Audio Described Performances with Touch Tours
During these performances, audio describers provide a live, verbal commentary on key visual aspects of the show for audience members who are sight impaired. The description is presented via a personal headset, and includes an audio introduction to the show before the performance starts.
To reserve a headset, please contact our Box Office team in advance by emailing [email protected], or by calling the team on 0116 242 3595. Headsets will be available for collection from the Box Office prior to the performance.
Touch Tours
An accompaniment to Audio Described performances, Touch Tours are a tactile tour of the stage allowing audience members who are Blind or partially sighted greater access to the performance. Tours usually take place 90 minutes (or earlier) prior to the start of an Audio Described performance.
To reserve your place on our Touch Tours, please contact our Box Office team in advance by emailing [email protected], or by calling the team on 0116 242 3595.
Access performances at Curve are kindly sponsored by Voco Leicester and David Wilson Homes.
Upcoming Audio Described Performances
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101 Dalmatians
Sat 27 Jul 2024, 2pm
Touch Tour from 12.30pm
Audio Describer: VocalEyes – Di Langford and Jane Brambley
Listen to our pre-show audio notes in the player below, or here on SoundCloud.
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NYDC -Oona Doherty - Wall
Mon 29 Jul, 7.30pm
Pre-recorded Audio Description is provided by Totally Inclusive People – Vicky Ackroyd
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The Lion Inside
Sun 11 Aug 2024, 1.30pm
Touch Tour from 12 noon
Audio Describer: Talking Sense – Nadine Beasley and Kate Taylor-Davies
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An Officer and a Gentleman
Sat 17 Aug 2024, 2.15pm
Touch Tour from 12.45pm
Audio Describers: Talking Sense – Nadine Beasley and Kate Taylor-Davies
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Hairspray
Sat 28 Sep 2024, 2.15pm
Touch Tour from 12.45pm
Audio Describer: Talking Sense – Nadine Beasley and Kate Taylor-Davies
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
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Pirates Love Underpants
Wed 11 Dec 2024, 10.30am with Touch Tour from 9am
Sat 4 Jan 2025, 1.30pm with Touch Tour from 12 noon
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My Fair Lady
Sat 21 Dec 2024, 2.15pm with Touch Tour from 12.45pm
Thu 2 Jan 2025, 7.30pm with Touch Tour from 6pm
Audio Describers: Talking Sense – Nadine Beasley and Kate Taylor-Davies
Audio Flyers for Upcoming Shows
Companion Tickets
Audience members who would benefit from the support of a friend, relative or carer during their visit may be eligible for a free Companion ticket with each standard ticket booked for a performance.
To access the concession, we recommend joining our Access Register Scheme so that you don’t need to resubmit evidence each time you book. For more details about the register, please see our Access page.
Header Image: Amena El-Kindy as Little Eva with the company in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (2022). A Curve, Theatre Royal Bath Productions and Mayflower Theatre, Southampton Production. Production photography by Ellie Kurttz.