The Festival is for people from all backgrounds and abilities, and we want to make your experience as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. The Festival brochure is available in various computer formats, and this page outlines our accessible performances and other access provisions. You can also find additional information such as set, sounds, lighting and audience experience on each show page of the website. Concession rate is £8 for disabled audiences.
If you have any questions or feedback, please email sean@imaginate.org.uk or phone 0131 225 8050.
Access Information
Access for wheelchair users
All our venues are family friendly and wheelchair accessible. For more details, check Euan’s Guide at euansguide.com. You can also watch videos of how to access our venues on the Access page of our website. If you are a wheelchair user or if you need to book a complimentary personal assistant ticket, please contact our box office on boxoffice@imaginate.org.uk or 0131 226 0019
An-Ki (8-13 yrs) – because of the nature of the show, Sun 2 June 16:00 is the wheelchair accessible performance (for wheelchair users, their families and friends only). Please contact box office by phone or email to book tickets by 20 May.
Additional Support Needs
Everyone is welcome to any performance. However, some shows may be more suitable than others for audience members with additional support needs. Check each show page for more access information.
Accessible Performances
BSL interpreted performances
Ushers at the venue will be able to show you the best seats to see the interpreter. BSL performances for the Festival are:
- Family Encounters - Sat 25 May 10:00-17:00 (please get in touch to book a space on the BSL tour)
- The Yellow Canary – Tue 28 May 19:00
- Shō and the Demons of the Deep – Wed 29 May 19:00
Relaxed performances
Our relaxed performances are for anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed theatre environment. You’ll be able to leave and re-enter the space when you like, there will be a dedicated quiet space available in the venue and our FOH team will be on hand to help you. Relaxed performances at the Festival are:
- TRASHedy – Wed 29 May 13:15
- By Trial and Error – Sun 2 June 11:00
Captioned performance
- An Ant Called Amy – Sat 1 June 15:30
- All delegate events recordings will be captioned
Audio Description
- An Ant Called Amy – recording of the set description available in advance
- An Ant Called Amy - Guided tour of the set on Sat 1 June 15:10 for visually impaired and blind people
- Shō and the Demons of the Deep - Audio description and pre-show guided tour on Wed 29 May 19:00
Quiet spaces
Quiet spaces are provided at the Traverse Theatre and The Studio throughout the Festival. These spaces will be available on show days and will be open as follows:
- Traverse Theatre - open at the same time as Welcome Desk
- Dance Base
Traverse Theatre quiet space description: There will be soft furnishings including large pillows and beanbags as well as different materials. There will also be regulation tools such as ear defenders, toys and colouring materials. The space will have some hard-backed chairs. The space has natural lighting as well as ceiling spotlights. There will be medium-sized lighting cubes. These can change in colour or stay on one colour. There is room to move about the space but it is an average-sized room. Privacy is provided by a cloth screen.
The Dance Base quiet space description: There will be a quiet place for people to spend time if they need during or after the performance.