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:

https://www.leedsgrandtheatre.com/content/Files/files2019/Access%20Membership%20scheme%20form1018.pdf

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.