©Kinky Boots [Image description: Promotional poster for Kinky Boots the Musical with the letter K being made of a pair of long red high heeled sparkly boots.]I’ve recently booked to see Kinky Boots and was really impressed when I looked at the listings and saw that they actually have accessible shows, which is a very big deal for a National tour (even though it shouldn’t be.) So I thought I’d do a post to shout about it; in a good way. And share all the accessible/ assisted shows that are scheduled for the 2019 UK tour.
You can visit each venue’s webpage (onto their Kinky Boots page) by clicking on each theatre’s name on the listings below. Where possible I have looked for alternative ways to book, given most assisted shows are for those with a hearing impairment which can make booking tickets over the phone problematic. However, in most cases, accessible seats need to be booked over the phone. You can book online if you are exempt from free companion tickets or do not need a wheelchair space and know where to sit to view the BSL interpreter and caption screens clearly.
Besides the theatre name and place are also the dates of the run in each venue for anyone not necessarily needing an assisted performance but still need accessible seating, wheelchair spaces and companion tickets.
To find out more about Kinky Boots visit their website: www.kinkybootsthemusical.co.uk
Please be aware that this show uses strobe lighting.
Marlowe Theatre, Cambridge 14th – 26th January
BSL Thurs 17th January 7.30pm
Touch Tour Sat 19th January 2.30pm
Audio Described (provided by VocalEyes) Sat 19th January 2.30pm
To book call 01227 787787
Regent Theatre, Stoke 29th January – 9th February
BSL and Audio Described Thurs 31st January 7.30pm
To book call ATG access line on 0800 912 6971
If you are not already a member ask about joining their access scheme
Venue Cymru, Llandudno 11th – 16th February
Audio Described Wed 13th February 7.30pm
BSL Thurs 14th February 7.30pm
To book call 01492 872 000 This venue is part of the Hynt scheme.
New Theatre, Oxford 18th – 23rd February
Touch Tour Thurs 21st February 5.30pm
Audio Described (provided by VocalEyes) Thurs 21st February 7.30pm
To book call ATG Access line on 0800 912 6971
If you are not already a member ask about joining their access scheme
Bristol Hippodrome, Bristol 25th February – 9th March
BSL Mon 4th March 7.30pm
Captioned Tues 5th March 7.30pm
Audio Described Wed 6th March 7.30pm
To book call ATG access line on 0800 912 6971
If you are not already a member ask about joining their access scheme
Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham 11th – 23rd March
BSL Wed 20th March 7.30pm
Captioned Thurs 21st March 7.30pm
Touch Tour Sat 23rd March
Audio Described Sat 23rd March 2.30pm
To book call the access line on 0121 689 1060
Liverpool Empire, Liverpool 26th March – 6th April
BSL Thurs 28th March 7.30pm
Captioned Mon 1st April 7.30pm
Audio Described Wed 3rd April 7.30pm
To book call ATG access line on 0800 912 6971
If you are not already a member ask about joining their access scheme
Leeds Grand, Leeds 9th April – 20th April
BSL Thurs 11th April 7.30pm
Audio Described Wed 17th April 7.30
To book call their access line 0113 205 3899 email boxoffice@leedsgrandtheatre.com
Join their Access scheme:
His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen 23rd April – 4th May
BSL Thurs 2nd May 7.30pm
Captioned and Audio Described Sat 4th May 2.30pm
To book call 01224 641 122 email access@aberdeenperformingarts.com
King’s Theatre, Glasgow 7th – 18th May
No assisted/ accessible performances scheduled
To book call ATG access line 0800 912 6971
If you are not already a member ask about joining their access scheme
Theatre Royal, Nottingham 27th May – 8th June
BSL Mon 3rd June 7.30pm
Touch Tour Time TBC
Audio Described (by VocalEyes) and Captioned Thurs 6th June 7.30pm
To book call 0115 989 5555
For more information on how to join their access requirements registration go to https://trch.co.uk/your-visit/access/access-requirement-register-information/
Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield 11th – 22nd June
Audio Described and BSL Thurs 13th June 7.45pm
Captioned Sat 15th June 3pm
To book call 0114 249 6000 email access@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
Sunderland Empire, Sunderland 25th June – 6th July
No assisted/ accessible performances scheduled
To book call ATG Access line on 0800 912 6971
If you are not already a member ask about joining their access scheme
Theatre Royal, Plymouth 9th – 20th July
Captioned Thurs 18th July 2.30pm
Audio Described Sat 20th 2.30pm
To book call 01752 267 222
Wales Millenium Centre, Cardiff 22nd July – 3rd August
Captioned 31st July 7.30pm
BSL 1st August 7.30pm
Audio Described 3rd August 2.30pm
To book call 029 2063 6464 emails tickets@wmc.org.uk This venue is part of the Hynt scheme
Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Dublin 19th – 31st August
No assisted/ accessible performances scheduled
To book call 01677 7770 email groups@bgetheatre.ie
Mayflower Theatre, Southhampton 3rd – 14th September
No assisted/ accessible performances scheduled
To book call 02380 711 811 email access@mayflower.org.uk
To join their access membership scheme visit https://www.mayflower.org.uk/support-us/membership/
Theatre Royal, Norwich 17th – 28th September
Booking not available yet
Opera House, Blackpool 1st – 12th October
No assisted/ accessible performances scheduled
To book call 0844 856 111
The Alhambra Theatre, Bradford 15th – 26th October
BSL Thurs 17th October 7.30pm
Captioned Thurs 24th October 7.30pm
Audio Described Sat 26th October 2.30pm
To book call 01274 432 000
Milton Keyes Theatre, Milton Keyes 28th October – 9th November
BSL Thurs 31st October 7.30pm
Captioned Tues 5th November 7.30pm
Audio Described Wed 6th November 7.30pm
To book call ATG Access line on 0800 912 6971
If you are not already a member ask about joining their access scheme
Hull New Theatre, Hull 12th – 23rd November
No assisted/ accessible performances scheduled
To book call 01482 300 306 email box.office@hcandl.co.uk
Unfortunately, there are no relaxed performances scheduled for any venue.
For more information about the Hynt card scheme for Welsh venues and how you can become a member click on the following link: http://www.hynt.co.uk/en/
For more information about VocalEyes visit https://vocaleyes.co.uk/
For more information about the ATG Access Scheme visit https://www.atgtickets.com/access/access-scheme/
I’m looking forward to seeing the show and hope to have a review up afterwards.
Let me know whether there are any other tours you would like me to make access listings for or any regions. I’m hoping to do a North Wales one soon.
* Please note that this post is not sponsored or affiliated with the Kinky Boots UK tour or any of the venues mentioned in this post.
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