Access & accessibility

Descriptive subtitles

Descriptive subtitling is a service for hearing-impaired or deaf people.

Every Monday the Depot programme includes a selection of films with descriptive subtitles – a transcription of the film’s dialogue, in English, along the bottom of the screen. A description of the sounds in the film is also included. Caption subtitled screenings are helpful for people with a hearing impairment – and also for those who just struggle with strong English language accents.

Our programme also includes many films subtitled into English from other languages. These may also be suitable for deaf or hearing-impaired audiences but won’t always include additional descriptions of sounds.

Please note: Descriptive subtitles are produced by the film distributors and, as it’s a costly process, not all distributors have a policy of providing caption subtitles for all of their films.

All auditoria are fitted with infrared hearing systems. Depot can provide special headphones, or you can plug in your own hearing aid via a lanyard. There are hearing loops around the box office and food counter.

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For more information email or call 01273 525354

Upcoming Descriptive Subtitles Screenings
The Fantastic Four: First Steps 12A
Against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel's First Family is forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond.
Mon 11th Aug
14:4517:3020:15
Thu 14th Aug
20:15
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.
Mon 11th Aug
15:05
Friendship 15
Suburban dad Craig falls hard for his charismatic new neighbour Austin, as Craig's attempts to make an adult male friend threaten to ruin both of their lives.
Mon 11th Aug
20:30
Bring Her Back 18
A brother and sister uncover a terrifying ritual at the secluded home of their new foster mother.
Tue 12th Aug
20:15
The Legend of Ochi 12A
In a remote village on the island of Carpathia, a shy farm girl named Yuri is raised to fear an elusive animal species known as ochi.
Wed 13th Aug
15:45
The Life of Chuck TBC
In this extraordinary story of an ordinary man, Charles 'Chuck' Krantz experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained in all of us.
Fri 22nd Aug
20:30
Mon 25th Aug
20:30
Sorry, Baby 15
Something bad happened to Agnes. But life goes on… for everyone around her, at least.
Mon 25th Aug
20:45
Sat 23rd Aug
20:45
The Roses 15
Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy and Theo: successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing.
Sat 30th Aug
17:15
Sun 31st Aug
20:15
Mon 1st Sep
14:0017:1520:15
Tue 2nd Sep
17:15
NT Live : Mrs. Warren’s Profession TBC
Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter.
Mon 27th Oct
20:15

It is our policy that all our Monday screenings use descriptive subtitles where the distributors make the film available in that format.