Theatre & Entertainment

Whether you’re on the hunt for an entertaining accessible theatre show, a wheelchair friendly concert, a cabaret act or just a good night out with your friends and family, you’ll find plenty of opportunity to do all these things in every region of the UK. It doesn’t matter if you’re in a big city or a rural countryside location, you’ll find a whole host of entertainment. In Britain, there is a strong emphasis on working hard and playing hard, so you’ll find that there are lots of opportunity for enjoying your nights!  

Relaxed performances

There are a plethora of cinemas, theatres and legendary clubs, pubs and bars to guarantee you a great night out whether you are in the north, the south, the east, the west or somewhere in between. These venues, particularly cinemas offer dedicated screenings for those with additional accessibility needs, like autism friendly screenings that keep the lights on and the sound low. Or if you want to see some live action performances, why not go to the theatre where you can book seats to see a relaxed performance where you are welcome to join in, touch the props and where there is someone trained in BSL to help those with hearing impairments.

You might think the place for top notch theatre is London’s West End and while there are a large concentration of theatres and award-winning productions going on several times a day, every day, many of these productions tour around the country and of course, there are some equally talented performers in all corners of the UK and just as many beautiful and impressive theatres for you to visit. Every area has at least one traditional looking theatre and if they don’t, you’ll find cinemas or similar establishments that will regularly stream live performances straight from the West End, so regardless of where you are, you won’t miss out on seeing some incredible theatre.

See your favourite band

As well as theatres, there are a number of award-winning concert venues around Britain for you to catch your favourite musical acts, of both national and international fame, as well as some top notch local talent that appear at smaller venues such as pubs and clubs in their home regions. Similarly, you’ll find comedy shows, cabaret shows and just about every other entertainment option you can think of. No matter where you are, you’ll find something to add to your calendar.

Many concert venues will offer dedicated wheelchair friendly areas, easy access and additional support including free tickets for carers. Ticketmaster has been praised for their changes to make going to concerts easier and certain venues, like those run by O2 have a dedicated ticketline for those visiting with disabilities.

Have a night on the town

Britain’s nightlife is renowned for being great fun, head to city centre locations such as Manchester, Cardiff or Leeds for a truly exceptional night out with club nights that are famed for being messy – in the very best way! If you’d rather something a little more quiet and reserved that’s fine too, you’ll find that there are pubs, bars and clubs that have themed nights, movie nights, quiz nights and more, so everyone can find something that they enjoy.

 Wherever you choose to visit in the UK, you’ll find pubs, bars and clubs that are inclusive and welcoming to anyone who wants to have a good time, with accessible bathrooms and tables and seats with adjustable heights among other provisions. While some of the older theatres may have less accessibility than the newer or refurbished ones, all of them work to make sure that they are as inclusive as possible and have everything from wheelchair lifts, to priority seating to make sure that you’re as comfortable as possible. Take a look at the individual theatres for their listings and show times and see if there is anything that takes your fancy. These theatres will be able to help you book the best seats with extra legroom or with a good view, just speak to them when making buying your tickets.

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