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Access Performances

Access performances at Norwich Theatre

We offer audio described, captioned , British Sign Language (BSL) and relaxed performances along with the occasional touch tours to enhance your experience across Norwich Theatre.

For any access related enquiries please contact visitor services on 01603 598 500 or visitorservices@norwichtheatre.org

Touch tours that are currently available are listed below. Please note that any details of future touch tours will be released closer to performance dates.

MyTheatre Accessibility Scheme

We are delighted to introduce MyTheatre’s Accessibility scheme, allowing audiences to book access performances online. This scheme is free to join with the aim of making your visit to the theatre and smooth and comfortable as possible. Find out more and apply here. 

Theatre Royal

Audio Described

Cinderella – Pantomime – Sun 14 Dec, 1:00 pm

Cinderella – Pantomime – Sat 27 Dec, 7:30 pm

TINA: The Tina Turner MusicalThu 15 Jan 2026, 2.30 pm

Dear England – Fri 6 Feb 2026, 7.30 pm

Teaċ Daṁsa / Michael Keegan Dolan MÁM – Sat 14 Feb 2026, 7.30 pm

Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story – Sat 21 Feb 2026, 2.30 pm

SIX – Thu 5 Mar 2026, 8.00 pm

Hamlet – Sat 14 Mar 2026, 2.00 pm

Midsomer Murders – Thu 19 Mar  2026, 7.30 pm

Top Hat The Musical – Sat 28 Mar  2026, 2.30 pm

Priscilla Queen of the Desert – Fri 3 Apr 2026, 7:30 pm

Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes – Sat 11 Apr  2026, 2.30 pm

Here and Now – Sat 18 Apr  2026, 2.30 pm

English Touring Opera presents: The Gondoliers – Sat 25 Apr  2026, 7.30 pm

To Kill a Mockingbird – Sat 2 May 2026, 2.30 pm

Death on the Nile – Sat 9 May 2026, 2.30 pm

Miss Saigon – Sat 16 May 2026, 2.30 pm

Gentleman Jack – Sat 30 May 2026, 2:30 pm

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo – Fri 5 Jun 2026, 7:30 pm

Fawlty Towers – Sat 13 Jun 2026, 2.30 pm

The Bodyguard – Sat 27 Jun 2026, 2.30 pm

MAMMA MIA!– Sat 4 Jul 2026, 2.30 pm

Matilda The Musical – Sat 22 Aug 2026, 2.30 pm

Legally Blonde The Musical – Sat 26 Sep 2026, 2:30 pm

Operation Mincemeat – Thu 8 Oct 2026, 7:30 pm

Mean Girls – Sat 17 Oct 2026, 2:30 pm

Dirty Dancing – Thu 14 Jan 2027, 7:30 pm

Touch Tours

Cinderella Pantomime – 14  Dec, 11:00 am

Cinderella Pantomime – 27  Dec, 5:30 pm

TINA: The Tina Turner Musical – Thu 15 Jan 2026, 1:00pm

Dear England – Fri 6 Feb 2026, 5:30 pm

Teaċ Daṁsa / Michael Keegan MÁM – Sat 14 Feb 2026, 6:00om

Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story – Sat 21 Feb, 12:30pm

SIX – Thu 5 Mar 2026, 6.45 pm

Hamlet – Sat 14 Mar 2026, 12.00 pm

Top Hat The Musical – Sat 28 Mar  2026, 12.30 pm

Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes – Sat 11 Apr  2026, 1.00 pm

English Touring Opera presents: The Gondoliers – Sat 25 Apr  2026, 6.15 pm

To Kill a Mockingbird – Sat 5 May 2026, 12:30pm

Miss Saigon – Sat 16 May  2026, 12.30 pm

Gentleman Jack – Sat 30 May 2026, 12:15 pm

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo – Fri 5 Jun 2026, 6:00 pm

MAMMA MIA!– Sat 4 Jul  2026, 1.30 pm

Operation Mincemeat – Thu 8 Oct 2026, 6:00 pm

Mean Girls – Sat 17 Oct 2026, 2:30 pm

Dirty Dancing – Thu 14 Jan 2027, 6:00 pm

British Sign Language (BSL)

Cinderella – Pantomime – Fri 19 Dec, 7:30 pm

Cinderella – Pantomime – Tue 30 Dec, 1:00 pm

Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story – Fri 20 Feb 2026, 7:30 pm

