Accessibility & Inclusion

For information regarding accessibility at the venue, please call QTIX on 136 246 for further details or visit the QPAC website. There you’ll find information about wheelchair and transfer seating, wheelchair bookings, companion card bookings, hearing services, service dogs, distance from seat to stage, and more.

To cater to a diverse set of needs, Beauty and the Beast the Musical is thrilled to offer the following performances on specific dates in Brisbane.

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 can be accessed below under the Relaxed Performance information.

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE
Sunday 5 May 2024, 1PM

At this performance, the audience will be able to listen to live verbal commentary on the visual elements of the show.

Audio Described bookings can be made through the the group sales team, please call (07) 3840 7466.

RELAXED PERFORMANCE
Saturday 11 May 2024, 1:30PM

Disney Theatrical Group is proud to be partnering with Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect), Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) and Autism Queensland to offer a relaxed performance of Beauty and the Beast on Saturday the 11th of May at 1:30 pm. 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.

What is a Relaxed Performance? 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.

Based on an assessment by Aspect’s Autistic staff, modifications will be made to the show, foyers and the entire experience, to consider and care for those who may need specific supports. There will be extra staff on hand and dedicated quiet areas.

During the performance, nuanced adjustments will be made to both the lighting and sound levels to accommodate sensory sensitivities, ensuring a more comfortable and enjoyable experience for all attendees.

Click Here to Access the Relaxed Performance Visual Story

 

Is there a “Meet Your Seat” Experience available? Before the relaxed performance you can visit your seat in person. Guided by a QPAC staff member, this visit will show you how to get to your seat, the size of your seat and the view of the stage from your seat. Visit times available:

Tuesday 30 April 11:00am – 12:30pm

Tuesday 7 May 11:00am – 12:30pm

Please register your interest by emailing accessibility@qpac.com.au.

AUSLAN INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE
Sunday 19 May 2024, 1PM

At this performance, an experienced Auslan theatre interpreter will stand to the side of the stage and interpret the story into Auslan, signing live.