Open your world to theatre with Stagetext

This short, unique session introduces Stagetext, a theatre captioning charity for deaf people and those whose hearing is not as good as it used to be. They subtitle in theatres across the UK, so that anyone can enjoy plays without worrying about missing what the actors say, as their words appear on a screen next to the stage.Currently in the UK, 18 million people, that’s 1 in 3 of the population, experience varying types of deafness, including 40% of the over 50s and 70% of the over 70s, so this provision is needed.

This event is part of our programme for Get Online Week, from 14-20 October 2024. This week and beyond, we are encouraging people to use the internet to learn, plan, or book something to look forward to fight feeling lonely. It takes place before our IT drop-in session, so that afterwards you can learn how to browse their website to see what’s on, if you so wish.

Accessing this event

You can show up on the day without booking but we want to ensure we have your access needs covered in advance. If you are deaf, deafened or hard of hearing and need live subtitles to access this event, please email with a subject line "FAO: Emily Gallagher"

Come along for a chance to win theatre tickets

As a way of showing how the internet can open your world to new possibilities, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre have kindly gifted one pair of theatre tickets to be redeemed at one of their upcoming captioned performances, only available to those who attend. Fill in the sign-up sheet upon arrival for a chance to win the tickets and open your world to theatre with Stagetext.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Church Street Library, 67 Church St, London, United Kingdom