Hearing - Sydney Festival

AUSLAN INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE

Auslan interpreted performances are for audiences who are Deaf and use Australian Sign Language (Auslan). Experienced Auslan theatre interpreters stand to the side of the stage and interpret dialogue and any text into Auslan, signing live. Audiences requiring this service are seated in the section closest to the interpreter to ensure good sightlines.

Explicit Contents
The edge of the body has disappeared; the environment has seeped inside and come to live amongst body parts; the nervous system feels far beyond the skin.
Campbelltown Arts Centre
9 January, 4.30pm.

Sunshine Super Girl
A celebration of tennis legend Evonne Goolagong’s inspiring story, told with signature dry Australian wit.
Sydney Town Hall
16 January, 7.30pm

The Complication of Lyrebirds
The Complication of Lyrebirds is a contemporary dance work designed to break away from the social expectations of what it means to look or sound Aboriginal.
Campbelltown Arts Centre
23 January, 4.30pm.

The Rise and Fall of Saint George
Paul Mac and friends celebrate the queer community and pay homage to a musical legend
Barangaroo Reserve
15 January, 8pm.
As the event is currently on waitlist only, please contact access@sydneyfestival.org.au as there is a small allocation held on reserve.

The Vigil
The Vigil returns, offering an opportunity to gather together and experience a night of performance and reflection on the eve of Australia Day.
For best viewing of the Auslan interpreter, please contact access@sydneyfestival.org.au to make a booking.
Barangaroo Reserve
25 January, 8pm

WugulOra Morning Ceremony
For best viewing of the Auslan interpreter, please contact access@sydneyfestival.org.au to make a booking.
Barangaroo Reserve
26 January, 7.30am

CAPTIONING

For people who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing, theatre captioning is an accurate text display of a theatre performance in its entirety, including actors’ dialogue, ad libs, song lyrics, musical descriptions and other sound effects. Displayed on screens at the side of the stage and/or via the GoTheatrical! mobile app.

H.M.S. Pinafore
Jump aboard a hilarious, sexy and sequin-spangled take on a Gilbert and Sullivan masterpiece.
Riverside Theatres
17 January, 2pm

Impacts of Isolation
After a year to forget, it’s time to take stock of how the pandemic has changed our lives.
Streaming on facebook.com/sydneyfestival
19 January, 6pm

Memory, Memorial & Truth
In a world of alternative facts, how do we establish the boundaries of objective truth?
Livestream page
14 January, 6pm

Sunshine Super Girl

A celebration of tennis legend Evonne Goolagong’s inspiring story, told with signature dry Australian wit.
Sydney Town Hall
16 January, 2pm
Via GoTheatrical app only

Sex, Drugs and Pork Rolls
Raw and powerful storytelling from Western Sydney opening the veins of our multicultural heartland.
Riverside Theatre
21 January, 9pm

The Last Season
Force Majeure’s provoking new work of dance theatre explores human survival and environmental destruction.
Carriageworks
9 January, 2pm

The Art of Nature
How can our artists shape the way we think about the environment?
Livestream page
21 January, 6pm

ASSISTIVE LISTENING

The Assistive Listening Systems symbol indicates which venues provide hearing augmentation and amplification. Ensure you inform us when booking so you can be seated in the relevant area of the theatre.

Assistive listening systems / hearing loops available at:
City Recital Hall
Riverside – all theatres
Ensemble Theatre
Seymour Centre – all theatres
State Theatre
Sydney Town Hall – Centennial Hall

VISUAL CONTENT

A guide for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing.