We offer audio described, chilled, captioned and handheld captioned performances for A Midsummer Night's Dream, along with supporting resources including audio notes and a sonic story.
To find out more about the themes and content of this play see our content advisory page.
Select the button below to go through to a list of assisted performances for this production and purchase your tickets.
Alternatively, you can call the Box Office Access line to book: 01789 331275 (Monday – Friday, midday–6pm)
CREATIVE CAPTIONS
This production of A Midsummer Night's Dream uses creative captions in every performance. This means the captions are fully integrated into the set design, allowing for a completely immersive experience.
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TOUCH TOURS
We have Touch Tours for A Midsummer Night's Dream on 1 July at 11.30am, 25 July at 11.30am and 20 August at 11.30am.
These Tours introduce elements of the production to aid your understanding of the show. You will hear descriptions of the scenery and have the opportunity to feel props and costumes used in the show ahead of the performance. Call 01789 331275 or email access@rsc.org.uk for details of the next Touch Tour and to book.
ABOUT ASSISTED PERFORMANCES
AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES
Audio described performances include a live commentary giving details of all the visual aspects of a production. The commentary is interspersed with the actors' dialogue. Before the play begins you can hear an introduction to the production which gives details of the set, costumes and characters. The commentary is delivered via radio headsets, available from the cloakroom desk in the theatre foyer before the performance.
HANDHELD CAPTIONED
We offer handheld captioning devices for select performances. Handheld captions are not a replacement for our current captioning screens, but a handy alternative for anyone who may benefit from captioning. If you would like to reserve a handheld captioning tablet, please contact the Access Line on 01789 331275 or email tickets@rsc.org.uk.
CHILLED PERFORMANCES
A chilled performance takes a more casual approach to noise and movement in the auditorium, but the performance itself is unchanged. This performance is ideal for people who feel more at ease knowing they can go in and out of the auditorium during the show. This performance is for everybody and babes in arms are welcome (not walking or requiring their own seat).
