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
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
Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man – Thu 1 Oct 2026, 2:30pm
Operation Mincemeat – Thu 8 Oct 2026, 7:30 pm
Mean Girls – Sat 17 Oct 2026, 2:30 pm
Sylvia – Wed 28 Oct 2026, 7:30pm
Dirty Dancing – Thu 14 Jan 2027, 7:30 pm
Annie – Sat 6 Feb 2027, 2:30pm
Cats – Sat 20 Feb 2027, 2:30pm
Touch Tours
Hamlet – Sat 14 Mar 2026, 12.00 pm
Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift – Thu 19 Mar, 12:00pm
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 2 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
Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man – Thu 1 Oct 2026, 12:00pm
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)
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
Sylvia – Thu 29 Oct 2026, 7:30pm
Dirty Dancing – Wed 13 Jan 2027, 2:30 pm
Cats – Thu 25 Feb 2027, 7:30pm
You can now book BSL-interpreted performances online and over the phone. Check out our Accessibility Scheme to learn more.
Captioned
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
Sylvia – Thu 29 Oct 2026, 7:30pm
Dirty Dancing – Wed 13 Jan 2027, 2:30 pm
Annie – Thu 4 Feb 2027, 7:30pm
Cats– Thu 18 Feb 2027, 2:30pm
Relaxed / Chilled
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 bookable online. Alternatively you can contact Box Office to find out more about these performances on 01603 630 000.
Playhouse
Audio Described
Touch Tours
British Sign Language (BSL)
Captioned
Joe Tracini: Ten Things I Hate About Me – Tue 21 Apr 2026, 7:30pm
Thick & Tight: Natural Behaviour – Fri 22 – Sat 23 May 2026, 7:30pm
Flashdance the Musical – Sun 7 Jun 2026, 2:30 pm
Relaxed Performance
Thick & Tight: Natural Behaviour – Fri 22 – Sat 23 May 2026, 7:30pm
Stage Two
Audio Described
Touch Tours
British Sign Language (BSL)
Relaxed Performance
Chilled Performance
Jenny Foulds: Life Learning of a Nonsensical Human– Sat 7 Mar, 8pm
Additional pre-show resources
Some shows have additional resources available for their accessible performances; you can find them linked below.
The Red Shoes Lighting Summary
Beyond
1884 – Relaxed performances 16-18 Oct