For information regarding accessibility at the venue, please visit the Capitol Theatre website. There you’ll find information about wheelchair and transfer seating, wheelchair bookings, companion card bookings, hearing loop, service dogs, distance from seat to stage, and more. A virtual tour of the theatre allows you to virtually walk through the auditorium before your visit.

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

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.

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.

At this performance, audience members will be encouraged to be completely themselves during the show – to make sounds, move around, fidget or use noise cancelling headphones.

Based on an assessment by Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) 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. Before the show, a pre-show welcome will take place (introducing some of the characters, sensory-significant scenes and volume of the orchestra). During the show, subtle changes will be made to the lights and sound.

Relaxed Performance Visual Story (Coming Soon)

Disney Theatrical Group is proud to be partnering with Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) 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.

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

Disney Theatrical Group is proud to be partnering with Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) and Amaze to offer a relaxed performance of Beauty and the Beast the Musical in Melbourne on Saturday 22 March 2025 at 1:30pm.

At this performance, audience members will be encouraged to be completely themselves during the show – to make sounds, move around, fidget or use noise cancelling headphones.

Based on an assessment by Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) 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. Before the show, a pre-show welcome will take place (introducing some of the characters, sensory-significant scenes and volume of the orchestra). During the show, subtle changes will be made to the lights and sound.

If you would like the opportunity to Meet Your Seat before the performance, please contact Her Majesty’s Theatre to arrange a time that suits you best.

VISUAL STORY – RELAXED PERFORMANCE

Relaxed Performance Visual Story can be downloaded here. A Visual Story for the Relaxed Performance has also been created in a video format. This can be viewed below:

Relaxed performances will also be held in Adelaide and Perth with dates and details to be announced in 2025.