Live performance

New Zealand performing arts companies are providing a growing number of audio described performances and touch tours; NZSL interpreted shows; and relaxed performances. This page has links for more information about providing these accessible performances, plus information about live captioning. Some of it is a summary of the information in Arts For All: Ngā Toi mō te katoa.

Audio description and touch tours

This page provides information, resources and stories about audio description and touch tours for live performances (e.g. plays, musicals, operas, book readings, concerts). Read more 

NZSL interpreted performances

This page provides information, resources and stories about NZSL interpreted live performances (e.g. plays, musicals, operas, book readings, concerts). Read more 

Live captioning

This page has information about live captioning, which provides text access to all significant audio content for Deaf and hearing impaired people. Read more 

Relaxed performances

A relaxed performance in a theatre or concert hall is a special performance of a show designed to welcome people who will benefit from a more relaxed performance environment. This includes people with an Autism Spectrum Condition, sensory and communication impairment or a learning difficulty. For more