Access

Arcola Theatre’s main building is fully wheelchair accessible. We accommodate wheelchairs in both studios as well as in our rehearsal rooms.

• Foyer – Step-free access to the foyer/box office area from the street.
• Bar – Step-free access by lift from the foyer area.
• Studio 1 – Step-free access from Ashwin Street.
• Studio 2 – Step-free access by lift from the foyer.
• Rehearsal Rooms 1, 2 & 3 – Step-free access by lift from the foyer.

Unfortunately our seating restricts wheelchairs larger than L1065mm x W660mm. Please get in contact with us if you do have a wheelchair larger than this so that one of our team can advise on alternative options.

We arrange pre-show touch tours for the majority of productions at Arcola Theatre. This would typically include an opportunity to handle key props and costume and also familiarise yourself with the staging, lighting, and sounds of the production with the Stage Manager. If you are interested in arranging a touch tour, please email us at boxoffice@arcolatheatre.com or call us on 020 7503 1646.

Our relaxed performances are specially designed to provide access for a wide range of audiences with sensory sensitivities. These performances adjust light and sound for a gentler sensory experience, as well as providing calm areas outside the auditorium where audience members can take time away from the performance.

Relaxed performances aim to create a supportive atmosphere where audience members feel they are free to come and go from the performance space.

Upcoming Relaxed Performances

We regularly offer relaxed performances across a wide range of our productions.

We’re continually updating our list of relaxed performances. Check back regularly or contact our Box Office for up-to-date information.

This Little Earth: Tuesday 28 October, 7pm

Crocodile Fever: Saturday 1 November, 3pm

Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B: Saturday 6 December, 3pm

Our captioned performances are specially designed to provide access for deaf and hard of hearing audiences, as well as those who benefit from text-based access such as non-native English speakers or people who find it easier to follow text than sound.Whether you’re looking for captioned theatre in London, deaf-accessible performances, or inclusive theatre experiences, you’ll find a welcoming home at Arcola Theatre.

Upcoming Captioned Performances

We regularly offer captioned performances across a wide range of our productions. These are live shows where a caption unit displays the performers’ words, as they are spoken or sung, alongside descriptions of sound effects, music and other key audio elements.

We’re continually updating our list of captioned performances. Check back regularly or contact our Box Office for up-to-date information.

Crocodile Fever: Wednesday 12 November, 7.30pm

Petty Men: All performances are captioned.

Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B: Wednesday 10 December, 7.30pm

Please email boxoffice@arcolatheatre.com if you would like to book seats in which you have a clear view of the captions.

Please call our box office at 020 7503 1646 or email us at boxoffice@arcolatheatre.com to book in an access companion.