We aim to be welcoming and accessible to all and are continually updating and improving our facilities at Shakespeare's Globe for all people with disabilities.

General access to performances

Audio Described performances

BSL Interpreted performances

Captioned performances

Ticket Collection

General Access to Performances

Disabled patrons are entitled to a half price seated ticket, or two for the price of one when bringing a companion. This is only applicable to bookings made over the phone or in person.

To enable us to best cater for your needs, please visit in person or call our Box Office (Monday to Sunday: April to October 10am – 6pm; October to April 10am – 5pm) to discuss your booking further.

Box Office

Telephone: 0207 401 9919 

 

Ambulant Disabled and Wheelchair Users
There are 28 steps to the Middle Gallery and 50 steps to the Upper  Gallery. Gentleman's Room P is lift accessible and can accommodate up to three wheelchairs and three companions. One wheelchair ramp that slightly elevates user is available in the yard. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate you if you book an unsuitable seat or do not notify us at the time of booking.

Hearing Aids
A hearing aid induction loop is available at all performances; please switch aids to ‘T’ position. Please note that the Globe is an open-air theatre and the loop will amplify all sounds. The hearing loop works best when seated in the lower gallery. If a hearing aid proves incompatible with our system please inform the Duty House Manager. This applies to a small number of digital aids, for which reason, we have a limited number of supplementary headsets available. Unfortunately we cannot provide hearing aids.

Enabling dogs
Hearing and guide dogs are welcome at all performances and can either accompany their owner into the theatre, or be looked after by staff. Please note performances can involve loud noises.

 

Audio Described performances

Each year there are Audio Described performances by VocalEyes.

For more information, inlcuding dates and times, click here.

To book tickets, please call 020 7902 1409 (Mon-Fri, 10:00-17:00).

BSL Interpreted performances

Each year there are several BSL interpreted performances by THEATRESIGN. The interpreter usually stands stage right. Patrons can enjoy a good view from the yard, or from Bays L and N in the lower gallery.

For more information, including dates and times, click here.

To book tickets, please download the following from the right hand column:

• BSL Interpreted: how to book
• BSL Interpreted: booking form

Completed forms should be emailed back to access@shakespearesglobe.com.

Captioned performances

Captioned performances are provided by STAGETEXT. The two captioning units will be hung near the stage, from the middle gallery. 

For more information, including dates and times, click here.

To book tickets, please download the following from the right hand column:

• Captioned: how to book
• Captioned: booking form

Completed forms should be emailed back to access@shakespearesglobe.com.

Ticket Collection

All tickets for theatre and education events can be collected from the Box Office located to the right of the foyer.