ACCESS
INFORMATION
Canberra Theatre Centre offers a range of access services.
To make sure we are aware of any special needs, please mark the appropriate
special assistance box at step four of your booking form.
For the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
Live Captions
Selected performances in Season 2010 will be live captioned by The
Captioning Studio for patrons who are deaf or hearing impaired. All dialogue
and sound effects are described in real time on screens in the auditorium or
if preferred on a discreet hand held device. All captioned performances are
listed on the following page.
FM Radio Assisted Hearing System
The FM system amplifies and improves the quality of the sound through the use of a headset or hearing aid.
These services are provided with the assistance of Better
Hearing Australia, ACT Deafness Resource Centre and The Captioning Studio.
For the Blind and Vision Impaired
Audio Description
Selected performances in Season 2010 will be audio described by trained
volunteers from our access partner, Vision Australia. Audio description
provides a minimal narration of the visual elements of live theatre
transmitted through a small receiver and earpiece for patrons with low or no
vision. All audio described performances are listed on the following
page.
Call Vision Australia's Canberra Office on 02 6247 1000 to obtain a copy of this brochure in either large print, audio or Braille.
Tactile tour
A guided touch tour of the set for blind and vision impaired people. All
tactile tours are listed on the following page.
Wheelchair Access and Mobility Assistance
Wheelchair spaces are provided in Canberra Theatre Centre auditoriums and
we can assist with other mobility issues. Tick the box on the subscription
form if you need assistance in this area.
Companion Card
Canberra Theatre Centre is a participant in the Companion Card Program for people who require their carer to be present when visiting the theatre. A carer is entitled to a free ticket when accompanying a paid Companion Card holder to the theatre. Tick the box on the subscription form to indicate if you require this service.
And Finally... We'll help with your booking form
A team of box office professionals is available to help you package your favourite shows. Call 02 6290 9302 to make an appointment for assistance with filling out your subscription form.
Access Dairy
THE WHARF REVUE:
PENNIES FROM KEVIN
Friday 12 February
8pm
Saturday 13
February 2pm
TOY SYMPHONY
Saturday 20
March 2pm
THE WALWORTH FARCE
Saturday 10
April 2pm
KING LEAR
Tuesday 20
April 7.30pm
Friday 23 April
6.30pm
Friday 23 April
7.30pm
SHORTER+SWEETER
Friday 28 May
7pm
Friday 28 May
8pm
Saturday 29 May
2pm
HONOUR
Friday 11 June
7pm
Friday 11 June
8pm
Saturday 12 June
2pm
RAIN MAN
Friday 16 July
7pm
Friday 16 July
8pm
Saturday 17 July
2pm
LA TRAVIATA
Friday 24
September 7.30pm
TWELFTH NIGHT
Saturday 16
October 2pm
Friday 22 October
6.30pm
Friday 22 October
7.30pm
WHEN THE RAIN STOPS FALLING
Saturday 13
November 2pm
About our Access Sponsor
The provision of Canberra Theatre Centre's award-winning access services
represents a significant investment and for the first time we welcome IRT on
board as our Access Sponsor. We thank them for their support.
IRT is Australia's largest not-for-profit, community based aged care and
retirement living provider. It has been providing care, services and
accommodation to older Australians for nearly 40 years. IRT manages facilities
in 30 locations across the Illawarra, South Coast of NSW, Sydney and Canberra.
It serves the needs of over 2,800 residents in its facilities and helps
maintain the wellbeing of about 1,700 clients through its Community
Services.