Access Program
At State Theatre Company South Australia, we believe theatre is for everybody. We’re committed to giving all South Australians the opportunity to experience theatre through our access program, which includes wheelchair access, AUSLAN interpretation, captioning, audio description and audio enhancement. To increase accessibility, we also offer pay-what-you-can tickets to matinee and Wednesday evening performances. More information is available in the “Access and Performance Types” section below.
Scroll down and select the performance type you are interested in to see the list of available dates.
Audio Described Performances can be booked online, via phone on 08 8415 5353 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm), or via email at tickets@statetheatrecompany.com.au.
Wheelchair accessible seats, companion cards and other accessible bookings can be made via phone on 08 8415 5353 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm), or via email at tickets@statetheatrecompany.com.au.
To sign up to our access email list, please send your name, contact number and area of interest (audio description, AUSLAN interpretation, captioning, etc.) to access@statetheatrecompany.com.au
2025 Access Performances
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Captioned performances are offered for select performances in the Dunstan Playhouse. Dialogue is displayed in real-time on screens next to the stage during captioned performances.
2025 Captioned Performances
Housework
11.00am, Wednesday 19 FebruaryThe Dictionary of Lost Words
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A Beyerdynamic Hearing System is available at the Dunstan Playhouse and Space Theatre for patrons requiring hearing assistance. Transmitter packs are available to borrow from the Box Office in the Dunstan Playhouse foyer 30 minutes before the performance. You may also bring your own headphones.
How to Book
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At audio described performances, patrons receive an earpiece connected to a small radio receiver through which a specially trained describer explains the action that is happening onstage. The describer will deliver the description when there are breaks in the dialogue onstage so as not to disrupt the narrative for the audience.
Pre-show briefings are held one hour prior to audio described performances. The briefing allows patrons to take a tactile tour of the show with an opportunity to touch costumes and, where possible, to walk on the stage to get a sense of the set. Participants also meet the actors and hear the voices they will be using for their characters. To participate in a pre-show briefing, meet in the foyer of the performance venue an hour before the show is due to begin.
2025 Audio Described Performances and Pre-Show Briefing for blind and low-vision patrons
Housework
Saturday 15 February, 1pm (briefing), 2pm (performance)
Monday 17 February, 5.30pm (briefing), 6.30pm (performance with post-show Q and A)The Dictionary of Lost Words
Monday 7 April, 5.30pm (briefing), 6.30pm (performance)
Saturday 12 April, 12pm (briefing), 1pm (performance)Kimberly Akimbo
Monday 14 July, 5.30pm (briefing), 6.30pm (performance with post-show Q and A)
Saturday 19 July 1pm (briefing), 2pm (performance)Dear Son
Saturday 9 August, 1pm (briefing), 2pm (performance)
Monday 11 August, 5.30pm (briefing), 6.30pm (performance with post-show Q and A)The Glass Menagerie
Tuesday 25 November, 5.30pm (briefing), 6.30pm (performance with post-show Q and A)
Saturday 29 November, 1pm (briefing), 2pm (performance)Please call 8415 5353 should you have any questions.
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We offer a complimentary companion ticket for Companion/Carer Cardholders who attend performances with a patron requiring access support.
How to Book
Please request a complimentary companion or carer ticket when purchasing your ticket. You may be required to provide your companion or carer card number over the phone. Wheelchair accessible seats, companion cards and other accessible bookings can be made via phone on 08 8415 5353 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm), or via email at tickets@statetheatrecompany.com.au. -
Pay-what-you-can tickets
Pay-what-you-can tickets are available for people who hold a Healthcare Card and Pensioner Concession Card. Simply donate a minimum of $5 to attend any matinee or Wednesday evening performance. Pay-what-you-can tickets can be purchased at the venue box office from 30 minutes before the performance and must be paid for via credit/debit card as the venues are now cashless meaning all tickets, food and beverages must be paid for using a credit/debit card.
Please note: Pay-what-you-can tickets are subject to availability. We do not offer pay-what-you-can tickets to opening night performances and our Stateside shows. Pay-what-you-can tickets cannot be purchased in advance.
Company Rush tickets
Last minute tickets are available to all matinee and Wednesday evening performances at the box office 30 minutes before the show starts for only $39 (plus booking fee).
Rush tickets can be purchased from the venue box office and must be paid for via credit/debit card as the venues are now cashless.
Please note: Company Rush tickets are subject to availability and no other offers or conditions apply. Rush tickets will not be available to opening night performances and our Stateside shows.
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We offer heavily subsidised tickets to Under 30’s and Full-time students (school-aged or tertiary), as part of our role in promoting the future of South Australian culture. Simply show your Proof of Age Card or Student Card when purchasing your ticket.
Booking fees apply.
Please note: Discounted tickets will not be available to opening night performances.
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We offer exclusive discounted ticket prices for all our shows for MEAA Members. MEAA tickets must be booked via phone, call our Ticketing team on 08 8415 5353 for more information and to book, or email tickets@statetheatrecompany.com.au should you have any questions.
