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Contents
Access Information 2
Website Information 3
Booking Tickets 4
Venue Facilities5
Wheelchair Access 5
Assistive Listening 5
Access ticket prices 6
Auslan Interpreted Events7
Audio Described Events and Touch Tours 8
Events with Highly Visual Content 11
Adelaide Writers’ Week Access 13
Calendar of Events 14
Map18
AccessInformation
The Adelaide Festival aims to make its performances and events as accessible as possible to the largest audience.
Detailed Access information can be found at adelaidefestival.com.au/2015/access
Or by phoning the Adelaide Festival (08) 8216 4444
There are a number of alternative versions of the 2015 Adelaide Festival program available on our website including:
- An audio program
- A large print text-only program
- Rich Text Format (RTF)
- Auslan program description videos
- Braille on request
The Adelaide Festival website has been created to be as accessible as possible for all users.
adelaidefestival.com.au
The website has a dedicated Access Menu located on the right hand side of the main navigation bar, including font and size adjustment.
On every event page and some author pages, there are videos and audio versions of the page information. Each event in the festival program contains detailed access information for that event in the booking guide and on the website.
For up to date Adelaide Festival information sign up for Festival Insider, follow the Adelaide Festival on Twitter and Facebook and regularly check the Access Pages at adelaidefestival.com.au
We also encourage you to sign up with Access2Arts access2arts.org.aufor regular updates and offers to accessible arts events.
When booking tickets please inform staff of any access requirements to ensure that suitable seating is allocated or other necessary access arrangements are made.
Festival tickets are sold through three ticketing agencies, each with varying transaction, credit card and processing charges depending on where and how you purchase your ticket.
Phone:
BASS 131 246
Ticketek13 28 49 (Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton)Special Needs and Companion Card bookings is available on 1300 665 915
Ticketmaster 136 100 (Mogwai)
In Person:Tickets are available at ticketing outlets.
Outlet details: bass.net.au,ticketek.com.au or ticketmaster.com.au
The Adelaide Festival is a Companion Card Affiliate. Companion Card holders qualify for concession price tickets and a second ticket at no cost for their companion.
Venue Facilities
Wheelchair Access indicates access for individuals with limited mobility, including wheelchair users.
Venue Access
All festival venues have full wheelchair access with the exception of St Peter’s Cathedral.
Detailed information on venue access is available at adelaidefestival.com.au
Power Wheel Chair Battery Charging Points
Wheelchair recharge stations are available at Pioneer Women’s Memorial Garden. Staff and volunteers on site will be more than happy to help you if you require assistance.
Assistive Listening Loops are available in the following venues:
Festival Theatre
Dunstan Playhouse
Space Theatre
Her Majesty’s Theatre
Elder Hall
Adelaide Town Hall
(When booking tickets please notify ticketing staff that you will require assistive listening)
Access Ticket Prices
Black Diggers
Her Majesty’s Theatre, 58 Grote Street
Wed 11 Mar, 6.30pm (Touch Tour 5.30pm)
$15
Beauty and the Beast
Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
Sun 15 Mar 5pm (Touch Tour 4pm)
$15
Beckett Triptych
State Theatre Company Scenic Workshop and Rehearsal Room, Adelaide Festival Centre
Tue 10 Mar 6.30pm (Touch Tour 5.30pm)
Sat 14 Mar 2pm (Touch Tour 1pm)
$27 (through BASS group bookings)
Jack and the Beanstalk
Odeon Theatre, 57a Queen Street, Norwood
Wed 4 Mar 10.30am
$10
Please refer to show information. When booking Access priced tickets please inform the operator of any access requirements and that you are looking to book using the Access special offer – 131 246 BASS
Auslan Interpreted Events
During an Auslan interpreted performance an interpreter stands is clearly visible to the audience, and interprets the spoken word and sound effects for Deaf patrons who require Auslan.
The following events are Auslan interpreted.
Beauty and the Beast
Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
Sun 15 Mar 5pm
Sun 15 Mar 4pm (Touch Tour)
The Black RoseTrent Parke
Art Gallery of South Australia
Selected times
Adelaide Writers’ Week: Kids Days`
Pioneer Women’s Memorial Garden
Sat 28 Feb – Sun 1 Mar 9am - 3pm
You can request Auslan interpreting services at an Adelaide Writers’ Week event by downloading the Auslan Request Form at adelaidefestival.com.au or by phoning 8216 4444 by Friday 30 January 2015.
Audio Described Events
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 foyers of each venue near box office – from one hour prior to show time.
Is a guided and/or tactile tour prior to a live performance, visual art or museum exhibitions.
The touch tour is an opportunity for you to explore the set, handle some props and receive an introduction from representative(s) of the company.
Touch tours are free and take place 60 minutes before the performance.
The following shows are audio described and include a touch tour:
BLINC
“A free public event of unprecedented scale and significance, BLINC transforms Elder Park and surrounds into a giant spectacular outdoor digital art gallery, every night of the festival.”
Audio Description tours
Meet every Tuesday and Wednesday at 8.30pm leaving from the Blinc Information Booth, Elder Park.
Tue 3 March 8.30pm
Wed 4 March 8.30pm
Tue 10 March 8.30pm
Wed 11 March 8.30pm
Black Diggers
Her Majesty’s Theatre, 58 Grote Street
Wed 11 Mar 6.30pm (Touch Tour 5.30pm)
Beauty and the Beast
Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
Sun 15 Mar 5pm (Touch Tour 4pm)
Beckett Triptych
State Theatre Company Scenic Workshop and Rehearsal Room, Adelaide Festival Centre
Tue 10 Mar 6.30pm (Touch Tour 5.30pm)
Sat 14 Mar 2pm (Touch Tour 1pm)
Jack and the Beanstalk
Odeon Theatre, 57a Queen Street, Norwood
Wed 4 Mar 10.30am
Pre-show audio notes will be available to listen to on the Adelaide Festival website closer to the event.
