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 Government Inspector – Saturday 14 January, 2pm
Bookworms – Saturday 10 March, 2pm
Alice in Funderland – Saturday 12 May, 2pm
The House – Saturday 7 July, 2pm
The Plough and the Stars – Saturday 8 September, 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 Government Inspector – Thursday 12 January, 7.30pm
I heart Alice I – Thursday 16 February, 8pm
Bookworms – Thursday 8 March, 7.30pm
Alice in Funderland – Thursday 10 May, 7.30pm
The House – Thursday 5 July, 7.30pm
The Plough and the Stars – Thursday 6 September, 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.