We offer audio described, captioned, handheld captioned, integrated British Sign Language interpreted and chilled performances for The Red Shoes, 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 The Red Shoes will be Beverley Ward.

The Audio Describers for audio described performances of The Red Shoes will be Ess Grange and Carolyn Smith.

The interpreter for integrated British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted performances of The Red Shoes will be Rachael Merry.

TOUCH TOURS 

We have Touch Tours for The Red Shoes on the 6 December at 5pm, the 28 December at 11:00am and the 15 January at 11:00am.

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.

Supporting resources

SONIC STORY

We offer a sonic story for The Red Shoes. 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 an increased understanding of the sensory elements of the show.

Download The Red Shoes sonic story

Audio notes

You can listen to the audio notes for The Red Shoes below, or download the notes as an MP3 file to listen later. You can also read the notes for The Red Shoes (PDF).

BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE SYNOPSIS

We offer a British Sign Language synopsis of The Red Shoes featuring our BSL interpreter Rachael Merry. This video also includes captioning and a voiceover. 

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.

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.

Other services for people with access needs include:

• Reduced ticket prices 
• Reserved front row seating 
• Parking 
• Bringing assistance dogs to the theatre 
• Enhanced stage sound 
• Induction loops