Access & accessibility

Audio described (AD)

Depot offers a selection of AD (audio described) screenings for blind and visually-impaired customers. It’s a bit like the commentary on a sports event.

Equipped with a pair of special headphones, or plugged into your own hearing aid via a lanyard, the system will provide a explanation of the on-screen action in the gaps in the dialogue and sound effects, while the film soundtrack is delivered through the speakers in the normal way.

At Depot, we also have induction loops above the ticket office, food and drink counters and in the Studio. All auditoria are fitted with infrared hearing systems.

Please note, audio description has to be produced by the film distributors. It’s a costly process so not all distributors have a policy of providing AD for all their films.

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For more information email or call 01273 525354

 

Audio Description is completely imperceptible to other (sighted) patrons – it can only be heard if wearing the special headphones or lanyard.


Upcoming audio described performances

Parent & Baby ONLY: Superman 12A

Parent & baby screening: Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent.


Mon 14th Jul to Mon 14th Jul

Superman 12A

Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent.


Sat 12th Jul to Thu 17th Jul

CBeebies Musical: The Great Ice Cream Hunt U

When all the ice creams go missing, Lolly the cow and Pinecone the hedgehog team up for a musical road trip to save the Empress of Storyland's Summer Send-Off!


Sat 12th Jul to Sun 13th Jul

The Ballad of Wallis Island 12A

Eccentric lottery winner Charles lives alone on a island but dreams of hiring his favourite musician, Herb McGwyer, to play a private gig. Unbeknownst to Herb, Charles has also hired his ex-bandmate.


Sun 13th Jul to Thu 17th Jul