An Old Vic For Everyone

Anyone who visits or works at The Old Vic is engaged in a culture that values care and compassion for others and has a responsibility to ensure that a great experience is had by all.

We believe anyone should be able to access and experience theatre.

Access to the theatre

Stalls: Lift leading down to seats, bar and accessible toilet

Dress circle: 29 steps to seats and bar, 41 steps to toilets

Baylis circle: 49 steps to seats and bar, 21 steps to accessible toilet

We welcome assistance animals. Please contact access@oldvictheatre.com or call us on 0344 8717628 if you wish to make specific arrangements for you and your assistance animal.

Two types of hearing device are available: headsets for people who don’t use hearing aids but would like amplified sound; or neck loops for use with a hearing aid by switching it to the ‘T’ setting. If you have a digital hearing aid, please ensure that the ‘T’ setting is available. Headsets should be collected from the cloakroom in the main foyer before the performance.

Upcoming Access performances

Find out the dates for upcoming Audio Described, Captioned, British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreted and Relaxed performances for each production below. Sign up for an Access membership to book access tickets online.

Mary Page Marlowe

Audio Described:
Thursday 16 October, 7.30pm (Touch Tour 5.30pm)
Saturday 25 October, 2.30pm (Touch Tour 12noon)
British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreted:
Friday 24 October, 7.30pm
Saturday 25 October, 2.30pm
Captioned:
Saturday 25 October, 2.30pm
Monday 27 October, 7.30pm
Relaxed (also Audio Described, Captioned and BSL Interpreted):
Saturday 25 October, 2.30pm (Touch Tour 12noon)

A Christmas Carol

Audio Described:
Friday 12 December, 7pm (Touch Tour 5pm)
Saturday 13 December, 2pm (Touch Tour 11.45am)
British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreted:
Wednesday 10 December, 7pm
Saturday 13 December, 2pm
Captioned:
Saturday 13 December, 2pm
Monday 15 December, 7pm
Relaxed (also Audio Described, Captioned and BSL Interpreted):
Saturday 13 December, 2pm (Touch Tour 11.45am)

Access Membership

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Services for Access Patrons

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What’s Inside

Watch the video below to learn more about our theatre.

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Watch a 360° tour of The Old Vic in the above video

Our Visual Story

Find out more about visiting our theatre by reading our Visual Story.

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The Old Vic strides towards providing equal access. I really hope other theatres follow in their footsteps, not just when it comes to physical access but also their attitude towards the issue and their belief that everyone is deserving of a full theatre experience
Shona Louise, Access Blogger and audience member