Assisted Performances
For all assisted performance dates, please scroll down.
Main House
AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES
An audio described performance is a verbal commentary of a show that tells the audience member what is happening on the stage during the performance. Introductory notes are emailed to all customers prior to the Audio Described performance. They include detailed descriptions of the set and characters.
Please let us know at the time of booking that you would like to access the audio descriptions, and we will make sure you are seated in the best possible seats for use of our headsets.
TOUCH TOURS
A Touch Tour allows members of the audience to familiarise themselves with the design of the space, the performers, costumes and props.
A Touch Tour will be available before each Audio Described performance. Information about how to access our Touch Tours will be shared with all bookers in advance of attending the theatre.
CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES
During a captioned performance in the Main House, the actors’ words appear on a screen above the stage. Please let us know at the time of booking if you would like to use the captions and we will make sure you are seated in the best position for that performance.
After each captioned show, a live subtitled discussion and Q&A will follow. If you would like to attend, please stay in your seats after the show.
These services are provided by Stagetext.
Downstairs
CLOSED CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES
During a captioned performance in the Downstairs space, the actors’ words appear on a handheld tablet, also called closed captioning. These can also be accessed on your mobile phone or personal device. Please let us know at the time of booking if you would like to use the captions.
These services are provided with the use of equipment by Difference Engine.
AUDIO INTRODUCTIONS
We provide an audio introduction for all Downstairs shows. This audio will be released two weeks after the show opens and available through a link on the show page.
It contains the following: a detailed description of the set; interviews with cast where they describe their appearance; describe their costumes; talk about any characterisations that aren’t audible and give a few lines in their accent/voice in the show, if it is different to their normal speaking voice.
TOUCH TOURS
A Touch Tour allows members of the audience to familiarise themselves with the design of the space, the performers, costumes and props.
One Touch Tour will be available per production. Information about how to access our Touch Tours will be shared with all bookers in advance of attending the theatre.
UPCOMING ASSISTED PERFORMANCES
THE LIGHTEST ELEMENT
Audio Described performance on the 12th October at 2:30pm with a Touch Tour at 12:45pm
Captioned evening performance on the 8th October at 7:30pm with a live and captioned post-show Q&A
BELLRINGERS
Closed Captioned performances: 30th October at 7.45pm and 31st October at 2.45pm
Touch Tour on the 19th October at 6.15pm. Please note there is no Audio Described performance for this show.
REYKJAVIK
Audio Described performance on the 16th November at 2:30pm with a Touch Tour at 12:45pm
Captioned evening performance on the 19th November at 7:30pm with a live and captioned post-show Q&A
KING JAMES
Closed Captioned performances: 3rd January 2025 at 7.45pm and 2nd January 2025 at 2.45pm
Touch Tour on the 30th November 2024 at 6.15pm. Please note there is no Audio Described performance for this show.
THE INVENTION OF LOVE
Audio Described performance on the 25th January 2025 at 2:30pm with a Touch Tour at 12:45pm
Captioned evening performance on the 21st January 2025 at 7:30pm with a live and captioned post-show Q&A
AN INTERROGATION
Closed Captioned performances: 19th February 2025 at 7.45pm and 20th February 2025 at 2.45pm
Touch Tour on the 1st February 2025 at 6.15pm. Please note there is no Audio Described performance for this show.
EAST IS SOUTH
Audio Described performance on the 15th March 2025 at 2:30pm with a Touch Tour at 12:45pm
Captioned evening performance on the 11th March 2025 at 7:30pm with a live and captioned post-show Q&A
THE HABITS
Closed Captioned performances: 2nd April 2025 at 7.45pm and 3rd April 2025 at 2.45pm
Touch Tour on the 22nd March 2025 at 6.15pm. Please note there is no Audio Described performance for this show.
If we can do anything to assist you in your visit, please contact our Box Office on 020 7722 9301 or email access@hampsteadtheatre.com
