Deaf children and those who are hard of hearing are being treated to days at the theatre for special performances with sign language or captions.
The performances are often their first experience of live theatre for the first time.
They are being paid for by the London Freemasons lodge in Holborn, which has given £5,500 to the Go Live Theatre Projects charity to run special ‘theatre days’.
“This means we can transform more young lives with the power of theatre,” the projects’ chief executive Sita McIntosh said. “We run accessible days out for these children which are important to them and their families.”
The charity also puts on drama workshops with sign language for youngsters who have never been to the theatre before.
The workshops “unlock possibilities” to experience live performances along with theatre trips where they may otherwise be unable to go to because of physical or social barriers.
London Freemasons’ Paul King said: “Giving children who are deaf or hard of hearing experience of the theatre enriches their lives and gives them an interest in the arts.”
The ‘theatre days’ are being used to help make live shows accessible to youngsters who need special care and support.
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