The Young Vic is committed to making your visit as enjoyable as possible. We aim to cater for every audience member's needs. Please check this page regularly for our latest Access Performance listings.
ACCESS BOOKING ONLINE
We are making access concession tickets, wheelchair spaces, and seats reserved for Captioned, Audio Described, BSL and Relaxed performances available to book online. This process will not require you to provide any proof of your disability status.
To book your access tickets, please log into your account and select your access needs under "other preferences". Continue with your booking, and tickets reserved for access users will be available to you at concession rates.
For more information, please email us at boxoffice@youngvic.org or call us on 020 7922 2922.
AUDIO DESCRIPTION
Audio Description is a live verbal commentary on the visual elements of a production. It is delivered in-between dialogue on stage and is picked up by an easy-to-use headset.
If you require audio description, please register your access requirements with us to book the best access seats at concessionary rates for the below performances online.
Free touch tours are available to book on dates of Audio Described performances, starting from 1pm for matinees and 6pm for evening performances. Touch tours provide a chance for visually impaired or blind people to get to know the stage, set, and costumes used in the production.
We don't have any upcoming audio described performances but will update here when we do.
BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE
British Sign Language (BSL) is a form of sign language. A highly trained professional BSL interpreter will translate the speech from the show into BSL form in a position that is visible to the audience.
If you require BSL interpretation, please register your access requirements with us to book the best access seats at concessionary rates for the below performances online.
Our upcoming BSL performances are as follows:
An Oak Tree: Tue 13 May, 7.30pm (Sue MacLaine)
CAPTIONING
Captioning converts the spoken word, song, sound effects and offstage noises into text. At the Young Vic, our captioning is delivered as a speech-to-text transcription (STT). STT is similar to live subtitles. A highly-trained professional uses a specially designed phonetic keyboard and software to transcribe the actors’ words verbatim. The text will appear on the caption unit slightly after it is spoken.
If you require captioning, please register your access requirements with us to book the best access seats at concessionary rates for the below performances online.
Our upcoming captioned performances are as follows:
An Oak Tree: Wed 14 May, 7.30pm (Miranda Yates)
SOUND ENHANCEMENT
We use Sennheiser radio receivers to give you access to sound enhancement. These free assisted listening devices can be reserved on the Basket page when you book your tickets and you can collect them from our Front of House team upon arrival at the theatre.
To reserve an assisted listening device when you book, please sign up for Access Booking Online.
When you arrive at the theatre, you will be able to select an assisted listening device with headphones, bring your own headphones, or use an induction neck loop. If bringing your own headphones, they must have an 3.5mm jack to work with our devices.
Devices will be cleaned thoroughly before and after every use.
RELAXED PERFORMANCES
Relaxed Performances are designed for anyone who, for whatever reason, is not served by the conventional theatre etiquette of watching a theatre production in the dark in silence. During the show, the audience area lights will remain on at a low level, and audience members should feel comfortable making noise, moving around and leaving and re-entering the auditorium as and when they need to in a friendly environment.
We also hold seats with space around them for these performances so audience members can move around if they would like too.
Some people who might benefit from a Relaxed Performance include:
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People with learning disabilities, additional sensory and communication needs or who are neurodivergent.
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People with babes in arms.
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People who want to be able to go to the toilet during performances.
Ear defenders and fidget toys will be available at the Box Office. A chill out space will also be open before, during and after these performances in case you need a break. This is held in the Marie McKenna Room on the first floor and will have a variety of comfy chairs and fidget toys available. If you want to use the chill out space, just follow the signage or ask one of our ushers and they’ll be happy to direct you.
If you would like to specifically book for a Relaxed Performance, please register your access requirements with us to book the best access seats at concessionary rates for the performances below online.
Our upcoming Relaxed Performances are as follows:
An Oak Tree: Saturday 17 May, 2.30pm.
The documents below will take you through what a visit to our building might feel and look like.
SENSORY ADAPTED PERFORMANCES
Technical adjustments are made to the production, so it is suitable for people with sensory sensitivities. For example, keeping lights on in the audience area, removing flashing/strobe lights and smoke effects, and removing or softening any loud noises.
Sensory Adapted performances will also be Relaxed. During the show, audience members can feel comfortable making noise and moving around, including leaving and coming back, as and when they need to in a friendly environment.
We also hold additional seats for these performances, should you require more space.
A chill out space will also be open before, during and after these performances in the Marie McKenna Room, with comfy chairs and a variety of fidget toys available. Just follow the signage or ask one of our ushers and they’ll be happy to direct you.
If you would like to specifically book for a Sensory Adapted performance, please register your access requirements with us to book the best access seats at concessionary rates for the below performances online.
We don't have any upcoming Sensory Adapted performances but will update here when we do.
WHEELCHAIR USERS
There are two types of spaces for wheelchair users. If you wish to remain seated in your wheelchair, please select a wheelchair space. If you want to transfer from your wheelchair to a seat in the theatre, please select wheelchair transfer. If you would like to book a wheelchair space or transfer, please register your access requirements with us to book the best access seats at concessionary rates online.
ASSISTANCE DOGS
Assistance dogs are always welcome at the Young Vic, if you are planning a visit please let us know in advance which performance you will be attending and we will be happy to look after your dog during the show.