Accessible events at The Lowry
May – August 2009
Here at The Lowry we offer services that make both the galleries and theatres more accessible. We offer various theatre events that are accompanied by audio description, sign language interpretation and Stagetext captions. In the Galleries, we can arrange a free personal guide to take you around the exhibitions, describing the paintings and have sign language interpreted gallery talks every month.
All Lowry-produced printed material is available in large print and we also produce an audio season brochure which you can receive on CD or download from our website.
If you join our advanced notice email service, My Lowry, not only will you be the first to know when the events you are interested in are announced, but we will also send you a reminder approximately one month before each accessible theatre performance.
When ringing to book for an accessible performance, make sure you let Box Office know your requirements, so that our trained staff make sure you get seats in the best areas of the theatre to make best use of the services. If you really don’t enjoy the service that we have provided, we do offer a money back guarantee so that you can try it out risk-free.
An Inspector Calls Thu 7 May - Audio Described & Touch Tour, Sat 9 May - Stagetext Captioned.
Disney’s High School Musical On Stage Sat 16 May - Signed Performance, Thu 21 May - Audio Described & Touch Tour.
Disney’s High School Musical On Stage Signed Workshop Sat 16 May.
Opera North The Abduction from the Seraglio Fri 5 June - Signed Performance.
Opera North Paradise Moscow Thu 4 June - Audio Described & Touch Tour.
West Side Story Thu 23 July - Signed Performance, Sat 25 July - Audio Described & Touch Tour.
Fireflies Sat 31 Oct - Audio Described
White Christmas Wed 16 Dec - Audio Described & Touch Tour, Thu 17 Dec - Signed Performance, Wed 6 Jan - Stagetext Captioned.
Porridge Wed 6 Jan – Signed Performance, Sat 9 Jan - Audio Described & Touch Tour, Sat 16 Jan - Stagetext Captioned.
IN THE THEATRES:
Here are our accessible theatre performances from May – August 2009:
Tue 5 – Sat 9 May
An Inspector Calls
By JB Priestley
With more major awards than any other play in history, the magnificent West End and Broadway production of JB Priestley’s classic thriller returns.
Times Eves 7.30pm, Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2pm
Tickets £12.50 - £24
Stagetext Captioned Performances Sat 9 May at 2pm
Audio Described Performance Thu 7 May 7pm. Touch Tour 6.30pm.
Mon 11 – Sat 23 May
Disney’s High School Musical On Stage
‘Get’cha head in the game’ as the original Disney Channel movie goes live with all your favourite characters and songs, and a live band!
Times Mon – Thu eves 7pm, Fri 5pm & 8pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7pm. No show Sun.
Tickets Mon – Fri £12.50 - £32.50
Signed Performance Sat 16 May 7pm
Audio Described Performances Thu 21 May 7pm. Touch Tour 6pm.
Sat 16 May
Disney’s High School Musical On Stage Signed Workshop
The story, the songs, the love, the emotion, all in a fun packed signed workshop led by the interpreter, Andy Higgins. Come sing/sign along!
Suitable for beginner & intermediate levels, all ages welcome.
Capacity 22
Times 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Tickets Free of charge for deaf patrons booking for allocated seats for signed performance of High School Musical.
Tue 2 & Fri 5 June
Opera North
The Abduction from the Seraglio
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
New Production.
A labour of love for Mozart, this touching comedy explores culture clashes as two men attempt to rescue their lovers from a harem.
Sung in English.
Times Eves 7.15pm
Tickets £14 - £51.50
Family Tickets
Under 16s go half-price when accompanied by an adult (max 4 children)
Signed Performance Fri 5 June
Thu 4 June
Opera North
Paradise Moscow
Dimtry Shostakovich
This blackly comic and provocative new duet looks at how the future will make sense of us. Are they all-knowing or clueless?
Sung in English.
Times Eves 7.15pm
Tickets £14 - £51.50
Family Tickets
Under 16s go half-price when accompanied by an adult (max 4 children)
Audio Described Performance Thu 4 June. Touch Tour at 6pm.