SIX – Fri 6 Mar 2026, 6.00 pm

Hamlet – Fri 13 Mar 2026, 7.00 pm

Midsomer Murders – Thu 19 Mar  2026, 7.30 pm

Top Hat The Musical – Fri 27 Mar  2026, 7.30 pm

Priscilla Queen of the Desert – Wed 1 Apr 2026, 7:30 pm

Here and Now – Thu 16 Apr  2026, 7.30 pm

To Kill a Mockingbird – Thu 30 Apr  2026, 7:30 pm

Death on the Nile – Thu 7 May  2026, 2.30 pm

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo – Fri 5 Jun 2026, 7:30 pm

Fawlty Towers – Thu 11 Jun 2026, 7.30 pm

MAMMA MIA!–  Wed 8 Jul  2026, 7.30 pm

Matilda The Musical – Fri 21 Aug  2026, 7.30 pm

Legally Blonde The Musical – Thu 24 Sep 2026, 7:30 pm

Operation Mincemeat – Sat 10 Oct 2026, 2:30 pm

Mean Girls – Thu 15 Oct 2026, 7:30 pm

Dirty Dancing – Wed 13 Jan 2027, 2:30 pm

You can now book BSL-interpreted performances online and over the phone. Check out our Accessibility Scheme to learn more.

Captioned

Cinderella – Pantomime – Fri 12 Dec, 7:30 pm

Cinderella – Pantomime – Tue  30 Dec, 1:00 pm

TINA: The Tina Turner MusicalThu 15 Jan 2026, 7:30 pm

2:22 A Ghost StoryFri 30 Jan 2026, 7:30 pm

Dear England – Thu 5 Feb 2026, 7:30 pm

Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story – Fri 20 Feb 2026, 7:30 pm

NNOS Presents Carousel – Thu 26 Feb 2026, 7:30 pm

SIX – Fri 6 Mar 2026, 6.00 pm

Hamlet – Fri 13 Mar 2026, 7:00 pm

Midsomer Murders – Thu 19 Mar  2026, 7:30 pm

Top Hat The Musical – Fri 27 Mar  2026, 7.30 pm

Priscilla Queen of the Desert – Wed 1 Apr 2026, 7:30 pm

Here and Now – Thu 16 Apr  2026, 7:30 pm

To Kill a Mockingbird – Thu 30 Apr 2026, 7:30 pm

Death on the Nile – Thu 7 May  2026, 2.30 pm

Miss Saigon – Wed 20 May  2026, 7.30 pm

Fawlty Towers – Thu 11 Jun 2026, 7.30 pm

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold – Thu 18 June, 7:30 pm

The Bodyguard – Thu 25 Jun  2026, 7.30 pm

MAMMA MIA!–  Wed 8 Jul  2026, 7.30 pm

Matilda The Musical – Sat 5 Sep  2026, 2.30 pm

Legally Blonde The Musical – Thu 24 Sep 2026, 7:30 pm

Operation Mincemeat – Sat 10 Oct 2026, 2:30 pm

Mean Girls – Thu 15 Oct 2026, 7:30 pm

Dirty Dancing – Wed 13 Jan 2027, 2:30 pm

 

Relaxed

Cinderella – Pantomime – Fri 2 Jan 2026, 5:00 pm

Hamlet – Thu 12 Mar 2026, 2.00 pm (Chilled)

MAMMA MIA!–  Wed 8 Jul  2026, 7.30 pm (Chilled)

Matilda The Musical – Sun 6 Sep 2026, 2:30 pm (Chilled)

Please note, that our relaxed performances are not bookable online, please contact Box Office to find out more about these performances on 01603 630 000.

Playhouse

Audio Described

 

Touch Tours

 

British Sign Language (BSL)

 

Captioned

Glitch – The True Story of the Post Office Scandal – Tue 3 Mar 2026, 7.30pm

Flashdance the Musical – Sun 7 Jun 2026, 2:30 pm

 

Relaxed Performance

 

Stage Two

Audio Described

Voice of My OwnSat 4 Apr, 7:45 pm

Touch Tours

Voice of My OwnSat 4 Apr, 6:30 pm

British Sign Language (BSL)

Voice of My OwnSat 4 Apr, 7:45 pm

Relaxed Performance

Cerys Bradley: Queer Tales for Autistic Folk – Fri 13 Feb, 7.45pm

Additional pre-show resources

Some shows have additional resources available for their accessible performances; you can find them linked below.

 

The Red Shoes Visual Guide

The Red Shoes Sonic Story

The Red Shoes Lighting Summary

 

Beyond

1884 – Relaxed performances 16-18 Oct