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Access Events

Access Event
Thu 9 January 2025
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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.

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.

Audio-described performance

Nutcracker
Thu 9 Jan, 1.30pm at the London Coliseum
Audio-description by VocalEyes. Visually impaired patrons can go on a Touch Tour before the performance. Your tour guide will take you backstage, or onto the stage itself, to feel costumes and pieces of the set and learn more about the production.

To book your free place on the Touch Tour and confirm your audio description equipment please email engagement@ballet.org.uk once you have booked your ticket to the show.

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.

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London Coliseum
Thu 09 Jan 2025
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