Wednesday 20 February 2019

DEDICATED ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCE OF WEST SIDE STORY ON SYDNEY HARBOUR

West Side Story
Opera Australia has announced it will introduce a dedicated accessible performance for Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour West Side Story on Wednesday 17 April.

The event will incorporate various adaptations to ensure that people with disabilities, their friends and families are all able to enjoy the experience together in a welcoming environment.

By modifying the sensory environment at the site, those who have been previously unable to attend the spectacular Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour will now have the opportunity to enjoy all elements the event has to offer.

The performance will be audio-described and captioned on handheld devices for guests with sight and hearing considerations.

The night will also be set up as a ‘relaxed’ performance where guests will be able to come and go from their seats during the show and will have access to a designated quiet space if a break from the show is required. Support staff will be on hand for anyone wishing to use this area during the performance.

Venue lights will remain on at low levels, and some lighting and sound features of the show may be adjusted minimally, but there are no significant changes to the production.

Companion Card ticket bookings are welcome and ticket exchanges will be offered free-of-charge to patrons who have already bought tickets for the performance on 17 April and wish to attend on an alternative date.

Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour is supported by the NSW Government via its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW. For show and ticket information click here.

Source: www.destinationnsw.com.au

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