Mayflower Theatre
Overview
As the largest theatre on the South Coast, with its rich heritage and magnificent 2,271-seat auditorium, Mayflower Theatre is more than a venue, it’s an experience. From dazzling West End blockbusters and gripping drama to breathtaking ballet, powerful opera, sensational live music and side-splitting comedy, the world’s very best touring productions take centre stage right here. Mayflower believes that live performance should be accessible to everyone. Our teams have been trained to support all our customers needs and are always learning. Our aim is to provide accessible and high-quality entertainment, that can be enjoyed by the largest audience possible. We are continually striving to achieve this goal. Both Mayflower Theatre and Mayflower Studios have a shared vision for their place in Southampton and work together under the Mayflower brand to support each other to reach their goals of providing inspiring experiences for all.
Contact details
Commercial Road Southampton Hampshire South East SO15 1GE GB
https://www.mayflower.org.uk/visit/access/
https://app.accesscard.online/apply/mayflower/form/
Access Card notes
We offer 50% off for a Personal Assistant ticket, as well as the ability to book reserved seats for wheelchair users, people with visual impairments, hearing loss and their companions online.
Nimbus operates the venues Access Registration Scheme on their behalf. The venue or event has their own Digital Access Pass. *The information in this listing is submitted by the provider*.
A free registration is available at this venue as an alternative to an Access Card. Please use the link below to begin your application. Please note, if you already have an Access Card, you don't need to apply again. Simply provide your name and Access Card ID number to the venue. Click here to start your registration
Access guidance
- There are a few options for level access within the theatre. You can enter the foyer and access a lift to the Rear Circle and Rear Stalls through automatic doors to the left of the main entrances. To the right of the main entrances is our Accessible Entrance to a lounge and Rear Stalls. You can also access the front stalls, level up to row K, through the side entrance at the bottom of the alleyway.
- Assistance Dogs Welcome
- You will be entitled to 50% off for a Personal Assistant ticket.
- Captioned Performances: Captions are displayed via electronic boards either side of the stage at the same time as words are spoken or sung. Sound effects or off-stage noises can also be included. This service is intended to help people with any degree of hearing loss. Signed Performances: The interpreter usually stands to the right of the stage as the audience looks at it. Seats are reserved in Front Stalls until two weeks before the performance for patrons and their companions wishing to take advantage of signed performances.
- Live commentary on what is happening on stage is relayed to headphone-style receivers through our infra-red system. If you would like to take advantage of this service please ask to reserve a receiver at the time of booking as we have a limited number available- a deposit is required. For these performances, seats in the front row have been set aside for people with assistance dogs.
- Relaxed Performances: A specially adapted and relaxed performance for customers with a wide range of disabilities and for those on the autistic spectrum.