Accessibility

Please note: Access tickets to Waiora, Wet, and Macbeth are purchased through other providers. More info below.

Waiora Te Ūkaipō - The Homeland

The accessible performances of Waiora Te Ūkaipō - The Homeland need to be booked directly through ASB Waterfront Theatre. Please e-mail Boxoffice@atc.co.nz or phone 09 309 3395. Accessible tickets are $20, and there is a $20 charge per companion seat.

WET

The accessible performances of WET need to be booked directly with Te Pou Theatre. Please e-mail ticketing@tepoutheatre.nz. Tickets range from $28-$35.

Macbeth 

The access tickets for Macbeth need to be booked directly with Ticketmaster. Please call the Ticketmaster Groups Booking line on 09 970 9745 or email groups@ticketmaster.co.nz

New Zealand Sign Language interpreted performances

We work with representatives from the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, to identify which performances would be suitable for NZSL interpretation. For these performances, trained interpreters, situated on the left or right-hand side of the stage will interpret the performance using NZSL. There are seats reserved for Deaf audience members to provide a clear view of the stage and the interpreters.

Audio described performances
(English and te reo Māori)

Audio description is a narration service to describe the visual components of a performance. Patrons are issued with headsets with the headphone in one ear, to deliver the description alongside the show audio.

Touch tours

A touch tour allows blind or low vision patrons the opportunity to get up close with elements of the production prior to a show. The content of touch tours varies according to the event, but most include an introduction to the set, props and costume to provide context. Some tours include the opportunity to meet some of the cast, to provide an insight into the characters, and their voices.

A Relaxed Performance is a special performance of a show designed to welcome those who will benefit from a more relaxed performance environment. We will send out what to expect information in advance, and for most of these shows there will be a pre-show demonstration of light, sound and any surprises.. There will be a relaxed attitude to noise and movement during the performance and there will also be a chill-out area available in the venue for to go to during the show if you wish.

(Please note that these shows are presented in their original form with the same lighting, sound, effects, plot, characters and story.)

Wheelchair access

These events have step-free access. Seated venues have specific areas that are accessible for wheelchair users, and provide companion seats.

Hearing Loop events

Hearing aid loops are available at specific venues. To use the loop, switch hearing aids to 'tele'. Venues have specific areas that are covered by the hearing aid loop. To use it, we will need to reserve tickets for you in the right section of the theatre. Please book through the relevant event form, email access@aaf.co.nz or call 022 1239 759 to specifically request these seats.

Very Visual performances

These shows do not have a significant audio component. We provide an NZSL video about the storyline of the show, and in some cases we can provide pre-show notes to give context.

Suitable for Blind & Low Vision audiences

Shows with a strong audio component, like talks or music.

Pre-show information available

Email Hannah at access@aaf.co.nz or call 022 1239 759 for more information.

Pre-show demos of light, sound and action.