We offer audio described, captioned, handheld captioned, integrated British Sign Language interpreted and chilled performances for Othello, 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.
Captioners and interpreters
The captioner for captioned performances of Othello will be Emily Magdij.
The Audio Describers for audio described performances of Othello will be Julia Grundy and Annette Stocken.
The interpreter for integrated British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted performances of Othello will be Clare Edwards.
TOUCH TOURS
We have a Touch Tour for Othello on 22 November at 5.15pm.
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.
Barbican Theatre
Tickets for this production at the Barbican Theatre are available directly from the venue.
BOOK TICKETS
Barbican Box Office phones are currently closed. For queries please email: tickets@barbican.org.uk
Theatre Royal Haymarket
Tickets for this production at the Theatre Royal Haymarket are available directly from the venue.
BOOK TICKETS
Or call the Theatre Royal, Haymarket Box Office directly: 020 7930 8800
(10am–7:45pm Mon–Sat)
Gielgud Theatre
Tickets for this production are no longer available through the RSC
Please click HERE to be redirected to the Gielgud Theatre for tickets
Kiln Theatre
We don’t have any allocation left for this performance but please try booking directly with The Kiln who may still have tickets available.
Please click HERE to be redirected to the Kiln Theatre for tickets
Kunene and the King
We don’t have any allocation left for this performance but please try booking directly with the Ambassadors Theatre who may still have tickets available.
Please click HERE to be redirected to the Ambassadors Theatre for tickets
Matilda The Musical
The RSC Box Office currently doesn’t have an allocation of tickets for this performance.
However, tickets can still be booked through The Cambridge Theatre.
BOOK TICKETS ONLINE
Or call the Cambridge Theatre: 020 7087 7744
If you are trying to book on the date of the event, please email tickets@rsc.org.uk as there may still be availability.
The Bear Pit Theatre
Tickets for this performance are no longer available online.
Please call the Box Office on 01789 333935 to check the latest availability.
(midday-6pm UK time, Monday-Friday)
Tickets may be available to book in person from one hour before the performance at The Bear Pit Theatre.
Orchestra of the Swan
Online sales for this concert are closed.
Tickets can still be booked in person from one hour before the performance at the Playhouse.
Currently, there are no standard tickets available online for this performance / event.
We do not operate a waiting list but there may be returned tickets closer to the day of the performance / event.
Alternatively, you can call the Box Office on 01789 331111 (Monday - Friday, midday - 6pm UK time) for more information and latest availability for tickets.
Please call the Box Office on 01789 331111 for more information about this performance
(midday-6pm UK time, Monday-Friday)
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.
BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETED PERFORMANCES
We offer performances with integrated British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation where the interpreter is directed as part of the action onstage. You will see the interpreter interacting with the actors onstage and they will be in costume.
When booking for a signed performance, tell the box office so that we can give you a seat where you can see the signer clearly.
CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES
Captioning converts the spoken word into text, which is displayed on an LED screen to the side of the stage. This enables you to read the dialogue as the actors speak the words. Please note the screens are not clearly visible from all seats in the auditorium.
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).
Supporting resources
SONIC STORY
We offer a sonic story for Othello. This is a graphic which highlights the key sounds from throughout the performance. It's available to all audience members, but we hope it will be particularly useful for anyone who might benefit from understanding the sensory elements of the show before they see it.
Download the Othello sonic story
Audio notes
You can listen to the audio notes for Othello below, or download the notes as an MP3 file to listen later. You can also read the notes for Othello (PDF).
BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE SYNOPSIS
We offer a British Sign Language synopsis of Othello, featuring our BSL interpreter Clare Edwards. This video also includes captioning and a voiceover.
