Access at LW Theatres (2024)

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Welcome to our Access Hub Page

LW Theatres is dedicated to understanding the potential access requirements of all people visiting and working in our venues. Our commitment to improving accessibility is long term and extends across all areas of our business. We recognise our responsibility to identify barriers to accessibility and undertake to remove these wherever possible.

How to Book

By Phone
Please call 020 3925 2998 to be put through to the relevant Box Office. Our phone lines are open from 10am to 5:30pm, Monday to Saturday. Lines can be very busy in the morning, so it’s often easiest to reach us in the afternoon.

In Person
The London Palladium, Adelphi Theatre, Gillian Lynne Theatre, and His Majesty’s Theatre Box Offices are open from midday on show days. Theatre Royal Drury Lane and the Cambridge Theatre Box Offices are open daily from 10am.

By Email
Please email: access@lwtheatres.co.uk and a member of the Box Office will get back to you as soon as possible. Please also provide a contact telephone number in your email.

Online
Members of the LW Theatres Access Scheme can book tickets for a companion, and Personal Assistant tickets online for all our Resident Musical productions as well as for most Gigs and Concerts. For a step by step guide on how to book online please visit our Access Scheme Page. Details about becoming a member of the LW Access scheme can be found here on our LW Access Scheme page.

LW Theatres Access Scheme

LW Access Scheme

The LW Access Scheme is designed for those who need additional assistance to services within our theatres.

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Gala Pro

GalaPro

We’ve partnered with GalaPro – a revolutionary app for accessibility, to enjoy the show with subtitles, audio description and closed captioning.

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Assisted Performances

You can see all of our currently scheduled assisted performances below. Click on the performance to be taken directly to the booking page.

2024 & 2025

BSL Signed

HELLO, DOLLY! | Thursday 12 September at 7.30pm – book now

Back to the Future | Sunday 15 September at 3pm – book now

Matilda | Saturday 16 November 2024 at 2.30pm – Book Now

The lehman trilogy | Saturday 16 November 2024 at 1pm – Book Now

Robin Hood – Tuesday 31 December at 1pM – BOOK NOW

Matilda | wednesday 5 march 2025 at 2.30pm – Book Now

Matilda | thursday 1 may 2025 at 7pm – Book Now

My neighbour totoro | saturday 27 September 2025 at 2pm – Book Now

Captioned

HELLO, DOLLY! | Thursday 5 September 2024 at 7.30PM – BOOK NOW

Matilda | Wednesday 25 September 2024 at 2pm – Book Now

The Lehman Trilogy | MONDAY 28 OCTOBER 2024 at 7pm – book now

Matilda | Saturday 23 November 2024 at 2.30pm – Book Now

The Lehman Trilogy | saturday 7 december 2024 at 1pm – book now

Robin Hood – Friday 10 January 2025 AT 7:30pm – BOOK NOW

Matilda | Saturday22 march 2025 at 2:30pm – Book Now

My neighbour totoro | saturday 17 may 2025 at 2pm – Book Now

Matilda | sunday 18 may 2025 at 3pm – Book Now

My neighbour totoro | sunday 20 july 2025 at 2pm – Book Now

My neighbour totoro | saturday 16 august 2025 at 2pm – Book Now

My neighbour totoro | sunday 12 october 2025 at 2pm – Book Now

Audio Described

HELLO, DOLLY! | WEDNESDAY 4 September 2024 at 7.30PM – BOOK NOW

Matilda | Wednesday 2 October 2024 at 2pm – Book Now

Matilda | sunday 17th november 2024 at 3pm – Book Now

The Lehman Trilogy | saturday 30 november 2024 at 1pm – book now

The Lehman Trilogy | friday 3 january 2025 at 7pm – book now

Robin Hood – Thursday 9 January 2025 at 7:30pm – BOOK NOW

Matilda | sunday 23 march 2025 at 3pm – Book Now

Matilda | saturday 17 may 2025 at 2:30pm – Book Now

My neighbour totoro | sunday 18 may 2025 at 2pm – Book Now

My neighbour totoro | saturday 19 july 2025 at 2pm – Book Now

My neighbour totoro | sunday 17 august 2025 at 2pm – Book Now

My neighbour totoro | saturday 11 october 2025 at 2pm – Book Now

Autism Friendly/Relaxed

My neighbour totoro | saturday 27 September 2025 at 2pm – Book Now

Chilled

Matilda | Sunday 3 November 2024 at 3pm – Book Now

Matilda | wednesday 2 april 2025 at 2pm – Book Now

My neighbour totoro | thursday 3 july 2025 at 2pm – Book Now

Our Theatres

Select a theatre below to find out theatre specific information such as how to get to the the theatre, individual building facilities and access to seating.

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Adelphi Theatre

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Cambridge Theatre

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Gillian Lynne Theatre

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His Majesty’s Theatre

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The London Palladium

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Theatre Royal Drury Lane

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Our Shows

Select a show for show specific information such as content warnings, visual guides and direct booking links for scheduled assisted performances.

For show specific information on performances in our Concerts & Events seasons please visit the individual show page.

