Birmingham Hippodrome: Wednesday 23 March 2022, 7:30pm - book tickets
Manchester Palace Theatre: Wednesday 18 May 2022, 7:30pm - book tickets

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