Access Events
Take a look at our accessible events
To make our ballet performances and events as accessible as possible, we offer a range of access events throughout the year.
Relaxed performances
At a relaxed performance, the environment supports and accepts noise and movement within the auditorium during the show, there is access to a chill-out space outside of the auditorium, and re-entry as and when needed is allowed. The house lights and sound levels may also be adjusted throughout the production.
Nutcracker
Thu 9 Jan, 1.30pm at the London Coliseum
This performance of the classic Christmas ballet will be in a Relaxed Environment. Audiences with access needs can join the London Coliseum Access scheme, to buy half-price tickets. Please note children under 5 are not allowed in the auditorium.
Families Nutcracker Relaxed Workshop
Thu 19 Dec, 9am – 10.30am at the London Coliseum
A festive workshop for families, in a relaxed environment. With an instantly recognisable score and wonderful choreography, Nutcracker holds special memories for all ballet lovers around the world. This is a perfect way to spend a morning as a family and enjoy some Christmas magic together, while learning some famous ballet steps and dancing on one of London’s great stages! No dance experience required.
The Relaxed Families’ workshop is offered to anyone who would benefit from a relaxed environment. The relaxed environment supports and accepts noise and movement within the auditorium during the workshop, there is access to a chill-out space outside of the auditorium, and re-entry as and when needed is allowed.
Access rate tickets are available to Access Card Holders. Find out more about the workshop here.
My First Ballet: Swan Lake
Thu 24 April, 1:30pm at the Peacock Theatre
A first introduction to the magical world of ballet, our production of My First Ballet: Swan Lake is a specially adapted version for children aged three upwards.
In our relaxed performance we also provide a Visual Story so people can familiarise themselves with the theatre and key details about the show in advance with additional resources available on our My First Ballet: Swan Lake resource hub here.
My First Ballet: Swan Lake Relaxed Workshop
Thu 24 April, 3:30pm – 4:30pm at the Peacock Theatre
After our relaxed performance, we will also be holding a creative families workshop in a relaxed environment. Led by English National Ballet’s highly experienced Associate Dance Artists, these workshops created especially for children will explore the wonderful music, iconic swan-inspired movement, and famous characters of My First Ballet: Swan Lake. Participants will also have the chance to get up close to the beautiful costumes and production scenery!
Tickets to this workshop will go on sale on 29 January.
BSL Interpreted performance
My First Ballet: Swan Lake
Wed 23 April, 10:30am at the Peacock Theatre
Our BSL performances are interpreted by a BSL signer. They use sign language to communicate what is being spoken by the on stage narrator.
Dates & venues
The Peacock, London
Thu 24 Apr 2025
My First Ballet: Swan Lake - Relaxed Performance
1:30pm
The Peacock, London
Thu 24 Apr 2025
My First Ballet: Swan Lake - Relaxed Workshop
3:30pm
The Peacock, London
Wed 23 Apr 2025
My First Ballet: Swan Lake - BSL Interpreted performance
10:30am