From Monday 19 February the Box Office at the Coliseum Theatrewill have new opening times – we will be open to personal callers every Tuesday 11.00am – 2.00pm.
Our Box Office booking line will be open Tuesday – Friday 2.00pm – 5.00pm for customers who do not have internet access or who would prefer to chat to one of our friendly Box Office Team.
Where possible, please use rct-theatres.co.uk for all bookings.
Get ready for the ride of your life as Aladdin whisks you away on a magic carpet ride to Old Peking meeting Widow Twanky, Wishee Washee and wicked Abanazer for plenty of thrills, spills and heaps of laughs along the way!
Gorgeous costumes, dazzling scenery and a fantastic cast are the magical ingredients in this “Geni-us” traditional family panto.
With heaps of comedy, some truly magical special effects and tons of panto mayhem, this whirlwind adventure is the perfect festive treat the whole family can enjoy!
Written and directed by Richard Tunley.
Relaxed Performance on Saturday 7 December 2.00pm. For young children and anyone who would appreciate a more flexible, relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy the show. Lighting and sound levels are adjusted to soften their impact and there is a relaxed attitude to noise and leaving and re-entering the auditorium during the performance. Theatre doors will open 30 minutes before the show to allow time to get familiar with the auditorium.
AD Performance on Saturday 7 December 2.00pm. Audio Description (AD) is a live commentary interspersed with the actors' dialogue for people with sight impairment. This is relayed via a headset linked to the infra-red audio system. Please ask at the Box Office if you require a headset.
School Performances are scheduled on Thursday 28 & Friday 29 November, plus Tuesday 3 - Friday 6 December and are exclusively available for school groups. Please call the Box Office 03000 040 444 or email BoxOffice@rctcbc.gov.uk to book your school’s festive treat. A free teacher’s place is provided with every 10 tickets purchased.
Audio description is a live commentary interspersed with the actors' dialogue. This is relayed via a headset linked to the infra-red audio system. There is a short 'programme notes' session, before the production, which explains the atmosphere, costumes, characters and action.
BSL
British Sign Language Performance
Signed performances are ideal for those who use sign language. Trained British Signed Language (BSL) signers usually stand to one side of the stage and interpret the script used by the performers at the same time as it is being performed.
R
Relaxed Screening/Performance
Open to everyone, but particularly appropriate for anyone who may find the usual theatre/cinema environment challenging, due to an Autism Spectrum Condition, a learning disability, or a fear of the dark, loud noises or confined spaces.
Relaxed Performances/Screenings provide a relaxed environment, where elements are adapted to reduce anxiety or stress. Lighting and sound levels are adjusted to soften their impact and there is a relaxed attitude to noise and leaving and re-entering the auditorium during the performance/screening.
Designated 'chill-out' areas are provided outside the auditorium with activities for people to use if being in the auditorium becomes overwhelming for them.
T
Touch Tour
A Touch Tour is ideal for blind and partially-sighted audiences to familiarise themselves with the set ahead of the performance.
C
Captioned Screening/Performance
Captions display dialogue on-screen (similar to subtitles) and also describe the audio or sound portion of a film/performance allowing audience members who are D/deaf or hard of hearing to follow the script and the action of the film/performance at the same time.
For live performances, the screen is positioned at the side of the stage.
