Dan Daw Creative Projects (GB/Australien)

SURTITLES
The English spoken text is surtitled in German. The surtitles contain additional information about sounds and music.

FOR PEOPLE WITH MOBILITY DISABILITIES
The Dampfzentrale is wheelchair accessible. Stairlifts are available to the foyer, the hall Turbinensaal, and the toilets. An Access Friend will be happy to assist you with the lifts, or you can use the Eurokey. The theatre has an accessible toilet.

RELAXED PERFORMANCE
This is a Relaxed Performance. Freedom of movement and audience noises are explicitly welcome. You are welcome to take breaks at any time, leave the theatre hall, and return when you’re ready.
Alternative seating (seats, cushions, etc.) is available. Beanbags are available in the front row for you to sit on. You can sit, lie down, or change seats during the performance. Babies and children are welcome.

Please note that Relaxed Performances focus on adapting the theatre environment, not the content of the performance. Check the content notes and sensory trigger warnings for further details.

This production addresses experiences of being othered and reflects on negative experiences with medical services.
The production includes scenes of physical exhaustion and moments that may be interpreted as depictions of pain.
The production contains references to childhood experiences, descriptions of sexual experiences, swearing, nudity, and tattoos.
The production features audience interaction – the integrated captions prompt the audience to read out loud. No one is singled out and is asked specifically to join in. Participation is entirely optional.

SENSORY TRIGGERS

• Loud noises

• Bright, intense and flashing lighting effects

• Flashing / moving images and video

• Sudden and rapid movement of objects around the stage, towards audience

• Coins / Cuprolaminophobia

• Total blackout

• Excessive and up close drool or spit

• Haze

They reduce background sounds from around you — such as audience movement, coughing, or rustling.  The show itself remains audible and you will still be able to hear the dialogue, and music.
You can wear the headphones during the whole performance or only when you need them. You can also adjust the volume throughout the show to suit your needs.

A limited number (10) is available at the Pre-Show Access Table before the performance.

Pre-Show Access is an informal, drop-in session before every performance. It begins one hour before the start of every show. There is no need to book – just turn up at the Dampfzentrale between 19:00 and 19:45 (please note some elements of pre-show access are only available for the first 30 minutes as detailed below).

The session is run by the DDCP team and includes:

• Explanations of trigger content in as much or little detail as you need

• Demonstration of the lighting design of the show at it’s brightest*

• Demonstration of the sound design of the show at its loudest*

• The option to choose and reserve a seat.

• Access to the stage and set*

• Try out our Focus Headphones to see if it might help you during the show

• Priority entry to the theatre when the doors open

• Information on the set, props and costume

• Show credits

*only available for the first 30 minutes of pre-show access

The information is also available in written and digital forms for anyone who prefers not to have a conversation with DDCP staff. You can find the PDF here.

SOCIAL STORY
Social stories are used as a tool to prepare people for a public event, such as a theatre performance. Our social stories provide a detailed description of what to expect at the venue and the customs that apply there. You can find the (German) PDF of the «EXXY»social story here.

SPECIAL CHECK-IN
We offer a special check-in option. If for any reason you’d like to avoid the crowded foyer, require a specific seat, assistance due to a mobility impairment, or would like to be picked up at the bus stop, please contact us in advance. A member of our team will accompany you according to your needs.

Register: checkin@auawirleben.ch