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Back to the Future: The Musical

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Frozen The Musical

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Hello Dolly

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The Lehman Trilogy

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Matilda The Musical

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Phantom of the Opera

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Robin Hood

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Treat yourself to a Gold Experience – perfect for a special occasion or to simply add even more sparkle and style to your night. Our renowned Red Coats will host you with exceptional service, ensuring you have a truly unforgettable experience and feel like a star.

If you’re looking to book one of our Gold Experiences please contact our hospitality team and they will be able to ensure your visit is extra special, and catered specifically for you.

EMAIL THE HOSPITALITY TEAM

LW Theatres Access Policy

Customers with Access requirements will be able to purchase a ticket in the price band of their choice, subject to availability.

One additional companion ticket will be made available at the same price paid by the customer with Access requirements, subject to availability. Any additional tickets required in the suitable area will be chargeable at the standard admission rate.

Exchanges and Refunds

Customers who notify LW Theatres, at least 2 hours in advance of their booked performance, that they are unable to attend due to a reason directly related to their access requirements will be able to either exchange their tickets to another performance or offered a refund. Refunds will be limited to the face value of the ticket, excluding any booking fees and cannot be issued once the performance has begun.

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FAQs

What is an access seat in a theatre? ›

Accessible seating: The theatre offers wheelchair seating, aisle transfer seating, vision/hearing-accessible seating, and companion seating on the orchestra level. There are also aisle transfer seats on mezzanine level, which require the use of stairs to access.

How do you use theatre tokens with LW Theatres? ›

You can use all or part of the balance on your Gift Card or eGift to pay, or part-pay for theatre tickets at participating venues. If the theatre tickets cost more than your Theatre Tokens balance you will need to pay the outstanding amount using cash or a debit/credit card.

What does LW stand for in LW Theatres? ›

Owned by theatrical visionary Andrew Lloyd Webber – who has created some of the world's most popular and timeless musical productions – we know a thing or two about staging the spectacular.

What is accessibility in theatre? ›

Relaxed Performances

The sound level is often reduced, complex lighting changes are simplified, and the cast and company warn families when unexpected noises will occur. Often the house lights are left on, and the audience is given a pre-show tour of the theatre so that they are familiar with the environment.

What do accessible seats mean? ›

What is an Accessible Seat and Who Can Use One? Accessible seats are spaces specifically designed for wheelchairs and include features such as an accessible approach, location at grade, clear floor space, and larger dimensions.

What is public access theatre? ›

Public Access Theater is like a library. But instead of books, we are giving the public access to plays. If you think about it, you can't just read a play like HAMLET and hope to get it. The only way to truly experience HAMLET is to see it performed live in a theater.

Can you use theatre tokens on Ticketmaster? ›

As these are no longer accepted by Ticketmaster, you can check out the official Theatre Token website for full instructions on how you can use your vouchers.

Do theater tokens expire? ›

Theatre Tokens have no expiry date. Theatre Tokens shall not be liable or responsible for lost, stolen, destroyed or damaged Gift Cards, or if any card is used without your permission.

Where can theatre tokens be redeemed at? ›

Your Theatre Tokens can also be used online at Official London Theatre, TKTS, London Coliseum, Gielgud Theatre, Noël Coward Theatre, Novello Theatre, Prince Edward Theatre, Prince of Wales Theatre, Sondheim Theatre, Wyndham's Theatre and the Victoria Palace Theatre.

Who owns LW Theatres? ›

The Really Useful Group is wholly owned by Andrew Lloyd Webber and exists to produce, license and promote his shows and music around the globe, whether it is a professional production of The Phantom of the Opera or a school production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat or School of Rock.

What do you mean by LW? ›

LW is an abbreviation for long wave. Drag the correct answer into the box.

What does LW instruction mean? ›

The LW instruction loads data from the data memory through a specified address, with a possible offset, to the. destination register. It's syntax is: LW $destination register's address, offset($source register's address).

How does accessibility work? ›

Overall, accessibility is about creating an inclusive society where everyone can participate fully, regardless of their abilities. By designing spaces, services, and products with accessibility in mind, we can ensure that people with disabilities have equal access to the world around them.

What are the three types of accessibility? ›

Accessibility can be categorized into three main types: emotional, functional, and technical, each serving a unique purpose in accommodating diverse needs.

What are the four levels of accessibility? ›

There are four main guiding principles of accessibility upon which WCAG has been built. These four principles are known by the acronym POUR for perceivable, operable, understandable and robust.

What are the three levels of seating in a theatre? ›

The three primary seating sections in a Broadway Theatre are: The Orchestra (green section), The Mezzanine (in blue), and The Balcony (purple).

Where is the best seats to sit in a theatre? ›

Renowned director Christopher Nolan prefers to sit near the front, in the middle of the third row for cinemascope ratio, and slightly behind the center line for IMAX theaters. Experts suggest sitting in the center of the room, aligned with the screen, to centralize your field of vision and prevent strain.

What is the best seat on a theatre called? ›

"Premium Seats" are the very best of this - and cost far more. Sometimes extras like a programme and drink are included, often, you are just paying to sit in the middle of the theatre in what should be the best seats... but aren't always...

How many types of seats are there in theatre? ›

In a movie theatre there are three types of seats : Balcony, Middle and Lower class, which are in the ratio of 2 : 5 : 8.

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