Access, Season 1 2024
The arts for everyone
We are committed to making the arts accessible to everyone. Our Season 1 program features many shows with accessible performances, including Auslan Interpreted, Relaxed Elements, Tactile Tours and Audio Description.
Please check each event page for more access information including visual ratings and warnings.
Auslan
An interpreter will stand on one side of the stage or speaker and live translate the text and dialogue into Auslan for these performances and events.
ಒಡಲಾಳ Odalala Exhibition Opening
Wed 3 April, 6.00pm
Performance of Elyas Alavi’s ALAM/ مَلَ ع and Curator Tour
Sat 13 April, 6.30pm
ಒಡಲಾಳ Odalala Artist Talk
Thu 18 April, 6.30pm
The Bridal Lament & Artist Talk
Thu 16 May, 7.30pm
GURR ERA OP & Artist Talk
Thu 13 June, 7.30pm
Auslan on Request
Please notify us 72 hours prior if you would like this service
Neighbourhood Gathering
Wed 14 Feb, 10.30am – midday
ನಿರೀಕ್ಷಣೆ nireekshane – Curator Talk & Tour
Thu 21 March, 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Tactile Tour and Audio Description
Audio describers provide verbal descriptions of actions, costumes, scenery and other visual elements of these performances via personal headsets. A pre-show tactile tour is offered for patrons who are blind or have low vision and their companions to explore the set, props and costumes prior to the performance.
CUDDLE
Thu 22 February, 7.30pm
Performance of Elyas Alavi’s ALAM/ مَلَ ع and Curator Tour
Sat 13 April, 6.30pm
ANITO
Sat 8 June, 2.00pm
Relaxed Performance
These performances focus on adapting sensory elements like lighting and sound, making a show more accessible for a range of audiences. These are judgement-free zones and there is a relaxed attitude to audiences – everyone is free to respond, move, speak, or self-soothe in whatever way they need to enjoy the show.
GURR ERA OP
Sun 16 June, 5.00pm
Relaxed Elements
These are not relaxed performances in the usual sense, audience members are welcome to come and go as they please, be themselves, make noise, stim and respond to the work for the duration.
Dissent
Wed 20 – Sun 24 March, All shows
GURR ERA OP
Wed 12 – Sun 16 June, All shows
ನಿರೀಕ್ಷಣೆ nireekshane Exhibition
Fri 1 March – Sat 27 April
ಒಡಲಾಳ Odalala Exhibition
Wed 3 April – Sat 27 April
Mainit Illusion Exhibition
Mon 19 Feb – Sat 23 March
For more information on Venue Accessibility, please click here.
Should you have any queries, concerns or requests, please don’t hesitate to contact us by calling (03) 9322 3720; text 0447 570 178, or email artshouse@melbourne.vic.gov.au.
Image: I Am (Not) This Body by Leisa Prowd. Developed through The Warehouse Residency. Co-Presented with Melbourne Fringe as part of Season 2, 2023.
Image description: A woman of short stature is performing on stage. She is smiling wearing a red dress and gesturing towards the camera. Around her are mannequins of varying heights, some are dressed, some are standing on the floor. There are a few white sheets scattered around as well.
