CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
Captions are similar to television subtitles. The actors’ words appear on display units, placed on either side of the stage, at the same time as they are spoken or sung. Speaker names, sound effects and offstage noises are also shown as text. Audience members for captioned performances can sit where they prefer, however centre/side Circle or centre/side Stalls are recommended.
Captioning services are available for the following performances:
Rebus: A Game Called Malice on Friday 8th November at 7:30pm
A Man For All Seasons on Saturday 15th February at 2:00pm
Murder On The Orient Express on Thursday 1st May at 7:30pm
Hearing Enhancement
We have a sound enhancement system. Using a headset (with or without a hearing aid) you can boost the volume of the performance. Ask our ushers for your headset
Please note: this is not a loop system, it is an infra-red system. In order to use the infra-red hearing system whilst wearing a hearing aid you will need to have a T-setting on your hearing aid. If you are not sure, please speak to your audiologist prior to your visit to the theatre. Without a T-setting your hearing aid will not be able to connect to the infra-red system.
Top tips for enhancing your visit if you are hard of hearing:
- Book a seat close to the front. Hearing aids lose their effectiveness beyond a certain distance so the closer you are to the stage, the better the experience
- If using one of our headsets (either with or without a hearing aid) ensure that it's not covered by any clothing (e.g. a scarf) so as not to block the infra-red signal
Any queries, please feel free to contact us (or your audiologist) in advance of your visit, or talk to an usher on the night. For more information email sally-ann.rhodes@everymantheatre.org.uk