Relaxed Performance

Overview

The National Ballet of Canada’s Relaxed Performances welcome the Disability Community into the theatre for an abbreviated performance in a relaxed, approachable environment while still maintaining all the magic of a live performance. Offered at a nominal price, these performances ensure that audiences who are Neurodiverse, members of the d/Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Blind/Partially Sighted and Disability Communities feel safe, welcome and cared for.

Upcoming Events

Swan Lake Act I & 2, Abbreviated Performance With No Intermission
Date: March 11, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm
Public on Sale: February 11, 2025 at 11:00 am
Running Time: One hour and 10 minutes

What’s Different About a Relaxed Performance?

Relaxed Entry/Exit
A relaxed entry/exit policy allows you flexibility to leave the auditorium and return as needed.

Quiet Rooms
If you need a break from the performance, you can visit the Quiet Room and return to the theatre when you are ready.

Venue Guide & Additional Staffing
To help you prepare for the performances, resources include a Venue guide and Fact sheet outlining what you can expect to experience in the theatre. Additional staffing will also be on hand at the theatre to assist with any needs or questions you have.

Lighting & Sound Level Adjustments
Slight modifications have been made to the performance including reducing sound levels of lobby announcements and keeping house lights up at a low level throughout the performance.

ASL and Audio Description
For the Deaf or Hard of Hearing an ASL interpreter will be on stage with the hosts to introduce the performance. For the Blind/Partially sighted, live Audio Description is available.

Accommodations & Suggestions
We offer many accommodations to ensure you enjoy your experience at The National Ballet of Canada. If you require any of the accommodations listed below, please contact Audience and Donor Services at 416 (1 866) 345 9595.

• If you need to move in and out of the auditorium during the performance, we recommend booking an aisle seat for ease of accessibility
• If you have difficulty accessing stairs or prefer not to use them, please see the provided map to note the location of the stairs when selecting the best accessible seats
• If you are partially sighted a limited number of tickets close to the stage have been reserved for you to purchase
• If you are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, a limited number of tickets have been reserved in the ASL viewing area
• Live Audio Description is offered but must be reserved
• If you have a service animal, you can reserve specific seating areas with more space to accommodate your animal
• If you have a mobility device, you can select seats to accommodate your device
• If you need a support person for communication, mobility or medical needs, they will be accommodated

Venue Guide and Fact Sheet

The National Ballet of Canada’s Accessibility Initiatives are made possible thanks to lead philanthropic support by The Anna McCowan-Johnson Dance Accessibility Fund, Valerie & Hunter Thompson, The Lawrence Schafer Foundation, The McLean Foundation with additional support from Ruth Watts-Gransden.