Audio Described Theatre Schedule

An audio described theatre schedule is available below.

Sydney

  • Biddies - 5 May, 2pm (Riverside Theatre, Parramatta. Phone 02 8839 3399.)
  • When Dad Married Fury - 7 June, 11am and 8:15pm (Ensemble Theatre, Kirribilli)
  • When Dad Married Fury - 9 June, 5pm (Ensemble Theatre, Kirribilli. Phone 02 9929 0644 to book.)
  • Under Milkwood - 16 June at 2pm (Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House. Phone 02 9250 1777.)
  • Skylight - 19 July, 11am and 8:15pm (Ensemble Theatre, Kirribilli. Phone 02 9929 0644 to book.)
  • Skylight - 21 July, 5pm (Ensemble Theatre, Kirribilli. Phone 02 9929 0644 to book.)
  • Circle Mirror Transformation - 23 August, 11am and 8:15pm (Ensemble Theatre, Kirribilli. Phone 02 9929 0644 to book.)
  • Circle Mirror Transformation - 25 August, 5pm (Ensemble Theatre, Kirribilli. Phone 02 9929 0644 to book.)
  • Spear Carrier - 29 August, 11am and 8:15pm (Ensemble Theatre, Kirribilli. Phone 02 9929 0644 to book.)
  • Spear Carrier - 30 August, 5pm (Ensemble Theatre, Kirribilli. Phone 02 9929 0644 to book.)
  • Biddies - 15 September, 2pm (Q Theatre, Penrith. Phone  02 4723 7600.)
  • Red - 27 September, 11am and 8:15pm (Ensemble Theatre, Kirribilli. Phone 02 9929 0644 to book.)
  • Red - 29 September, 5pm (Ensemble Theatre, Kirribilli. Phone 02 9929 0644 to book.)
  • Australia Day - 6 October, 2pm (Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House. Phone 02 9250 1777.)
  • A Picasso - 11 October, 11am and 8:15pm (Ensemble Theatre, Kirribilli. Phone 02 9929 0644 to book.)
  • A Picasso - 13 October, 5pm (Ensemble Theatre, Kirribilli. Phone 02 9929 0644 to book.)
  • Becky Shaw - 15 November, 11am and 8:15pm (Ensemble Theatre, Kirribilli. Phone 02 9929 0644 to book.)
  • Becky Shaw - 17 November, 5pm (Ensemble Theatre, Kirribilli. Phone 02 9929 0644 to book.)
  • Signs of Life - 24 November, 2pm (Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House. Phone 02 9250 1777.)

Canberra

All tickets available from Canberra Theatre Centre on ph: 02 6275 2700

  • Macbeth, by Bell Shakespeare Company - 26 May, 2:00pm
  • Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit - 31 July, 1:30pm
  • Australia Day, by Sydney and Melbourne theatre companies - 1 September, 2:00pm
  • The Wharf Revue, by Sydney Theatre Company - 27 October, 2:00pm
  • Private Lives, by Belvoir Productions - 24 November, 2:00pm

Melbourne

Bookings through the Melbourne Theatre Company on ph 03 8688 0888, Opera Australia on ph 03 9685 3700, the Malthouse Theatre on 03 9685 5111 or for Victorian Opera contact Melissa Harris on 03 9012 6652 for ticket information and tactile tour bookings for Victorian Opera performances.

After making your booking through all venues except The Malthouse, please contact Janene on (03) 9864 9384 to book the equipment you will require to access Vision Australia’s Audio Description Service.

