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
Fiddler on the Roof – Wed 13 Aug, 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, 7:30 pm
Hamilton– Fri 3 Oct, 7.30 pm
War Horse – Fri 31 Oct, 7.30 pm
Merlin – Sat 15 Nov, 2:30 pm
Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts – 20 Nov, 2:30 pm
Cinderella – Pantomime – Sun 14 Dec, 1:00 pm
Cinderella – Pantomime – Sat 27 Dec, 7:30 pm (Sensory adapted)
TINA: The Tina Turner Musical – Thu 15 Jan 2026, 2.30 pm
Dear England – Fri 6 Feb 2026, 7.30 pm
Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story – Sat 21 Feb 2026, 2.30 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
To Kill a Mockingbird – Sat 2 May 2026, 2.30 pm
Fawlty Tower – Sat 13 Jun 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, 12:30 pm
Jane Eyre – Sat 24 May, 12.15 pm
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, 6:00 pm
Hamilton – Fri 3 Oct, 6:30 pm
War Horse – Fri 31 Oct, 5:00 pm
Merlin – Sat 15 Nov, 12:15 pm
Cinderella Pantomime – 14 Dec, 11:00 am
Cinderella Pantomime – 27 Dec, 6:00 pm (Sensory adapted)
Hamlet – Sat 14 Mar 2026, 2.00 pm
British Sign Language (BSL)
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
Fiddler on the Roof – Thur 14 Aug, 7.30 pm
The Book of Mormon – Thu 21 Aug, 7.30 pm
Miriam Margolyes – Sun 31 Aug, 2.30 pm
Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell Post-show Q&A – Wed 10 Sep after the 7:30 pm show
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
Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story – Fri 20 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
To Kill a Mockingbird – Thu 30 Apr 2026, 7:30 pm
Fawlty Towers – Thu 11 Jun 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
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
NNOS Les Misérables – Let the People Sing – Sat 5 Jul, 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
Fiddler on the Roof – Thu 14 Aug, 7:30 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 Musical – Thu 15 Jan 2026, 7:30 pm
2:22 A Ghost Story – Fri 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
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
To Kill a Mockingbird – Thu 30 Apr 2026, 7:30 pm
Here and Now – Thu 16 Apr 2026, 7:30 pm
Fawlty Towers – Thu 11 Jun 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 – Sun 6 Sep, 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
Relaxed Performance
The Elmer Adventure– Sun 29 Jun, 11.00 am
Joe Wells: Daddy Autism– Sun 2 Nov, 7.30 pm (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
Accessible
The Farmer and the Clown – Sun 29 Jun 1:00 pm
Playing without words, the show is accessible to a wide range of audiences, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing or do not speak English.
Additional pre-show resources
Some shows have additional resources available for their accessible performances, you can find them linked below.
The Elmer Adventure visual guide
Jane Eyre audio advert – Sat 24 May 2:30 pm
Merlin audio advert – Sat 15 Nov 2:30 pm