Below you will find details of accessible shows and performances that are available in theatres across South Wales from June to the end of December 2019, including panto dates. Accessible performances are suitable for people with a range of disabilities and conditions to enable more people to enjoy and experience a performance.
By clicking on the name of each venue it will direct you to their website. I’ve also included details of how to book and access schemes. Links (not affiliate) have also been provided for each show and can be accessed by clicking on the name of the show.
Wales Millennium Centre
How to book:
Online: www.wmc.org.uk
Phone: 029 2063 6464
Email tickets@wmc.org.uk
Wales Millennium Centre is part of the Hynt card scheme. To find out more or to join visit www.hynt.co.uk
* Please note bookings made through the Hynt card scheme and booking wheelchair spaces cannot be purchased online.
Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet 18th- 22nd June
Audio Described Sat 22nd June 2.30pm
Theatr Gen Creu ar daith: Pwy ‘sgrifennodd honna? 2nd- 3rd July
BSL Interpreted Tues 2nd July 7.00pm and Wed 3rd July 7.00pm
Kinky Boots 22nd July- 3rd August
Captioned Wed 31st July 7.30pm
BSL Interpreted Thurs 1st August 7.30pm
Audio Described Sat 3rd August 2.30pm
Madagascar The Musical 6th- 11th August
Relaxed Performance Thurs 8th August 2.00pm
BSL Interpreted Thurs 8th August 7.00pm
Audio Described Sat 10th August 2.00pm
Club Tropicana 13th- 17th August
BSL Interpreted Thurs 15th August 7.30pm
Captioned Fri 16th August 5.30pm
Audio Described Sat 17th August 4.00pm
Annie 19th- 31st August
BSL Interpreted Thurs 22nd August 7.30pm
Captioned Thurs 29th August 7.30pm
Audio Described Sat 31st August 2.30pm
Carmen by Welsh National Opera 21st and 28th September, 6 and 10th October
Audio Described and Touch Tour Sun 6th October 4pm
Grease 15th- 19th October
Captioned Friday 18th October 7.30pm
BSL Interpreted and Audio Described Sat 19th October 2.30pm
On Your Feet 21st- 26th October
BSL Interpreted Thurs 24th October 7.30pm
Captioned Fri 25th October 7.30pm
Audio Described Sat 26th October 2.30pm
9-5 The Musical 29th October- 2nd November
Captioned Fri 1st November 7.30pm
BSL Interpreted Sat 2nd November 2.30pm
Audio Described Sat 2nd November 2.30pmhttp://www.swanseagrand.co.uk
Nativity! The Musical 19th- 23rd November
Captioned Thurs 21st November 7.30pm
BSL Interpreted Sat 23rd November 1.30pm
Audio Described Sat 23rd November 1.3opm
Les Miserables 26th November 2019- 4th January 2020
BSL Interpreted Tues 10th December 7.30pm
Captioned Thurs 12th December 7.30pm
New Theatre Cardiff
How to book:
Online: www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk
Phone: 029 2087 8889
New Theatre is part of the Hynt card scheme. To find out more or to join visit www.hynt.co.uk
* Please note bookings made through the Hynt card scheme and booking wheelchair spaces cannot be purchased online.
Dirty Dancing The Musical 4th- 8th June
Captioned Sat 8th June 3pm
Blood Brothers 17th- 24th September
Captioned Sat 21st September 2.30pm
Audio described Sat 28th September 2.30pm
The Mousetrap 1st- 5th October
BSL Interpreted Sat 5th October 2.30pm
A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Watermill Theatre 8th- 12th October
Audio Described Thurs 10th October 1.30pm
BSL Interpreted Sat 12th October 1.30pm
Cinderella 7th December 2019- 12th January 2020
Captioned Sat 4th January 2.30pm and Wed 8th January 7.00pm
BSL Interpreted Sun 5th January 1.00pm
Audio Described Thurs 9th January 7.00pm and Sat 11th January 2.30pm
Chapter Arts Centre Cardiff
To book:
Online: www.chapter.org
Phone: 029 2030 4400
Chapter Arts Centre is part of the Hynt card scheme. To find out more or to join visit www.hynt.co.uk
* Please note bookings made through the Hynt card scheme and booking wheelchair spaces cannot be purchased online.
Learning Disability Week Exhibition by Mencap Cymru 17th- 23rd June
Aspergers Are Us- Live! Wed 26th June 7.30pm
This performance is performed by artists on the autistic spectrum.
For All I Care by National Theatre Wales 24th- 25th July
Captioned Thurs 25th July 7.30pm
Sherman Theatre Cardiff
To book:
Online: www.shermantheatre.co.uk
Phone: 029 2064 6900
Wheelchair users are entitled to a free companion ticket. To book a wheelchair space and companion tickets booking should be made in person or by phone.