  • The Magic Flute by Opera Australia - the Arts Centre, 1:00pm 5 May
  • Australia Day by Melbourne Theatre Company - Playhouse Theatre, 6:30pm 8 May and 4:00pm 12 May (tactile tour at 3:00pm)
  • The Barber of Seville by Opera Australia - the Arts Centre, 1:00pm 12 May
  • The Merry Widow by Opera Australia - the Arts Centre, 1:00pm, 26 May
  • The Heretic by Melbourne Theatre Company - Sumner Theatre, 6:30pm 5 June and 4:00pm 9 June (tactile tour at 3:00pm)
  • National Interest by Melbourne Theatre Company - the Arts Centre, 6:30pm 3 July and 4:00pm 7 July (tactile tour at 3:00pm)
  • The Marriage of Figaro by Victorian Opera -3:00pm 22 July
  • Blood Wedding at The Malthouse Theatre - 7:30pm 25 July
  • Queen Lear by Melbourne Theatre Company - 6:30pm 31 August and 4:00pm 4 August (tactile tour at 3:00pm)
  • His Girl Friday by Melbourne Theatre Company - the Arts Centre, 6:30pm 28 August and 4:00pm 1 September (tactile tour at 3:00pm)
  • Top Girls by Melbourne Theatre Company - MTC Theatre, 6:30pm 11 September and 4:00pm 15 September (tactile tour at 3:00pm)
  • Pompeii, L.A. at The Malthouse Theatre - 7:30pm 21 November
  • Elling by Melbourne Theatre Company - MTC Theatre, 6:30pm 20 November and 4:00pm 24 November (tactile tour at 3:00pm)
  • Music by Melbourne Theatre Company - the Arts Centre, 6:30pm 27 November and 4:00pm 1 December (tactile tour at 3:00pm)
  • Salome by Opera Australia - the Arts Centre, 1:00pm 4 December
  • Madama Butterfly by Opera Australia - the Arts Centre, 1:00pm 8 December
  • Lucia di Lammermoor by Opera Australia - the Arts Centre, 1:00pm 15 December

Perth

All tickets available from BOCS Ticketing on ph: 08 9321 6831.  Receive show updates of audio described theatre by free subscription.

  • National Interest, Black Swan State Theatre Company - Saturday 19 May at 2.15pm (State Theatre Centre of WA)
  • Signs of Life, Black Swan State Theatre Company - Saturday 11 August at 2.15pm (State Theatre Centre of WA)
  • Boy Gets Girl, Black Swan State Theatre Company - Saturday 29 September at 2.15pm (State Theatre Centre of WA)
  • Managing Carmen, Black Swan State Theatre Company - Saturday 1 December at 2.15pm (State Theatre Centre of WA)

Brisbane

To purchase tickets to audio described performances at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) phone qtix on 136 246, Monday to Saturday from 9am to 8:30pm or email info@qpac.com.au outside of these hours. QPAC performances:

  • Annie - 2 May, 1pm
  • Annie - 3 May, 7:30pm
  • Romeo and Juliet (Qld Theatre Company) - 5 May, 2pm
  • Midsummer Night's Dream (Opera Australia) - 9 May, 1pm
  • Don Quixote (Qld Ballet) - 31 May, 7:30pm
  • The Magic Flute (Opera Australia) - 2 June, 1pm
  • Managing Carmen (Qld Theatre Company) - 27 October, 2pm
  • Carmen (Opera Qld) - 8 November, 6:30pm
  • Carmen (Opera Qld) - 10 November, 1:30pm
  • Fairy Tale (Qld Ballet) - 12 December, 6:3pm

Adelaide

State Theatre Company SA offers $18 tickets for audio described performances and touch tours prior to the performance. For bookings ring Bass on 08 8205 2220 and let the customer service officer know you require audio description. All performances are at the Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre.

  • The Glass Menagerie - 15 May, 6:30pm
  • The Glass Menagerie - 26 May, 2pm
  • Pinocchio - 17 July, 6:30pm
  • Pinocchio - 21 July, 2pmpm
  • Top Girls - 28 August - 6:30pm
  • Top Girls - 1 September, 2pm
  • In the Next Room or the Vibrator Play - 13 November, 6:30pm
  • In the Next Room or the Vibrator Play - 17 November, 2pm
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