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Royal Ballet and Opera – relaxed performance of Ruination
December 7 @ 2:30 pm - 4:10 pm
Sign up to the Royal Ballet and Opera’s Access Scheme and enjoy discounted tickets to our relaxed performances of Cinderella, Ruination and Hansel and Gretel from just £5.
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Ruination – Saturday 7 December 2.30pm
Age rated: 14+
Dance theatre company Lost Dog reimagines the Greek myth of Medea.
Lost Dog offers a serving of Greek tragedy in the underworld of the Linbury Theatre – an alternative festive show to the sparkle of Cinderella up on the Main Stage.
Everything you think you know about the myth of Medea is turned on its head in this production combining words, live music and contemporary dance.
As well as the performance being relaxed, it will have BSL and captions.
Other relaxed performances
Cinderella – Saturday 14 December 12.30pm
This Christmas, be transported into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true.
Stuck at home and put to work by her spoiled Step-Sisters, Cinderella’s life is dreary and dull. Everything changes when she helps a mysterious woman out…
With a little bit of magic, she is transported into an ethereal new world – one where fairies bring the gifts of the seasons, where pumpkins turn into carriages, and where true love awaits.
Hansel and Gretel – Saturday 4 January 12.30pm
The magic of the Grimm tales comes to life in this mischievous production. A fairy tale adventure for all.
Sent into the woods to look for strawberries, the hungry Hansel and Gretel are about to embark on a fantastic adventure.
As they fall asleep, a fairy-tale world comes to life around them. But the mysterious forest is not always safe for children, and little do they know, something darkly delicious awaits them when they wake…
What are our relaxed, sensory-adapted performances?
Relaxed performances and events can help to support neurodiverse audiences, those living with dementia, and those who have learning disabilities or experience anxiety.
These types of performances are also helpful if you are anxious about sitting in one place for a long time or need to access the bathrooms and exits quickly.
A sensory-adapted performance or event includes changes and reductions in lighting and sound effects.
Before the performance begins, we will also highlight any surprises and difficult content in the performance.
The auditorium and surrounding lights are always on and not all the seats will be filled.
If you need to make noise, move around or take a break, that’s okay.
A visual story and building guide are available to help you enjoy the story and find your way around.
There are quiet areas available for you to relax in.