If you would like pre-show audio notes sent to you on CD or for more information on Audio Described Events please contact Access2Arts.
Phone 8463 1689
Events with Highly Visual Content
These events are highly visual but may be partly subtitled or include dialogue, background music and / or sounds.
Mixed Rep
Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet
Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
Fri 6 Mar - Sun 8 Mar 8pm
Orbo Novo
Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet
Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
Sat 7 Mar - Sun 8 Mar 2pm
Azimut
Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
Fri 27 Feb - Sat 28 Feb 7.30pm
Sun 1 Mar 6pm
Nufonia Must Fall
Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
Wed 4 Mar - Sat 7 Mar 7pm
Sat 7 Mar 2pm
Bill Viola
Art Gallery of South Australia
Fri 27 Feb - Sun 29 Mar 10am - 5pm
Queen’s Theatre
Tue - Fri, 6pm - 10pm / Sat, Sun and Public Holidays,
12pm - 10pm / Closed Mon 2 Mar
St Peter’s Cathedral - Lady Chapel
Fri 27 Feb - Sat 28 Feb 10am - 11pm
Sun 1 Mar - Sun 15 Mar 10am - 4pm
Mon - Sat, 10am - 4pm
Sun, 12pm - 6pm
The Black Rose
Trent Parke
Art Gallery of South Australia
Fri 27 Feb - Sun 29 Mar 10am - 5pm
For more information on what Adelaide Festival of Arts has on offer visitadelaidefestival.com.au
The Adelaide Writers’ Week information booth is located at the Pioneer Women’s Memorial Garden.
Available resources include:
USB drives containing audio versions of the list of authors and information on the availability of their books in alternative formats.
Additionally, Braille Adelaide Writers’ Week programs and a tactile map of the Writers’ Week site will be available at the information booth.
You can request Auslan interpreting services at an Adelaide Writers’ Week event by downloading the Auslan Request Form at adelaidefestival.com.auor by phoning 8216 4444 by Friday 30 January 2015.
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Calendar of Events
Venue / Date Span / / / / /Beckett Triptych / State Theatre Company Workshop / Fri 20 Feb – Sun 15 Mar / Tue 10 Mar 6:30pm
Sat 14 Mar 2pm / Tue 10 Mar 5:30pm
Sat 14 Mar 1pm
Bill Viola / Various venues / Fri 27 Feb – Sun 15 Mar /
Blinc / Elder Park / surrounds / Fri 27 – Sun 15 Mar / Mar 3, 4, 10, 11 8:30pm
Riverrun / Dunstan Playhouse / Thur 26 Feb – Mon 2 Mar
Azimut / Festival Theatre / Fri 27 Feb – Sun 1 Mar / ALL /
Adelaide Writers’ Week / Pioneer Women's Memorial Garden / Sat 28 Feb – Thur 5 Mar / On request / Selected sessions / ALL
Tommy / Her Majesty’s Theatre / Thur 26 Feb – Sun 1 Mar / ALL
Venue / Date Span / / / / /
Adelaide Writers’ Week Kids’ Weekend / Pioneer Women's Memorial Garden / Sat 28 Feb – Sun 1 Mar / See pg 9
Jack and the Beanstalk / Odeon Theatre / Sat 28 Feb – Sun 8 Mar / Wed 4 Mar
10:30pm
House of Dreams
(Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra) / Adelaide Town Hall / Mon 2 Mar / ALL
SmallWaR / Space Theatre / Mon 2 Mar – Wed 4 Mar / ALL
Gavin Bryars in Residence / Elder Hall and Town Hall / Tue 3 Mar – Thur 5 Mar / ALL
Nufonia Must Fall / Dunstan Playhouse / Wed 4 Mar – Sat 7 Mar / ALL /
Venue / Date Span / / / / /
Richard Thompson Electric Trio / Her Majesty’s Theatre / Thur 5 Mar / ALL
La Merda / Space Theatre / Thur 5 Mar – Sun 8 Mar / ALL
Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet / Festival Theatre / Fri 6 Mar – Sun 8 Mar / ALL /
The Black Rose Trent Parke / Art Gallery of South Australia / Sun 14 Mar – Sun 10 May / Selected times /
Beauty and the Beast / Dunstan Playhouse / Tue 10 Mar – Sun 15 Mar / Sun 15 Mar 5pm / Sun 15 Mar 4pm / Sun 15 Mar 5pm / ALL
The Cardinals / Flinders Street Baptist Church / Wed 11 Mar – Sat 14 Mar / Visual show performed without words
Black Diggers / Her Majesty’s Theatre / Tue 10 Mar – Sat 14 Mar / Wed 11 Mar 6:30pm / Wed 11 Mar 5:30pm / ALL
Venue / Date Span / / / / /
Remember Tomorrow (Australian String Quartet) / Adelaide Town Hall / Wed 11 Mar / ALL
The Experiment / Space Theatre / Wed 11 Mar – Sat 14 Mar / ALL
Blow the Bloody Doors Off!! / Adelaide Town Hall / Thur 12 Mar / ALL
Fela! The Concert / Festival Theatre / Thur 12 Mar – Sat 14 Mar / ALL
The stellar 2015 Adelaide Festival program features 42 music, theatre, dance and visual arts events alongside Adelaide Writers’ Week. The line-up includes 22 Australian premieres and 26 events exclusive to Adelaide. Visit adelaidefestival.com.au for full program details as well as under 30 priced tickets.
For up to date information, further booking details or to receive this information in an
alternative format visit adelaidefestival.com.au
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