Accessible theatre performances across Edinburgh this summer

If you’re planning a trip to the theatre this summer, there are plenty of accessible performances taking place across Edinburgh throughout August

The Access Scottish Theatre website brings together information on accessible performances happening in venues across Scotland, making it easier to find shows that meet your access needs.

The online guide includes details of performances with:

• Audio-described performances for people who are blind or partially sighted. An audio describer introduces the set and characters before the show and provides live descriptions during the performance through a headset.
• BSL-interpreted performances for people who are Deaf or who use British Sign Language as their first or preferred language. Interpreters provide a live linguistic and artistic interpretation throughout the performance.
• Captioned performances for people who are Deaf, deafened or hard of hearing. Live captions are displayed alongside or within the set so audiences can follow the dialogue and sound effects. Some performances also offer hearing assistance systems
• .Relaxed performances for people who may benefit from a more flexible theatre environment, including autistic people and people living with dementia. These performances typically have reduced sound and lighting effects, the auditorium lights remain partially on, and audience members are free to move around if needed.

You can search by location, venue or type of access support, with listings providing key information about both the performance and the venue’s accessibility features.

Whether you’re a regular theatre-goer or thinking about attending a show for the first time, the website is a useful resource for finding accessible events across the city and beyond.

Find out more and browse upcoming performances on the Access Scottish Theatre website: https://www.accessscottishtheatre.com/