Tue 21 – Sat 25 July
West Side Story
Back by popular demand! This vibrant production of the classic musical inspired by Romeo and Juliet arrives fresh from sell-out success in Tokyo, Paris and Beijing.
Times Eves 7.30pm, Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm
Tickets Tue – Thu eves & Sat mat £25 - £39.50
Signed Performance Thu 23 July at 7.30pm
Audio Described Performance Sat 25 July at 2.30pm. Touch Tour at 1.30pm.
Fri 16 – Sat 31 October
A Lowry Production
Fireflies
Gritty new multimedia production about two people on a Salford council estate from writer Kevin Fegan, directed by Noreen Kershaw of hit Channel 4 series Shameless.
Contains strong language and adult themes.
Times Eves 8pm, Wed 28 mat 2pm, Sat mats 3pm. No show Suns.
Tickets £10 - £20
Audio Described Performance Sat 31 October at 3pm. Touch Tour at 2pm.
Fri 27 November 2009 – Sat 9 January 2010
White Christmas
The Musical You’ve Been Dreaming Of
It’s guaranteed to be merry and bright as the stage musical of the classic movie makes its North West debut with a star-studded cast!
Times see www.thelowry.com for schedule
Tickets £21 - £37.50
Audio Described Performance Wed 16 December 2009 at 2.30pm. Touch Tour at 1.30pm
Signed Performance Thu 17 December 2009 at 2.30pm
Stagetext Captioned Performance Wed 6 January at 7.30pm
Tue 22 December 2009 – Sat 16 January 2010
Calibre Productions
Porridge
Penned by the original writers of the much-loved BBC comedy series, and starring all your favourite inmates, this promises to be a sure-fire holiday hit.
Times Eves 8pm, Mats 3pm (see www.thelowry.com for schedule)
Tickets £20 - £24
Audio Described Performance Sat 9 January at 3pm. Touch Tour at 2pm
Signed Performance Wed 6 January 8pm
Stagetext Captioned Performance Sat 16 January 3pm
IN THE GALLERIES:
As you'd expect, nowhere else in the world can match The Lowry’s Galleries for their vast and fascinating range of LS Lowry's work which changes with each exhibition.
However, there's much, much more, with enticing displays of contemporary and historical art in our three exciting gallery spaces.
Open: Sun to Fri 11am Sat 10am.
Close: Closing times daily 5pm.
Admission is free.
Accessibility in the Galleries:
We offer a free, personal guided tour of The Galleries for visually impaired people with Anne Hornsby, available on request for a minimum of two and a maximum of twelve people. To book call 0870 220 2003 at least two weeks in advance of your required tour date.
One Sunday a month, the free gallery talks at 12pm & 2pm are sign language interpreted, check the website or ask our Box Office for dates of these talks.
Here are our exhibitions from May – August 2009:
Fri 10 April – Sun 27 September
Express Yourself - A Family Dance Exhibition
Join your family and friends on the dance floor and launch yourself feet first into The Lowry’s first family dance exhibition.
Sat 2 May – Sun 13 September
Transformations 2:
‘A Clump of Plinths’ by Sarah Staton
Sarah Staton has won the second Transformations commission. Her work is inspired by some of the towering architecture in Salford and other cities around the world.
Lowry Favourites
There is always a changing display of Lowry’s works, including those chosen by celebrities, staff and collectors. Tell us which you like best!
Want to Know More?
Meet Mr Lowry a 20-minute film, screened during opening hours. This film is subtitled for those who are deaf and hard of hearing.
Free Ten Minute Talks at 12pm and 2pm every day about a picture on show.
Free Gallery Information is available from the Gallery Desk.
Gallery Opening Times
Open: Sun – Fri 11am; Sat 10am
Closes: Daily 5pm
For more information visit www.thelowry.com/galleryinformation
Posted on Thursday, 05 March 2009 under Press Theatre Press Galleries Press