Relaxed performances are adapted in several ways to reduce anxiety and create a supportive atmosphere, including adjusting light and sound levels, providing ‘chill-out’ areas, and demonstrating an embracing attitude towards audience noise and movement in the auditorium.

Relaxed performances could provide an opportunity for people with autism spectrum conditions, learning disabilities or other sensory and communication needs to access theatre in a relaxed environment. This performance is ideal for people who feel more at ease knowing they can go in and out of the auditorium during the show.

To find out more, please call our Box Office team on 01865 305305 or email us.

A visual story for both Oxford Playhouse and the Burton Taylor Studio for use alongside our relaxed performances are available to download.