Abbey Theatre introduces Touch Tours

Abbey Theatre introduces Touch Tours at audio described performances of Richard III, Asking For It and Come From Away.

Richard III by Druid Shakespeare
Saturday 27th October, 2018.
Performance starts at 2pm. Touch Tour at 12.45pm
To book tickets contact Lisa Farrelly on 01 87 87 222, or email lisa.farrelly@abbeytheatre.ie
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Asking For It, the stage adaptation of Louise O’Neill’s best selling novel
Saturday 24th November, 2018.
Performance starts at 2pm. Touch Tour at 12.45pm.
To book tickets contact Lisa Farrelly on 01 87 87 222, or email lisa.farrelly@abbeytheatre.ie. Tickets selling fast!
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Come From Away, Winner of Best Musical across North America and Critics Pick – New York Times.
Saturday 19th January 2019
Performance starts at 2pm. Touch Tour at 12.45pm
To book tickets contact Lisa Farrelly on 01 87 87 222, or email lisa.farrelly@abbeytheatre.ie.
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What is a Touch Tour?
Audiences are invited to attend a touch tour of the set, the stage, props and costumes so that audiences with visual impairments can experience and contextualise the stage. Patrons will explore the space, and may like to handle selected props, costumes and furniture.

Who can take a touch tour?
Touch tours are open to blind and visually impaired theatregoers attending the show plus their companions. Up to 10 people can take a tour.

How much does it costs?
It is free to customers who have purchased a ticket to for the performance.

How do I book?
Please contact Lisa Farrelly on 01 87 87 222, or email lisa.farrelly@abbeytheatre.ie.

When?
Meet in the foyer of the Abbey Theatre to begin the tour at 12.45pm on the day of the audio described performance.

In order for the Abbey to give you advice on best seating for all accessible performances, please contact the Box Office on 01 87 87 222 , or via email lisa.farrelly@abbeytheatre.ie. You can also contact Lisa by telephone on 01 887 2216.