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Corn Exchange Newbury: Accessible Shows and Performances

The merry gang characters hiding in the woods holding lanterns and wearing cloaks.

At the Corn Exchange Newbury, we want everyone to feel welcome and able to enjoy their visit. 

That's why we offer a range of accessible performances, designed to provide a comfortable, inclusive theatre experience for people with different access needs, so you can choose the performance that's right for you. You can find out more about our range of access performances below:

BSL Interpreted Performances

For anyone who uses British Sign Language, a skilled BSL interpreter will sign at the side or on stage throughout the show for you to follow.  

Captioned Performances

Designed for any audience members who would benefit from on-screen text, this show ensures everyone can follow along. Similar to TV and film subtitles, captions will display dialogue and sound effects in real-time. Sometimes captioning screens are situated at the side of the stage, however, captions may also be delivered directly to your mobile device, depending on the performance you are attending.

Relaxed Performances

Designed for anyone who may benefit from a relaxed theatre setting with adjusted sound and lighting levels, a reduced capacity allowing the freedom to move, make noise, or come and go as needed.

Audio Described Performances

Delivered through a headset, this performance offers live or pre-recorded commentary, depending on the production, providing information on the visual elements of the onstage action as it unfolds. This includes details on the costumes, set changes, facial expressions and visual jokes.

Dementia Friendly Performances

Our Dementia Friendly performance is created to support people living with dementia, along with their families and carers. Taking place in a calm environment, our Auditorium will feature reduced sound levels and low lighting. You are welcome to come and go as needed during the show and our friendly staff will always be nearby to help.

Upcoming accessible shows and performances

Take a look below to see what accessible performances and cinema screenings are coming up.

Accessible performances: