Welcoming and Accessible to All
We aim to be welcoming and accessible to all and we are committed to making a visit to the theatre as easy and enjoyable as possible, despite the challenges of our Grade II* listed building. We strive to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors can have the same memorable and rewarding experience.
We host accessible performances for every production in our Season as well as touch tours and we also offer free Access Membership.
Building Access
Over the past five years, we have undertaken major improvement works in The Old Vic’s auditorium, Front of House and Back of House spaces, significantly enhancing physical access throughout the theatre. These upgrades include increasing the number of wheelchair spaces in the auditorium, installing platform lifts both front and back of house, creating step-free access to the stage, and new provision of accessible dressing rooms.
Scheduled to open in late 2025, the new Backstage building is the first ever onsite expansion of The Old Vic’s footprint. Designed as a centre for inclusive education, this fully accessible building will include new learning spaces for our communities as well as connect with the main theatre, improving step-free access for staff and creative teams.