Perth Festival is committed to making our events and performances accessible, and presenting work by the world’s leading artists with disability. This commitment addresses a core value of the Festival’s artistic vision to celebrate difference and develop diverse audiences.
Please contact us via any of the following and we will be happy to assist:
Phone 08 6488 8616
Email access@perthfestival.com.au
National Relay Service
You can contact Perth Festival through the National Relay Service.
TTY users phone 133 677
Speak and Listen users phone 1300 555 727
Did you know you can get Festival information in alternative formats?
The Festival brochures are also available:
Please refer to the Perth Festival Access Guide for detailed information about performance venues.
All access performance tickets will be available from the lowest full price in the house for that performance.
For all access bookings including Auslan interpreted, captioning, audio description performances and wheelchair or Companion Card bookings you now have the option to book online, over the phone, in person or via email. Please see below for more details.
Perth Festival are trialling a new booking process for all wheelchair bookings or Companion Card bookings. Tickets can be booked in person, by phone or email as per previous methods. We have now included the option to purchase tickets online, simply log in.
Please note in order for you to be able to purchase tickets online you must first send us specific details so we can ensure your requirements will be met.
For wheelchair bookings please email access@perthfestival.com.au with specifications and dimensions of the wheelchair and any additional user requirements (such as the preference to transfer to a seat). Once we have assigned this into the system we will send you through a confirmation and give you access to the online mode of sale.
Perth Festival supports the Companion Card program. For patrons who require assistance of a companion or carer, a second ticket is issued at no cost to the Companion Card holder. To register for online bookings please email access@perthfestival.com.au with a photo of your card or full details such as CC number, full name and expiry and any user requirements. Once we have assigned this into the system we will send you through a confirmation and give you access to the online mode of sale.
Please contact Perth Festival directly on 08 6488 8616 to assist with your booking or follow the process below to be able to book online.
To register for online bookings please email access@perthfestival.com.au with a photo of your card or full details such as CC number, full name and expiry and any user requirements. Once we have assigned this into the system we will send you through a confirmation and give you access to the online mode of sale.
Festival tickets are sold through various authorised ticketing agents, each with varying transaction, credit card and processing charges, depending on where and how you purchase your ticket. Read our booking conditions for full conditions.
Perth Festival Info Centre: 08 6488 5555.
Access requirements and Companion Card booking are available on 08 6488 8616.
To book tickets for the following venues please call the Access and Companion Card booking numbers listed below:
State Theatre Centre of WA, His Majesty’s Theatre, Subiaco Arts Centre, Quarry Amphitheatre: Perth Theatre Trust 08 6212 9292
Regal Theatre: Ticketek 1300 665 915
Perth Concert Hall: 08 9231 9999
Email your accessible seating request to access@perthfestival.com.au
Please ensure you include the Event Name, Venue, Date and Time and access requirements along with your contact details and our Ticketing staff will contact you to process the payment.
Events held at the State Theatre Centre, His Majesty’s Theatre, Subiaco Arts Centre and Quarry Amphitheatre can be purchased at any Perth Theatre Trust venue.
Events held at Regal Theatre can be purchased at any Ticketek outlet.
Film tickets for UWA Somerville can be purchased at the door prior to the start of the film, subject to availability.
Tickets to events at Perth Concert Hall can be purchased from the foyer box office.
Perth Festival is trialing a new bookings system for all access bookings. You can now book for all access bookings online including Auslan interpreted, captioning, audio description and wheelchair and Companion Cards.
WHEELCHAIR & COMPANION BOOKINGS
Patrons making wheelchair or Companion Card bookings online need to send specific details so we can ensure your requirements will be met.
For wheelchair bookings please email access@perthfestival.com.au with specifications and dimensions of the wheelchair and any additional user requirements (such as the preference to transfer to a seat). We will send confirmation of your request and give you access to book online.
For patrons who require the assistance of a companion or carer, a second ticket is issued at no cost to the Companion Card holder. To register for online bookings please email access@perthfestival.com.au with a photo of your card or full details such as Companion Card number, full name and expiry and any user requirements. We will send confirmation of your request and give you access to book online.
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Wheelchair accessible The wheelchair symbol indicates that the venue/location is wheelchair accessible. |
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Assistive listening Assistive listening systems provide hearing augmentation and amplification |
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No music or dialogue |
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Fully surtitled or have minimal dialogue Some background music and/or sounds |
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Partially surtitled or includes dialogue Background music and/or sounds |
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Closed captioning For people who are hard of hearing or Deaf, captioning is an accurate text display of a performance in its entirety. Captioning is displayed on personal devices such as mobiles or tablets via the GoTheatrical! Mobile app. Please advise if you require a device to be supplied. |
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Audio description/Tactile Tour Audio describers provide live verbal descriptions of actions, costumes, scenery and other visual elements of the performance between gaps in the dialogue on stage via a personal headset. Tactile Tours allow patrons who are blind or have low vision and their companions to explore the set, props and costumes prior to the performance. Bookings are essential. |
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Auslan interpreting An interpreter stands to one side of the stage and live translates the text and dialogue into Auslan. |
Captioned Performances
Anthem Friday 14 February, 7pm
BLACK TIES Saturday 15 February, 7.30pm
Tao of Glass Friday 21 February, 7pm
I’m a Phoenix, Bitch Saturday 29 February, 7pm
Cloudstreet Sunday 8 March, 12pm
Audio Described Performances
Buŋgul Saturday 8 February, 7pm
Hecate Wednesday 12 February, 7.30pm
Anthem Friday 14 February, 7pm
Bran Nue Dae Saturday 15 February, 2pm
Black Ties Sunday 16 February, 6pm
Tao of Glass Friday 21 February, 7pm
I’m a Phoenix, Bitch Friday 28 February, 7pm
Leviathan Saturday 29 February, 7pm
Highway to Hell Sunday 1 March, 5pm
Cloudstreet Sunday 8 March, 12pm
Films
The Dead Don’t Die 2 – 8 December, 8pm
Auslan Interpreted Performances
Hitchhikers Guide to the Galleries Sunday 9 February, 10am
Anthem Thursday 13 February, 7pm
Black Ties Friday 14 February, 7.30pm
Tao of Glass Thursday 20 February, 7pm
Amanda Palmer there will be no intermission, Saturday 22 February, 7pm
I’m a Phoenix, Bitch Friday 28 February, 7pm
Highway to Hell Sunday 1 March, 5pm
Cloudstreet Wednesday 11 March, 6pm
Literature and Ideas
Dervla McTiernan, Wednesday 19 February, 6.30pm
Bruce Pascoe, Friday 21 February, 7pm
Prize & Prejudice, Saturday 22 February, 9.30am
Rick Morton on Money, Saturday 22 February, 11am
Maria Tumarkin on Power, Saturday 22 February, 12.30pm
Sanam Maher on Sex, Saturday 22 February, 2pm
Story Club at Heartbreak Hotel, Saturday 22 February, 7pm
The Sound of Picture Books, Sunday 23 February, 10.45am & 12pm
Neil Gaiman, Sunday 23 February, 4pm
In addition to the specific shows identified with AUSLAN interpreting we can provide additional services by request.
Please contact Perth Festival with your request. Subject to availability.
Perth Festival presents foreign language films with subtitles and performances in foreign languages with surtitles.
Subtitles are a translation of the dialogue displayed at the bottom of the screen. Surtitles are a translation of the dialogue displayed on a screen above or at the side of the stage.
Perth Festival can provide Braille programs for specific events on request.
Please order by Fri 17 Jan 2020.