On Bear Ridge by National Theatre Wales and Royal Court Theatre 20th September- 5th October
Audio Described Fri 4th October 7.30pm and Sat 5th October 2.00pm
BSL Interpreted Fri 4th October 7.30pm and Sat 5th October 2.00pm
Touch Tour Fri 4th October 7.30pm and Sat 5th October 2.00pm
Hedda Gabler 18th October- 2nd November
Captioned Wed 23rd October 7.30pm
Audio Described Thurs 24th October 7.30pm
The Snow Queen 29th November- 31st December
Relaxed performance Sat 7th December 2.00pm
Audio Described Fri 13th December 7pm
Captioned Sat 14th December 2.00pm
The Ugly Duckling 8th and 9th November 2nd- 31st December
BSL Interpreted Sat 14th December 11.00am
Relaxed Sat 14th December 1.30pm
The Riverfront Newport
To book:
Online: https://tickets.newportlive.co.uk
Phone: 01633 656679
The Riverfront is part of the Hynt card scheme. To find out more or to join visit www.hynt.co.uk
* Please note bookings made through the Hynt card scheme and booking wheelchair spaces cannot be purchased online.
Louder is Not Always Clearer by Mr and Mrs Clark, performed and devised by Jonny Cotson Wed 24th July 7.45pm
This show is performed by a Deaf performer and will integrate BSL and creative captions. Suitable for both D/ deaf and hearing audiences.
You can read my review of the show here: Louder is Not Always Clearer Review
The Eye of The Storm by Theatr Na Nôg 15th- 19th October
Relaxed Performance Sat 19th October 11.30am
Torch Theatre Milford Haven
To book:
Online: www.torchrheatre.co.uk
Phone: 01646 695267
Typetalk: 18001 01646 695267
To learn more about the Torch’s Access scheme and how to join visit www.torchtheatre.co.uk/about-us/access-facilities/
One Man Two Guvnors 31st October- 16th November
BSL Interpreted Thurs 7th November 7.30pm Interpreted by Liz May
Aladdin 19th- 31st December
BSL Interpreted Thurs 19th December 6.00pm
Relaxed Performance Sat 21st December 2.00pm
Swansea Grand Theatre
To book:
Online: www.swanseagrand.co.uk
Phone: 01792 475715
Email: Swansea.grandreservations@swansea.go.uk
Minicom: 01792 654456
Swansea Grand is a member of the Hynt card scheme. To find out more or to join visit www.hynt.co.uk
* Please note bookings made through the Hynt card scheme and booking wheelchair spaces cannot be purchased online.
Peter Pan 13th December 2019- 12th January 2020
BSL Interpreted Tues 7th January 7.00pm and Wed 8th Jan 2.00pm
Relaxed Performance Wed 8th January 7.00pm
Coliseum and Park and Dare Theatre Aberdare and Treorchy
To book:
Online: https://rct-theatres.co.uk
Phone: 03000 040 444 Box office phone line hours are Tuesday- Friday 11.00am- 5.00pm
Both the Coliseum and Park and Dare theatres are members of the Hynt card scheme. To find out more or to join visit www.hynt.co.uk
* Please note bookings made through the Hynt card scheme and booking wheelchair spaces cannot be purchased online.
Cinderella at Coliseum 6th- 15th December
Relaxed performance Sat 7th December 2.00pm
Cinderella at Park and Dare 20th- 24th December
Relaxed performance Sun 22nd December 6.00pm
Theatr Brycheiniog Brecon
To book:
Online: www.brycheiniog.co.uk
Phone: 01874 611622
Theatr Brycheiniog is part of the Hynt card scheme. To find out more or to join visit www.hynt.co.uk
* Please note bookings made through the Hynt card scheme and booking wheelchair spaces cannot be purchased online.
The Nutcracker 20th- 22nd December
Relaxed performance Sun 22nd December 2.30pm
Grand Pavillion Porthcawl
To book:
Online: www.grandpavillion.co.uk
Phone: 01656 815995
Grand Pavillion is part of the Hynt card scheme. To find out more or to join visit www.hynt.co.uk
* Please note bookings made through the Hynt card scheme and booking wheelchair spaces cannot be purchased online.
Snow White 14th December- 5th January
BSL Interpreted Fri 27th December 5pm
Relaxed performance Fri 3rd January 10.30am
The Princess Royal Theatre Port Talbot
To book
Online: npttheatres.co.uk/princessroyal
Phone: 01639 763214
Princess Royal Theatre is part of the Hynt card scheme. To find out more or to join visit www.hynt.co.uk
* Please note bookings made through the Hynt card scheme and booking wheelchair spaces cannot be purchased online.
Cinderella 30th November- 8th December
BSL Interpreted Wed 4th December 6.30pm
I hope that this post has been useful. I will continue to update this post if I hear of any more accessible performances. If you have an accessible production or performance being shown in South Wales between June and the end of December, please get in touch and I’ll happily add it to the list.
If you would like me to do accessible listings for a touring show or for a certain region then please let me know.
* Please note that this post is not sponsored or an ad for any of the venues or shows mentioned in this post. Nor are any of the links included in this post affiliate links.
