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. Sign up to our Access newsletter here to stay up to date with all the latest news and events.
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.
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!
Nutcracker
Thu 8 Jan, 1pm at the London Coliseum
In our relaxed performance we also provide a Visual Story, and have Widgit symbol resources available on our Nutcracker resource hub here designed to make ballet more accessible to children with learning difficulties and disabilities.
Audio-described performance and Touch Tour
There are a number of Stalls seats reserved for partially sighted patrons, and headsets available for those wishing to listen to the audio description of the performance by VocalEyes.
To accompany the Audio Described performance, 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, as well as learning more about the production.
The Forsythe Programme
Sat 19 April, 2:30pm at Sadler’s Wells Theatre
Please email tickets@sadlerswells.com if you would like to book Audio Description for this performance.
My First Ballet: Swan Lake
Thu 24 April, 1:30pm at the Peacock Theatre
Please email tickets@sadlerswells.com if you would like to book Audio Description for this performance.
Nutcracker
Sat 20 Dec, 2:30pm at the London Coliseum
Akram Khan’s Giselle
Sat 17 Jan, 2:30pm at the London Coliseum
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.
My First Ballet: Swan Lake BSL interpreted workshop
Wed 23 April, 12:30 – 13:30 at the Peacock Theatre
This BSL interpreted workshop is open to all but especially those who would benefit from the use of a BSL signer. This workshop will take place after the BSL interpreted performance of My First Ballet, in which a BSL interpreter will use sign language to communicate what is spoken by the narrator on stage.
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!
Dates & venues
London Coliseum
Sat 20 Dec 2025
Nutcracker - Audio-described performance with 12:30pm Touch Tour
2:30pm
London Coliseum
Sat 17 Jan 2026
Akram Khan's Giselle - Audio-described performance with 12:30pm Touch Tour
2:30pm