Accessibility Information
The National Theatre aims to be accessible and welcoming to all and we are committed to making your visit as easy and enjoyable as possible.
Please note that the below information applies to Assisted performances at the National Theatre only.
For access information for War Horse at the New London Theatre, visit the War Horse website.
Booking Tickets - National Theatre Access List
To book tickets at the Disabled concessionary rate, you will need to be subscribed to our Access List. Read more information, and print off a sign-up form online. For more information, call 020 7452 3000 or enquire at the Lyttelton Information Desk.
Audio-described, touch tours and captioned performances
We programme audio-described performances and touch tours for visually impaired people and captioned performances for deaf or partially hearing visitors.
Sign Language interpreted Performances
Backstage Tours
National Theatre Backstage Tours are fully accessible and open to all.
The Contego system, an easy-to-use wireless listening device, is now available for use on National Theatre Backstage Tours for the hearing impaired including hearing aid users. Please inform the information staff at the time of booking, if you would like to use the Contego system.
Visit the Backstage Tours page for more information.
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W3C/ WAI Compliancy
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Comments and suggestions about disability access at the National are welcome to the Front-of-House Office
Tel 020 7452 3284
Fax 020 7452 3344
E-mail access@nationaltheatre.org.uk
Please use the Bug Report form to report technical problems or errors relating to the design or performance of the site. Problems regarding ticketing should be directed to boxoffice@nationaltheatre.org.uk, other contact details can be found on our Contact page.
