Sheffield Theatres

Sheffield Theatres allow you to register as disabled, making it simple to add a free carers ticket when booking online, without any faff. Everytime I book a disabled ticket they email to check what, if any, additional support I may need to access the venue, including whether I will need a wheelchair, if I'm bringing an assistance dog etc. The closed captioning at certain performances is very good, and I believe audio description is available for some performances, although I haven't used it. On the day, staff are friendly and helpful, there is a lift (but only to one side of the theatre, so check before you book seats), and at least 1 disabled toilet, although this isn't a very big space. Someone with a motorised wheelchair may struggle. Sheffield Council offer free on street parking to Blue badgeholders and there are multiple private car parks near by.

Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind (SRSB) has a 'Culture Club' that frequently visits the accessible performances at the Crucible and Lyceum and we can highly recommend the service that we are given at the theatre. The team are very accomodating and are also keen to listen to our clients and take their comments on board too. Our centre in Rotherham (Rotherham Sight & Sound) have also visited the performances with us, and this group includes people with hearing loss and/or sight loss. We have accessed the Touch Tours and the audio described performances which we have found excellent.

I am a visually impaired gentleman and I always enjoy my trips to The Crucible and Lyceum. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and the audio description is very good. I would always reccomend visiting these wonderful theatres. A very welcoming place.