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.
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.
R:Evolution
Sat 11 Oct, 2:30pm at Sadler’s Wells
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
In our My First Ballet series, the production is made more accessible with the use of a narrator who tells the story being danced on stage. During the BSL-interpreted performance, a BSL signer uses sign language to communicate what is being spoken.
Dates & venues
Sadler's Wells Theatre, London
Sat 11 Oct 2025
R:Evolution - Audio-described performance and Touch Tour
2:30pm
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