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
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
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
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
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
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
Touch Tours
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe – Thu 10 Jul, 11:30 am
Chicago – Sat 19 Jul, 1:30 pm
SIX – Thu 5 Mar 2026, 6.45 pm
Fiddler on the Roof – Wed 13 Aug , 12:30 pm
The Book of Mormon – Thu 28 Aug , 5:30 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)
Dear England – Fri 6 Feb 2026, 5:30 pm
Hamlet – Sat 14 Mar 2026, 12.00 pm
Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes – Sat 11 Apr 2026, 1.00 pm
Miss Saigon – Sat 16 May 2026, 12.30 pm
Gentleman Jack – Sat 30 May 2026, 12:15 pm
MAMMA MIA!– Sat 4 Jul 2026, 1.30 pm
Operation Mincemeat – Thu 8 Oct 2026, 6:00 pm
British Sign Language (BSL)
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, 7:30 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
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
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
You can now book BSL-interpreted performances online and over the phone. Check out our Accessibility Scheme to learn more.
Captioned
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 – Fri 21 Nov, 7:30 pm
Cinderella – Pantomime – Fri 12 Dec, 7:30 pm
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
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
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
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 Battle – Thu 18 Jun 2026, 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
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
British Sign Language (BSL)
Relaxed Performance
Joe Wells: Daddy Autism– Sun 2 Nov, 7.30 pm (please see event page for more details)
Touch Tours
The HandleBards: Much Ado About Nothing – Wed 17 Sep, 6:30 pm
Audio Described
Stage Two
Touch Tours
Revenge: After The Levoyah – Sun 26 Oct, 6:30 pm
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
Beyond
1884 – Relaxed performances 16-18 Oct