Beauty and The Beast – The Musical (Relaxed Performance)

Disney Theatrical Group is proud to be partnering with Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) and the Autism Association of WA to offer a relaxed performance of Beauty and the Beast the Musical in Perth on Sunday, 21st September at 12:30 PM.

This unique and inclusive performance will be tailored from start to finish to ensure that audience members who may need specific support can attend, engage, and feel welcome. A relaxed performance means that audience members are encouraged to be completely themselves during the performance; to make sounds, move around, fidget or use noise-cancelling headphones. Aspect’s autistic staff assessed the show and recommended modifications for the relaxed performance, which took into account the diverse preferences of the audience, including sensory sensitivities.

Supports include a visual story that explains the show step by step, inclusive and welcoming language used on the official website and during the ticket buying process, increased staff and volunteers to assist audience members, turning off all announcements throughout the theatre, and providing a dedicated quiet room and multiple quiet spaces for use by anyone who needs a break from the performance.

Amendments to the production for the cast and crew include noise reduction, keeping the house lights dim during the performance, and employing visual cues to act as a ‘pre-warning’ mechanism prior to potentially overwhelming scenes or moments.

A short pre-show welcome has been designed to introduce the audience to certain characters and stage effects that may be unpredictable or sensorially significant in advance. For example, the character of Lumiere’s hands are candles that light up with real fire, which will be explained in an approachable and respectful way to get the audience ready for the performance ahead.

GET TICKETS HERE: https://perthisok.com/events/beauty-and-the-beast-the-musical-relaxed-performance/