Disney Theatrical Group is proud to be partnering with Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia), Autism Association of Western Australia and Crown Perth to offer a relaxed performance of Beauty and the Beast the Musical in Perth on Sunday 21 September 2025 at 12:30pm. This unique and inclusive performance will be tailored, from start to finish, to ensure audience members who may need specific support can attend, engage and feel welcomed.
A relaxed performance means that audience members will be encouraged to be completely themselves during the performance; to make sounds, move around, fidget or use noise cancelling headphones.
Aspect’s Autistic staff assessed the show and recommended modifications for the relaxed performance that considered the diversity of audience preferences, including sensory sensitivities. Adjustments include a visual story that explains the show step by step, inclusive and welcoming language used on the official website and during the ticket buying process, increased staff, and volunteers to assist audience members, turning off all announcements throughout the theatre, and providing a dedicated quiet room and multiple quiet spaces for use by anyone who needs a break from the performance. Amendments to the production for the cast and crew include noise reduction, keeping the house lights dim during the performance, and employing visual cues to act as a ‘pre-warning’ mechanism prior to potentially overwhelming scenes or moments.
A short pre-show welcome has been designed to introduce the audience to certain characters and stage effects that may be unpredictable or sensorially significant in advance. For example, the character of Lumiere’s hands are candles that light up with real fire, which will be explained in an approachable and respectful way to get the audience ready for the performance ahead.
Tickets to the relaxed performance will be available across four price points, $65, $90, $120 and $160 with no additional ticketing fees.
VISUAL STORY – GENERAL PERFORMANCE
If you are attending a general performance of Beauty and the Beast (not the Relaxed Performance), please refer to the below visual story. A Relaxed Performance specific Visual Story will be available closer to the performance date.
JOIN US IN SEPTEMBER FOR ACCESS MONTH PERFORMANCES
Across the month of September, Beauty and the Beast will also host Audio Described and Auslan Interpreted performances. More information about these performances can be found on the Accessibility and Inclusion page on Beauty and the Beast the Musical website.
ACCESS PERFORMANCES FOR PERTH
Audio Described Performance | Saturday 13th September at 2pm
Auslan Interpreted Performance | Saturday 13th September at 2pm
Relaxed Performance | Sunday 21st September at 12:30pm
Tickets are on sale now exclusively via www.beautyandthebeastmusical.com.au
