Each season, Royal MTC offers performances with reduced barriers. This season you can attend a performance with ASL interpretation or live audio description, or enjoy a relaxed performance environment. You can also access an audio introduction to shows that we believe are low vision friendly.
Relaxed Performance Designed to welcome those who would benefit from a less restricted audience environment. House lights are kept on through the show at a dim level, and there is a more open attitude to audience noise, movement, and leaving the auditorium. Startling technical effects may be adapted. We invite all patrons to come, be themselves and experience live theatre!
Audio description can be beneficial to those with vision loss. During audio described performances, audience members will use a receiver and earpiece to hear about the visual elements of the production. Only patrons with these receivers will hear the description. Equipment is provided by the describers, but you are welcome to bring your own earbuds or portable headphones if you prefer!
Each season, Royal MTC offers ASL-interpreted performances. For these performances, members of the Deaf community or others requesting ASL interpreters should book tickets online through this link in the best sections to view the interpreter. Open Captions
Open captioning is yet to be confirmed for the 25/26 season. Live captions of dialogue and sounds are displayed on a screen at the same time as the action onstage. No special equipment is required for users; they are “open” to anyone! While the captions will be visible from many seats, certain areas will have the best sightlines. Captioning provided by Turner Captioning Services.