Access Services
Great theatre and very helpful staff, especially to assist people with disabilities."
Facebook comment, June 2017
We are committed to being accessible and welcoming to everyone. To make your visit as enjoyable as possible we offer a range of services that includes:
Captioned Performances
(speech is relayed live onto a screen, similar to television subtitles and ideal for those who may find it difficult hearing every word)
One Under
Wednesday 27 – Saturday 30 November at 7.45pm. Sat 2.45pm
Blood Wedding
Wednesday 19 February at 7.30pm
Headsets offering amplified sound from the stage (available at all performances; please ask at the Ticket Office for advice on the best places to sit)
Click here to find out how to use the infra-red hearing system
British Sign Language Performances
(A BSL interpreter will stand in a visible position and interpret the spoken and heard elements of the performance.)
Robin Hood
Friday 13 December at 7pm
Blood Wedding
Friday 21 February at 7.30pm
Audio Described performances (a live narrator describes the action on stage between the dialogue, via headphones)
Touch Tours (accompanying audio described performances, designed for blind or partially sighted audience members) the touch tours will start 90 minutes before the performance time.
Nigel Slater's Toast
Thu 7 Nov, 2.15pm and 7.30pm
The Night Watch
Thu 14 Nov at 2.15pm and 7.30pm
One Under
Wednesday 27 – Saturday 30 November at 7.45pm. Sat 2.45pm
Robin Hood
Wed 18 Dec at 2.30pm and 7pm
Blood Wedding
Thu 20 Feb at 2.15pm and 7.30pm
Mame
Thu 23 Jan at 2.15pm and 7.30pm
Willy Russell's Shirley Valentine
Thursday 5 March at 2.15pm & 7.30pm
Dial M for Murder
Thursday 12 March at 2.15pm & 7.30pm
The Kite Runner
Thursday 19 March at 2.15pm & 7.30pm
Relaxed Performances (aimed at anyone who would benefit from a laid back environment, including young children who may be afraid of the dark or those on the autistic spectrum). For these performances we have designed a Social Story explaining what happens during a show.
Dumbo [PG]
Wed 30 Oct, 2.30pm
One Under
Sat 30 Nov, 2.45pm
Robin Hood
Thu 9 Jan, 2.30pm
The Tailor of Gloucester
Tue 10 Dec, 10.45am
Guide dogs and Hearing dogs are welcome, Please advise ticket sales when booking.
Audio Brochures and Programmes
Autumn/Winter 2019/20 Large Print Brochure
Spring/Summer 2019 large print brochure
Automatic Doors to both buildings, Salisbury Arts Centre and Salisbury Playhouse
Lift to Main House (the lift measures approx: 780mm wide and 1400mm deep)
Lift to the Media Space, White Room and Arts Space
Wheelchair boxes in the Main House at Salisbury Playhouse (entrance width approx: 820mm)
Wheelchair spaces in The Salberg at Salisbury Playhouse
Wheelchair spaces available in all rooms at Salisbury Arts Centre
Accessible Toilet at Salisbury Playhouse is located downstairs to the left of the main bar
Accessible Toilet at Salisbury Arts Centre is located downstairs to the left of the main bar
Carer/Companion Scheme
For audience members with disabilities who are unable to attend a performance unless accompanied by a registered carer/companion, we are pleased to offer an additional seat free of charge for the accompanying carer/companion upon purchase of a full-price ticket for the same performance.
For more information about this scheme, or guidance regarding booking seats, please contact our friendly Ticket Sales team on 01722 320 333 or by email at ticketsales@wiltshirecreative.co.uk and they will be happy to help.
We strive to make all of our workshops accessible, for more information please contact Take Part on 01722 343 028