Experience the full performance with live audio description at selected shows.
Our audio described performances are designed for audience members who are blind or partially sighted.
Through a headset, you’ll hear live commentary describing the visual elements of the production, including movement, costumes, scenery and other key action on stage. The description is carefully timed so that it enhances the performance without interrupting dialogue.
Our Box Office team are on hand to help you use the headsets, which also come with full written instructions that you can download here.
If you would like to book an audio described performance or discuss any access requirements, please contact our Box Office team, who will be happy to help.
Scroll down to see our next AD performances and look out for the ‘AD’ symbol on other upcoming event pages.
Our upcoming audio described performances
Matthew Bourne's The Car Man
Tue 10 – Sat 14 Nov 2026
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The All-New Adventures of Peter Pan
Fri 27 Nov 2026 – Sun 10 Jan 2027
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The Reluctant Dragon
Sat 5 Dec 2026 – Sun 3 Jan 2027
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Cats
Tue 19 – Sat 23 Jan 2027
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The Rise and Fall of Little Voice
Tue 2 – Sat 6 Mar 2027
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Matthew Bourne's Cinderella
Tue 23 – Sat 27 Mar 2027
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Jersey Boys
Mon 5 – Sat 10 Apr 2027
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Hadestown
Tue 18 – Sat 22 May 2027
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dinnerladies
Tue 22 – Sat 26 Jun 2027
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Mrs. Doubtfire
Tue 27 Jul – Sun 15 Aug 2027
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Cog Test - Book Now
Sat 1 – Sat 15 Jul 2028
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Chilled Find out more
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For selected performances, we also offer a complimentary touch tour before the show, giving visitors the chance to explore costumes, props and set elements up close.
Sign up to our Access Scheme and we’ll contact you in advance with details of upcoming touch tours at the Marlowe.
We’re ready to welcome guide dogs and assistance dogs to the Marlowe, including our Main House and Studio theatres. We can also offer a dog-sitting service during performances – if you’d like to book, please contact us at least one week in advance.