Access and Inclusion Program
Windmill is committed to ensuring it provides opportunities for people with disabilities to access and engage in the company’s range of performances and activities.
In 2022, our accessible performances will include:
- Rella – 2pm, Saturday 4 June
- Grug and the Rainbow – 12pm, Saturday 8 October
- Hiccup SA Regional Touring – Access services available upon request.
When booking tickets through Ticketek please inform ticketing staff of any Access requirements to ensure that suitable seating is allocated or other necessary arrangements are made.
We also encourage you to sign up with Access2Arts for regular updates and offers to accessible arts events.
Blind and Vision Impaired
Audio Description
Audio description makes the visual verbal for people who are blind or vision impaired. An Audio Describer delivers a live commentary via a personal headset providing information on the visual elements of a performance as it unfolds.
Please request headsets when booking to ensure availability. Headsets can be collected in the foyer from one hour prior to show time.
In 2022 the following performances will feature audio description, provided by Access2Arts:
RELLA
Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
Saturday 4 June, 2pm
GRUG AND THE RAINBOW
Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
Saturday 8 October, 12pm
Audio Description services are available for school performances on demand – contact access@windmill.org.au to request.
Sensory Tour
Touch tours are a guided or tactile tour prior to a live performance, where patrons with vision impairments may touch selected props and set pieces.
In 2022 the following performances will feature touch tours, commencing one hour before the performance:
RELLA
Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
Saturday 4 June, 2pm
GRUG AND THE RAINBOW
Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
Saturday 8 October, 12pm
Audio Description services are available for school performances on demand – contact access@windmill.org.au to request.
Click here to access Adelaide Festival Centre’s access policy.
Deaf and hard of hearing
Assistive Listening
Assistive Listening Systems can be used to amplify or enhance sound quality and eliminate background noice. All theatres at the Adelaide Festival Centre are fitted with assistive listening technology.
When booking please ensure you notify BASS staff that you require assistive listening devices and provide your contact details. Headsets can be collected in the foyers of the venue near the box office. Headsets are available for collection from one hour prior to show time.
Sign Interpreting
During an Auslan interpreted performance, an interpreter stands in a clearly visible location to the audience, and interprets the spoken word and sound effects for Deaf patrons who require Auslan.
When booking please ensure you notify BASS staff that you are seeing an interpreted performance so they can provide the best seating for you to see the interpreter.
In 2022 the following performances will feature Auslan interpretation, provided by Communication Republic:
RELLA
Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
Saturday 4 June, 2pm
GRUG AND THE RAINBOW
Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
Saturday 8 October, 12pm
Audio Description services are available for school performances on demand – contact access@windmill.org.au to request.
Click here to access Adelaide Festival Centre’s access policy.
Auslan - About Windmill
Learn more about Windmill Theatre Co in this Auslan interpreted video from Leigh-Anne and Communication Republic.
Thank you to our partner
Windmill’s Access and Inclusion Program is proudly supported by the Thyne Reid Foundation