Assisted performances
The Abbey Theatre currently offers a range of services for deaf and disabled patrons including signed, audio described and captioned performances.
We have an infra-red loop system at the Abbey stage. Headsets are available through the Box Office. Please reserve at the time of booking.
During a captioned performance the actors’ words appear as visible text on screens on or near the stage at the same time as they are spoken. Specific seats with a clear view of the caption units are reserved for audience members availing of this service, so please specify that you are booking for the captioned performance when you contact the Box Office.
Upcoming audio-described and captioned performances
The Plough and the Stars: Saturday 18 September 2pm
John Gabriel Borkman: Saturday 13 November 2pm
Freefall:Saturday 4 December 2pm
Arrah na Pogue: Saturday 29 January 2pm
The Passing: Saturday 9 April 2pm
The East Pier: Saturday 2 April 2pm
Sign language interpreted performances are programmed on both the Abbey and Peacock stages. Specific seats with a clear view of the signer are reserved for audience members availing of this service, so please specify that you are booking for the signed performance when you contact the Box Office.
Upcoming sign language interpreted performances
The Plough and the Stars: Thursday 16 September 7.30pm
B for Baby: Thursday 28 October 8pm
John Gabriel Borkman: Thursday 11 November 7.30pm
Freefall: Thursday 2 December 7.30pm
Arragh na Pogue: Thursday 27 January 7.30pm
The Passing: Thursday 07 April 7.30pm
The East Pier: Thursday 31 March 7.30pm
Discounted Tickets
Visitors availing of our assisted services at Assisted Performances are entitled to a discounted ticket rate. This discount is also available to patrons with a disability or special seating requirement for any Abbey Theatre production on the Abbey or Peacock stages.
Ticket Prices:
Assisted Performances: €18
Abbey Theatre productions on the Abbey stage: €18 Evening / €17 Matinee
Abbey Theatre productions on the Peacock stage: €18 (all performances)
In order for us to give you advice on best seating for all our assisted performances, please call the Box Office on 01 87 87 222
We are always seeking to improve on our customer service and the format of our assisted performances and we welcome your suggestions and encourage feedback. For more information on any of our Access services, please contact Lisa Farrelly on 01 887 2216 or email
Captioned and audio described performances are provided by Arts and Disability Ireland, with funding from the Arts Council.
