Audio Described and British Sign Language

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Audio Described (AD) Performances

There will be a live verbal commentary describing visual elements of the production, enabling those with a visual impairment to fully experience the performance.  At most Audio Described performances there will be a guided tour of the set including costumes.

British Sign Language (BSL) Performances

We have a trained interpreters to translate spoken words and songs into BSL for the benefit of audience members.

Upcoming AD and BSL Performances

Making It; BSL – Tuesday 13 May,  AD – Wednesday 14 May
Speedo Mick – The Musical; BSL – Tuesday 17 June, AD – Wednesday 18 June
The Legend Of Rooney’s Ring; BSL – Tuesday 5 August, AD Wednesday 6 August
The Derby-Days; BSL – Tuesday 30 September, AD Wednesday 1 October
The Scouse Christmas Carol; BSL – Tuesday 25 November & Tuesday 6 January, AD Thursday 27 November

Whats's on?

Stage Write Night 23 Sep 2025

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 More info and tickets Royal Court Stocking Fillers 28 Nov 2025 - 03 Jan 2026

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More info and tickets Stayin’ Alive 24 Sep 2025 - 25 Sep 2025

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 More info and tickets Emmanuel Sonubi – Life After Near Death 23 Jan 2026

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 More info and tickets The Doddy Day Happiness Show 26 Oct 2025

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 More info and tickets Kieran Hodgson – Voice of America 24 Oct 2025

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 More info and tickets The Derby-Days 16 Sep 2025 - 18 Oct 2025

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 More info and tickets Nick Mohammed is Mr Swallow – Show Pony 22 Oct 2025

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 More info and tickets Justin Moorhouse – The Greatest Performance of My Life 13 Feb 2026

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More info and tickets David Gilna – Did I Ever Tell Ya… 22 Oct 2025

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More info and tickets Alternative Black Cabaret Show 25 Oct 2025

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 More info and tickets Conteh 17 Apr 2026 - 09 May 2026

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 More info and tickets The Scouse Christmas Carol 07 Nov 2025 - 17 Jan 2026

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