Access
The Theatre Royal, in conjunction with See A Voice, is working to develop and broaden the programme of arts and cultural events made available to deaf, deafened, hard of hearing, blind and partially sighted audiences across the North East.
Click here to view a detailed access report for the Theatre Royal compiled by national disabled access guide, DiasbledGo.
Brochures are available in Braille, large print and audio tape from the Box Office.
One free ticket for the assistant of a disabled person who is not able to attend events unaccompanied.
There are eight spaces for wheelchairs in the Stalls. (Please note: you must bring your own wheelchair)
We have a sound enhancement system in the auditorium. Using a headset (with or without a hearing aid) you can boost the volume of the performance. Headsets are bookable at the Box Office, which has an induction loop.
Guide, hearing and other working dogs are welcome in all parts of the theatre.
There is an accessible toilet on all levels of the theatre.
There are two parking spaces for Blue Badge Holders on Shakespeare St. and three spaces on Hood St. Most parking meters are free to Blue Badge Holders.
There is lift access to all levels of the theatre.
There are a number of Signed, Stagetext Captioned or Audio Described performances, please check the show pages for further information.
The following access performances are available at the Theatre Royal.*
Captioning - CAP
(English text displayed on a unit for deaf or hard of hearing patrons). Click here for more information. View Shows >
Audio Description
(Live commentary via personal headphones for blind or partially sighted people). Click here for more information. View Shows >
British Sign Language - BSL
(Sign language interpreted for Deaf BSL users) View Shows >
* Please note: access performances are only available on selected performances.
Access List
Visitors with a disability should join the free Access List. By registering you may be eligible for tickets at concessionary prices, to bring a companion who can assist you during your visit and pay for 2 tickets for the price of 1, to receive information in alternative formats, etc.
Click to download our Access List Application Form and, once completed, return the form to:
Access List
Freepost NT1108
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 1BR
For further information on the Access List please email access@theatreroyal.co.uk or to request a form call the Box Office on 08448 11 21 21.
The forthcoming Captioned performances at the Theatre Royal are:
Chess Thu 9 Sept, 7.30pm
RSC Romeo & Juliet Thu 30 Sept, 7.30pm
RSC King Lear, Fri 8 Oct, 7.15pm
RSC Antony & Cleopatra Thu 14 Oct, 7.30pm
Robin Hood Thu 9 Dec, 7pm
The forthcoming Audio Described performances at the Theatre Royal are:
Chess Sat 11 Sept, 2.30pm
RSC Romeo & Juliet Wed 29 Sept, 7.30pm
RSC King Lear Thu 7 Oct, 7.15pm
RSC Antony & Cleopatra Wed 13 Oct, 7.30pm
Robin Hood, Sat 8 Jan, 2pm
The forthcoming British Sign Language (BSL) performances at the Theatre Royal are:
Robin Hood Thu 16 Dec, 7pm
If you would like to speak to someone about access performances at the Theatre Royal, please call Ian Taylor, House Manager on 0191 244 2514 or email ian.taylor@theatreroyal.co.uk