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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

Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – Thu 1 May 2025, 2.30 pm

Jane Eyre – Sat 24 May, 2.30 pm

Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby – Thu 19 Jun, 7.30 pm

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe – Thu 10 Jul, 1.00 pm

Chicago –  Sat 19 Jul, 2.30 pm

The Book of Mormon – Thu 28 Aug, 7.30 pm

The Exoplanets – Sun 7 Sep, 2:00 pm

The Midnight Bell  – Thu 11 Sep, 6:00 pm

Hamilton– Fri  3 Oct, 7.30 pm

War Horse – Thu 31 Oct, 7.30 pm

Merlin – 15 Nov, 2:30 pm

Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts – 20 Nov, 2:30 pm

Cinderella – Pantomime – Mon 15 Dec, 6:00pm

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

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

Dear England – Fri 6 Feb 2026, 7.30 pm

Hamlet – Sat 14 Mar 2026, 2.00 pm

Midsomer Murders – Thu 19 Mar  2026, 7.30 pm

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

Here and Now – Sat 18 Apr  2026, 2.30 pm

The Bodyguard – Sat 27 Jun  2026, 2.30 pm

Matilda The Musical – Sat 22 Aug  2026, 2.30 pm

Touch Tours

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat – Thu 1 May, 12:45pm

Jane Eyre – Sat 24 May, 12.15pm

Peaky Blinders The Redemption of Thomas Shelby Thu 19 June 6:00 pm

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe – Thu 10 Jul, 1:00 pm

The Midnight Bell  – Thu 11 Sep, 7:30 pm

Hamilton – Fri 3 Oct, 6:30 pm

War Horse – Fri 31 Oct, 5:00 pm

Merlin – 15 Nov, 12:15 pm

Cinderella Pantomime – 14 Dec, 11:00 am

Cinderella Pantomime – 27  Dec, 5:30 pm

Hamlet – Sat 14 Mar 2026, 2.00 pm

 

British Sign Language (BSL)

Calamity Jane – Thu 10 Apr, 7.30pm

Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – Thu 1 May, 7.30 pm

Dear Evan Hansen – Thu 15 May, 7.30 pm

Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby – Thu 19 Jun, 7.30 pm

Derren Brown: Only Human – Thu 26 Jun, 7.30 pm

The Rocky Horror Show Wed 30 Jul, 8.00 pm

The Book of Mormon – Thu 21 Aug, 7.30 pm

Hamilton Fri 26 Sep, 7.30 pm

War Horse – Thu 30 Oct, 7.30 pm

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

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

Hamlet – Fri 13 Mar 2026, 7.00 pm

Midsomer Murders – Thu 19 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

Matilda The Musical – Fri 21 Aug  2026, 7.30 pm

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

Captioned

Picture You Dead –  Thu 3 Apr, 2:30 pm

Ghost Stories –  Thu 17 Apr, 8:00 pm

Nikita Kuzmin: Midnight Dancer –  Sun 20 Apr, 7:30 pm

Pig Heart Boy –  Fri 25 Apr, 1:00 pm

Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – Thu 8 May, 2:30 pm

Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby – Sat 21 Jun, 2:30 pm

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe – Thu 10 Jul, 7:00 pm

Chicago –  Wed 16 Jul, 2:30 pm

Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra – Tue 22 Jul, 7:30 pm

The Rocky Horror Show Thu 31 Jul, 8:00 pm

The Book of Mormon – Thu 21 Aug, 7:30 pm

Hamilton Fri 26 Sep, 7:30 pm

War Horse – Thu 30 Oct, 7:30 pm

Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts – 21 Nov, 7:30 pm

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

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

Hamlet – Fri 13 Mar 2026, 7:00 pm

Midsomer Murders – Thu 19 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

The Bodyguard – Thu 25 Jun  2026, 7.30 pm

Matilda The Musical – Sat 5 Sep  2026, 2.30 pm

Relaxed

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

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

Matilda The Musical – Sat 22 Aug  2026, 6.00 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

British Sign Language (BSL)

The Elmer Adventure – Fri 27 Jun , 4:00pm

 

Relaxed Performance

The Elmer Adventure – Sun 29 Jun , 11.00am

Joe Wells: Daddy Autism– Sun 2 Nov, 7.30pm (please see event page for more details)

Touch Tours

The Elmer Adventure – Sun 29 Jun, 1:00 pm

Audio Described

The Elmer Adventure – Sun 29 Jun , 2pm

Stage Two

Captioned

 

Additional pre-show resources

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

Northern Ballet audio adverts: 

Jane Eyre – Sat 24 May 2:30 pm

Merlin – Sat 15 Nov 2:30 pm