Relaxed Performances
What is a relaxed performance?
A relaxed performance is specifically designed to be sensitive to and accepting of audience members who may benefit from a more relaxed environment, including (but not limited to) those with autistic spectrum conditions, anyone with sensory and communication disorders, people with learning disabilities, people with dementia or even just very small children.
Our aim:
We deliver an experience which minimises certain aspects of coming to the theatre that some may find stressful – this can be such things as loud noises, dark or too bright lighting, sitting still for long periods of time, unfamiliar spaces, a sense of perceived danger, sensory overload and feeling overwhelmed.
What we offer:
Some examples of what we do…
- Limit the loud bangs and bright flashes by removing and reducing what we can
- Having a relaxed attitude to audience behaviour. People may want to get up and walk around, some may talk during the performance, etc.
- Low lighting in the auditorium instead of darkness
- Staff will be easily recognisable, friendly and relaxed
- Provide access to as much information about the theatre/performance as possible
- Sometimes we will have the cast address the audience before the show begins to demonstrate that it’s all for fun and isn’t real. Any surprising factors like loud noises will be explained at this point too.
- Have a designated chill-out zone, allowing people to leave the auditorium and find some peace and quiet if they need it.
If you have any questions, or would like to find out more, please contact our Box Office:
info@marinatheatre.co.uk | 01502 533200
Check out the video below with our wonderful friend Terry Gleed to help you know what to expect when you visit us