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
Matilda The Musical – Sat 22 Aug 2026, 2.30 pm
High Society – Wed 16 Sep 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
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong – Sat 7 Nov 2026, 2:30 pm
Paranormal Activity – Fri 13 Nov 2026, 4:00 pm
Cinderella – Sat 21 Nov 2026, 2:30 pm
The All New Adventures of Peter Pan – Tue 22 Dec 2026, 7:30 pm and Wed 30 Dec 2026, 2:30 pm
Dirty Dancing – Thu 14 Jan 2027, 7:30 pm
Annie – Sat 6 Feb 2027, 2:30pm
Cats – Sat 20 Feb 2027, 2:30pm
English Touring Opera present Tosca – Sat 13 Mar 2027, 7:30 pm
Blood Brothers– Thu 18 Mar 2027, 7:30 pm
Jersey Boys – Fri 2 Apr 2027, 7:30 pm
Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella – Sat 10 Apr 2027, 2:30 pm
Agatha Christie’s The Hollow – Sat 8 May 2027, 2:30 pm
Wuthering Heights – Sat 22 May 2027, 2:30 pm
Singing In The Rain – Wed 7 Jul 2027, 2:30 pm
Grease – Thu 28 Oct 2027, 7:30 pm
Touch Tours
Matilda The Musical – Sat 22 Aug 2026, 1:30 pm
Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man – Thu 1 Oct 2026, 12:00 pm
Operation Mincemeat – Thu 8 Oct 2026, 6:00 pm
Mean Girls – Sat 17 Oct 2026, 2:30 pm
Cinderella – Sat 21 Nov 26, 12:15 pm
Dirty Dancing – Thu 14 Jan 2027, 6:00 pm
English Touring Opera present Tosca – Sat 13 Mar 2027, 6:15 pm
British Sign Language (BSL)
Matilda The Musical – Fri 21 Aug 2026, 7.30 pm
High Society – Fri 18 Sep 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
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong – Thu 5 Nov 2026, 7:30 pm
The All New Adventures of Peter Pan – Thu 17 Dec 2026, 6:00 pm and Mon 28 Dec 2026, 1:00 pm
Dirty Dancing – Wed 13 Jan 2027, 2:30 pm
Cats – Thu 25 Feb 2027, 7:30pm
Jersey Boys – Thu 1 Apr 2027, 2:30 pm
Agatha Christie’s The Hollow – Thu 6 May 2027, 2:30 pm
Singing In The Rain – Thu 8 Jul 2027, 2:30 pm
Grease – Thu 28 Oct 2027, 7:30 pm
You can now book BSL-interpreted performances online and over the phone. Check out our Accessibility Scheme to learn more.
Before selected BSL interpreted shows, we invite you to please join us for a BSL Café an hour prior to the show for a lovely cuppa, a chat with our team, and a chance to meet the interpreter. Please check the individual show page for more information.
Captioned
Matilda The Musical – Sat 5 Sep 2026, 2.30 pm
High Society – Fri 18 Sep 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
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong – Thu 5 Nov 2026, 7:30 pm
Paranormal Activity – Fri 13 Nov 2026, 8:00pm
The All New Adventures of Peter Pan – Thu 17 Dec 2026, 6:00 pm and Mon 28 Dec 2026, 1:00 pm
Dirty Dancing – Wed 13 Jan 2027, 2:30 pm
NNOS presents Crazy For You– Thu 28 Jan 2027, 7:30 pm
Annie – Thu 4 Feb 2027, 7:30pm
Cats– Thu 18 Feb 2027, 2:30pm
English Touring Opera present Tosca – Sat 13 Mar 2027, 7:30 pm
Blood Brothers– Sat 20 Mar 2027, 2:30 pm
Before I Go To Sleep – Thu 25 Mar 2027, 2:30 pm
Jersey Boys – Thu 1 Apr 2027, 2:30 pm
Agatha Christie’s The Hollow – Thu 6 May 2027, 2:30 pm
The Full Monty – Wed 9 Jun 2027, 2:30 pm
Singing In The Rain – Thu 8 Jul 2027, 2:30 pm
Relaxed / Chilled
Matilda The Musical – Sun 6 Sep 2026, 2:30 pm (Chilled)
Fireman Sam Live – The Lost Pirate Treasure – Sat 24 Oct 26, 3:30 pm (Chilled)
The All New Adventures of Peter Pan – Thu 17 Dec 2026, 1:00 pm and Tue 29 Dec 2026, 6:00 pm (Relaxed and Sensory Adapted)
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
The HandleBards: As You Like It – Fri 4 Sep 2026, 6:30 pm
British Sign Language (BSL)
Relaxed Performance
Stage Two
Audio Described
Touch Tours
British Sign Language (BSL)
Relaxed Performance
Chilled Performance
Shelf: The Kids Show 2: The Power of 2 – Sat 10 Oct 2026, 2 pm
Additional pre-show resources
Some shows have additional resources available for their accessible performances; you can find them linked below.
Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man – Audio Described Trailer
Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella – Audio Described Trailer
Beyond
1884 – Relaxed performances 16-18 Oct