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
Zootropolis 2 PG
After cracking the biggest case in Zootopia's history, rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find their partnership isn't as solid as they thought.
Mon 22nd Dec
10:3013:00
Mon 29th Dec
10:45
Wed 31st Dec
10:30
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants PG
Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following The Flying Dutchman – a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate – on a seafaring adventure.
Mon 22nd Dec
13:15
Tue 23rd Dec
13:20
Fri 26th Dec
12:25
Mon 29th Dec
11:0013:20
Wicked: For Good PG
As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time.
Mon 22nd Dec
15:30
Avatar: Fire and Ash 3D 12A
In the wake of the devastating war against the RDA and the loss of their eldest son, Jake Sully and Neytiri face a new threat on Pandora: the Ash People, a violent and power-hungry Na'vi.
Mon 22nd Dec
16:00
Mon 29th Dec
16:0011:45
Goodbye June 15
Four siblings' lives change drastically when their ailing mother takes a turn for the worse over the holiday season.
Mon 22nd Dec
17:50
Avatar: Fire and Ash 12A
In the wake of the devastating war against the RDA and the loss of their eldest son, Jake Sully and Neytiri face a new threat on Pandora: the Ash People, a violent and power-hungry Na'vi.
Mon 22nd Dec
19:00
Mon 29th Dec
19:00
Sun 28th Dec
11:00
Mon 22nd Dec
11:00
Fackham Hall 15
A new porter who embarks on an unlikely relationship with the youngest daughter of a prominent English family.
Mon 22nd Dec
20:15
Sentimental Value 15
Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film.
Sat 27th Dec
20:00
Mon 29th Dec
16:3020:05
Thu 1st Jan
17:00
Marty Supreme 15
Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.
Mon 29th Dec
15:4519:50
Song Sung Blue 12A
Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams.
Sat 3rd Jan
14:30
London Short Film Festival presents My Eye Is My Ear 18
A long-standing highlight for Deaf audiences at LSFF, My Eye Is My Ear presents a selection of new UK short films exploring Deaf lives, culture and identity.
Mon 26th Jan
18:15

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