We are offering captioned, creative audio described and chilled performances of A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Barbican, along with supporting resources including audio notes and a sonic story, which you can find below.
creative audio description
This production includes creative audio description, which is performed live and in character by the cast, at every performance from Wednesday 11 December. You can access audio description and an additional soundscape through headsets. Performances with creative audio description can be booked via the Barbican website and headsets can be reserved during the booking process.
touch tours
We also offer touch tours ahead of some of our audio described performances, giving you the opportunity to experience the set, costumes and props used in the play. To book performances with a touch tour of A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Barbican, visit the Barbican website. When selecting a performance, you can select the touch tour as a free add on when proceeding through check out.
The touch tour dates for A Midsummer Night's Dream are:
- Sat 21 Dec (11.30am-12 midday)
- Sat 28 Dec (11.30am-12midday)
- Sat 4 Jan (11.30am-12 midday)
- Sat 11 Jan (11.30am-12 midday)
- Fri 17 Jan (5.15pm-5.45pm).
To find out more about the themes and content of this play see our content advisory page.
Barbican Theatre
Tickets for this production at the Barbican Theatre are available directly from the venue.
BOOK TICKETS
Barbican Box Office phones are currently closed. For queries please email: tickets@barbican.org.uk
Theatre Royal Haymarket
Tickets for this production at the Theatre Royal Haymarket are available directly from the venue.
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Or call the Theatre Royal, Haymarket Box Office directly: 020 7930 8800
(10am–7:45pm Mon–Sat)
Gielgud Theatre
Tickets for this production are no longer available through the RSC
Please click HERE to be redirected to the Gielgud Theatre for tickets
Kiln Theatre
We don’t have any allocation left for this performance but please try booking directly with The Kiln who may still have tickets available.
Please click HERE to be redirected to the Kiln Theatre for tickets
Kunene and the King
We don’t have any allocation left for this performance but please try booking directly with the Ambassadors Theatre who may still have tickets available.
Please click HERE to be redirected to the Ambassadors Theatre for tickets
Matilda The Musical
The RSC Box Office currently doesn’t have an allocation of tickets for this performance.
However, tickets can still be booked through The Cambridge Theatre.
BOOK TICKETS ONLINE
Or call the Cambridge Theatre: 020 7087 7744
If you are trying to book on the date of the event, please email tickets@rsc.org.uk as there may still be availability.
The Bear Pit Theatre
Tickets for this performance are no longer available online.
Please call the Box Office on 01789 333935 to check the latest availability.
(midday-6pm UK time, Monday-Friday)
Tickets may be available to book in person from one hour before the performance at The Bear Pit Theatre.
Orchestra of the Swan
Online sales for this concert are closed.
Tickets can still be booked in person from one hour before the performance at the Playhouse.
Currently, there are no standard tickets available online for this performance / event.
We do not operate a waiting list but there may be returned tickets closer to the day of the performance / event.
Alternatively, you can call the Box Office on 01789 331111 (Monday - Friday, midday - 6pm UK time) for more information and latest availability for tickets.
Please call the Box Office on 01789 331111 for more information about this performance
(midday-6pm UK time, Monday-Friday)
ABOUT ASSISTED PERFORMANCES
BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETED PERFORMANCES
We offer performances with integrated British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation where the interpreter is directed as part of the action onstage. You will see the interpreter interacting with the actors onstage and they will be in costume.
When booking for a signed performance, tell the box office so that we can give you a seat where you can see the signer clearly.
CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES
Captioning converts the spoken word into text, which is displayed on an LED screen to the side of the stage. This enables you to read the dialogue as the actors speak the words. Please note the screens are not clearly visible from all seats in the auditorium.
HANDHELD CAPTIONS
We are trialling handheld captioning devices for select performances. Handheld captions are not a replacement for our current captioning screens, but a handy alternative for anyone who may benefit from captioning. If you would like to reserve a handheld captioning tablet, please contact the Access Line on 01789 331275 or email tickets@rsc.org.uk.
A relaxed performance is where the ambience of the auditorium and theatre 'rules' are relaxed. The performance may also be adapted to support people's needs; for instance, loud noises and music might be turned down. These performances are ideal for anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed environment.
CHILLED PERFORMANCES
A chilled performance takes a more casual approach to noise and movement in the auditorium, but the performance itself is unchanged. This performance is ideal for people who feel more at ease knowing they can go in and out of the auditorium during the show. This performance is for everybody and babes in arms are welcome (not walking or requiring their own seat).
OTHER SERVICES FOR People wITH ACCESS NEEDS INCLUDE:
- Reduced ticket prices
- Reserved front row seating
- Parking
- Bringing assistance dogs to the theatre
- Enhanced stage sound
- Induction loops
Supporting resources
SONIC STORY
We offer a sonic story for A Midsummer Night's Dream which you can download here:
A Midsummer Night's Dream Sonic Story
It highlights the key sounds from throughout the performance. This graphic is available to all audience members, but we hope that it will be particularly useful for anyone who might benefit from an increased understanding of the sensory elements of the show.
AUDIO NOTES
Audio notes for the play are available below, as an mp3 file.
