BSL Interpreted and Captioned Performances
We provide accessible performances for all Main Stage Nottingham Playhouse Company Productions.
British Sign Language Interpreted Performances
These performances are provided for those whom British Sign Language (BSL) is their first language. The interpreter usually stands slightly in front of the stage, lit by a single spotlight and faces the front.
Captioned Performances
These performances are beneficial for those who are Deaf, hard of hearing or deafened. Captioning converts the actors’ speech into text and is presented on screens at either side of the stage. The text scrolls at the same pace as the actors speak, making it easy to follow.
Audio Enhancement
We provide Audio Enhancement for all performances in our theatre.
Audio Enhancement means that the sound on stage is amplified via a personal headset or hearing aids. People with hearing loss may need this to understand and enjoy the show.
Nottingham Playhouse uses Sennheiser’s MobileConnect platform for Audio Enhancement.
MobileConnect is a WiFi-based system. It is available through your personal device, such as your smartphone or tablet, by downloading the Sennheiser Mobile Connect app.
Download the MobileConnect app from your app store before the performance. When you arrive at Nottingham Playhouse connect to our WiFi (look out for our posters about MobileConnect for connection details, or speak to an Audience Assistant) and then you can listen to the audio stream from your own device with your own headphones or hearing aids.
If you do not have headphones to use, please speak to our Audience Assistants who can assist you.
Read our user guide below for more information.
Upcoming Productions with BSL Interpreted and Captioned Performances
The Beekeeper Of Aleppo
Adapted for the stage by Nesrin Alrefaai and Matthew Spangler. From the acclaimed novel by Christy Lefteri Sat 7 – Sat 28 FebThe acclaimed adaptation returns, from the writers of our production of The Kite Runner.
Punch
By James Graham. Based on the book 'Right from Wrong' by Jacob Dunne Fri 13 Mar – Sat 4 Apr
Small Island
Adapted by Helen Edmundson. Based on the novel by Andrea Levy. Tue 28 Apr – Sat 16 May
Aladdin
Fri 27 Nov – Sat 16 Jan 2027Join us on a wild ride to a magical far-off land for the astounding adventure of Aladdin!
BSL flyers
Booking Information
Assistance dogs are always welcome – please advise the Box Office before your visit.
For all Nottingham Playhouse Company Productions, customers who require a companion will receive their second ticket for free. Please contact tickets@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk or 0115 9419419 for a companion ticket.
Booking for BSL and Captioned performances is available online. Choose the performance in the What’s On (performances will be marked as BSL or CAP). Booking also available at tickets@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk or 0115 9419 419.
Certain seats in our auditorium are better placed to see the interpreter or captions – these will be clearly marked on the seating plan if booking online.
Headsets are available for use at any performance – just inform the Box Office you would like to use one prior to your visit so we can ensure we have one available.
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