At Bell Shakespeare, we are committed to making Shakespeare’s works accessible to all Australians. Our productions and events are designed to be inclusive, welcoming, and barrier-free so everyone can enjoy them.
For more information about accessibility at Bell Shakespeare, or for more information about upcoming access performances, please call our box office on 1300 305 730, email mail@bellshakespeare.com.au or refer to our respective production page.
Venues
We perform at various venues across Australia each year and strive to ensure they are accessible for all patrons. Many of our venues, including our home at Pier 2/3, feature:
- Step-free access
- Accessible seating options
- Accessible restrooms
- Assistive listening technology
To confirm accessibility options at a specific venue, please contact our box office at 1300 305 730, and we’ll do our best to assist.
If you require assistance through the National Relay Service, please call and ask for Bell Shakespeare or 1300 305 730.
Performances
Our productions cater to a wide range of accessibility needs, including:
- Audio Described performances and tactile tours
- Hearing enhancement devices and headsets
- Captioned and Auslan-interpreted performances
- Wheelchair access
Guide dogs and Assistance Animals are welcome at all performances.
Visit the 2025 schedule of captioned and audio-described performances below or contact our box office at 1300 305 730.
Access performance scheduleAccess performance schedule
How to book
Tickets to Bell Shakespeare performances can be booked directly through our venue partners. You can visit our production pages to access each venue's page respectively or view our list of accessible performances. You can book a Bell Shakespeare season package directly from the Bell Shakespeare website, or by calling our box office.
If you require a wheelchair seat when booking your season package, please indicate this using the 'Enter seating requests' free text form during the booking process. Our box office team will be able to allocate your request once received.
We offer a range of concession prices to ensure our performances are suitable for everyone. These include concessions for pensioners, seniors, veteran affairs, students, and companion card holders, as well as an under 35s price.
Companion Cards
We are proud to be a Companion Card affiliate, ensuring that individuals requiring attendant care support can bring a companion free of charge. Please notify us at the time of booking and present your Companion Card when collecting tickets.
Keeping You Safe
The health and safety of our audiences, artists, staff, and venue colleagues remain our top priority. We work closely with venue partners to follow government guidelines and implement the latest safety protocols.