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During a touch tour, an audience member feels the cuffs of an actor's jacket

Making Theatre Accessible

Welcoming and Accessible to All

The Old Vic aims to be welcoming and accessible to all and is committed to making a visit to the theatre as easy and enjoyable as possible, despite the challenges of our 204-year-old building. We strive to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors can have the same memorable and rewarding experience.

Accessible Performances

We host one captioned and one audio described performance for every main stage production in our season as well as touch tours where patrons can handle costumes and props and learn more about what they are about to experience. We provide discounted tickets and specialised literature, including braille programmes, for every production. Furthermore, in 2015 we upgraded our infrared Sennheiser audio enhancement system in the auditorium for the benefit of hearing impaired patrons.

Building Access

In 2019, we carried out major works to improve access including creating step-free access points to make our Box Office and basement bar accessible for those with mobility issues for the first time in the theatre’s history, and increasing the number of wheelchair spaces in the auditorium.

In 2022, we will further our ambition to make The Old Vic a fully accessible space by beginning improvements to our Back of House spaces with new accessible dressing rooms, a modern wheelchair friendly lift and a step-free Stage Door.

Supported by: Backstage Trust

Fundraising Regulator

Royal Bank of Canada

Royal Bank of Canada

Previews Partner
Productions Partner
Reopening Partner
The Old Vic gratefully acknowledges support through the Culture Recovery Fund from Arts Council England
Principal Partner

Find us

The Old Vic, The Cut,London SE1 8NB

Contact us

box.office@oldvictheatre.com 0344 871 7628

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The Old Vic Theatre Trust 2000 is a registered charity no. 1072590. Limited company registration no. 3667822. Registered offices: 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB
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