Access For All

Providing Access for All is an essential part of what we do, and our mission as a theatre. We welcome all theatre-goers and provide an extensive range of services.

For patrons with disabilities concessions are available.

Wheelchair Access

• There are 6 wheelchair spaces in the Main House and 4 in The Studio.
• There is a wheelchair lift to The Studio and Café Bar. Accessible toilet available.
• There is no wheelchair access to levels other than the Stalls.
• There is wheelchair access and a wheelchair lift in the De Grey Rooms.

Hearing Assistance Systems

• A radio-based hearing aid system is available in all areas of the Main House.
• An infra-red hearing aid system is available in The Studio.
• Please inform Box Office if you require this service when booking your ticket.

Audio Description, Signed and Captioned Performances

• Audio described, captioned and sign interpreted performances are available for most performances in the Main House with pre-show Touch Tours also available. Please book in advance through the Box Office.
• Audio described and large print brochures are available.
• Guide dogs are welcome, and we provide a 'dogsitting service'. Water bowls are available.

For further information call 01904 623568 or e-mail marketing@yorktheatreroyal.co.uk

Upcoming Access Performances

AD: Audio Described performances for the blind and partially sighted
BSL: British Sign Language interpereted performances
CAP: Captioned performances for the deaf, deafened and hard of hearing

NB: It is recommended to book tickets for Audio Described performances at least 24 hours in advance

iShandy
AD: Sat 11 May (2:30pm & 7:30pm)
BSL: Sat 4 May (2:30pm)
CAP: Sat 11 May (7:30pm)

The Misanthrope
AD: Sat 25 May (2.30pm & 7.30pm)

Rutherford & Son
AD: Sat 1 Jun (2.30pm & 7.30pm)

Less Than Kind
AD: Sat 15 Jun (2.30pm & 7.30pm)

Henry VI Trilogy
AD: Sat 13 July (Harry the Sixth - 12:30pm, The Houses of York and Lancaster - 4pm, The True Tragedy of the Duke of York - 7:30pm)
There will be a Touch Tour of the stage before the Audio Described performance at 11am

Aladdin and the Twankeys (Pantomime 2013/14)
AD: Thu 23 Jan (7:30pm), Sat 25 Jan (2:30pm & 7:30pm)
BSL: Thu 16 Jan (7:30pm), Sat 18 Jan (2:30pm)
CAP: Sat 25 Jan (2:30pm)