Edinburgh International Festival
Every August, the Edinburgh International Festival brings audiences together with the world’s leading artists for 3 weeks of exhilarating live music, theatre, opera and dance. The programme offers audio description, touch tours, captioning and BSL interpretation for a range of productions as well as relaxed performances. D/deaf and disabled people are entitled to a 30% discount. Free tickets are available for essential companions.
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https://www.eif.co.uk
https://www.eif.co.uk
Email
access@eif.co.uk
access@eif.co.uk
Phone
0131 473 2056
0131 473 2056
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Forthcoming events
Coppélia
Beloved classical ballet 'Coppélia' is reimagined for the digital age in Scottish Ballet's darkly comic new production.Presented by: Edinburgh International FestivalPrice(s): £21–£46Audio Describer(s): Emma-Jane McHenry & Fiona Pedgrift
Touch Tour: 1.15pm
Optimum seating position: Ask Box OfficeWebsite
https://www.eif.co.uk/accessEmail
access@eif.co.ukA Wee Journey
Medea
National Theatre of Scotland brings Liz Lochhead's acclaimed adaptation of the classical Greek tragedy to Edinburgh.Presented by: Edinburgh International FestivalPrice(s): £37BSL Interpreter(s): Greg Colquhoun and Yvonne Strain
BSL interpreter integrated into performance. Audience is standing only in the main hall, unallocated. Allocated seating in the gallery. Space will be reserved at the front for BSL users.Phone
+44 (0)131 473 2056Dedicated Access Staff Contact
Hub Tickets Access Line - +44 (0)131 473 2056Muster Station: Leith
Experience this immersive performance exploring themes of crisis and exile, celebrating the Festival's four-year residency at Leith Academy.Presented by: Edinburgh International FestivalPrice(s): £25BSL Interpreter(s): Paul Belmonte and Rachel Amey. Interpreters integrated into performance.
This is a promenade performance where audiences walk around the venue. Please make yourself to known to front of house on arrival so that the interpreter can be best positioned.Website
https://www.eif.co.uk/accessEmail
access@eif.co.ukPhone
+44(0) 131 473 2056Text Relay
18001 0131 473 2056Dedicated Access Staff Contact
Jess Freeman, Customer Experience and Access OfficerA Wee Journey
Live music, choreography and storytelling combine to create a compelling exploration of migration experiences.Presented by: Edinburgh International FestivalPrice(s): £15Audio Describer(s): Emma-Jane McHenry
Touch Tour: 6.15pm - meet in the foyer
Unreserved seating. Front of House staff will seat you appropriately.Website
https://www.eif.co.uk/accessEmail
access@eif.co.ukPhone
0131 473 2056Text Relay
18001 0131 473 2056Dedicated Access Staff Contact
BSL bookings via signlive.co.ukDetention Dialogues
A series of verbatim scripts featuring the voices and powerful stories of refugees from around the world.Presented by: Edinburgh International FestivalPrice(s): £10BSL Interpreter(s): Catherine King & Lauren Lister
Unreserved seating. Front of House staff will seat you appropriately.Website
https://www.eif.co.uk/accessEmail
access@eif.co.ukPhone
0131 473 2056Text Relay
18001 0131 473 2056Dedicated Access Staff Contact
BSL bookings via signlive.co.ukAn Untitled Love
Presented by: Edinburgh International FestivalPrice(s): £16–£31Audio Describer(s): Emma-Jane McHenry
Touch Tour: 6.45pm - meet in the foyer
Optimum seating position: Centre Stalls & Grand CircleWebsite
https://www.eif.co.uk/accessEmail
access@eif.co.ukPhone
+44 (0)131 473 2056Text Relay
18001 0131 473 2056Dedicated Access Staff Contact
BSL bookings via signlive.co.ukMedea
National Theatre of Scotland brings Liz Lochhead's acclaimed adaptation of the classical Greek tragedy to Edinburgh.Presented by: Edinburgh International FestivalPrice(s): £37Ask Box OfficePhone
+44 (0)131 473 2056Dedicated Access Staff Contact
Hub Tickets Access Line - +44 (0)131 473 2056as british as a watermelon
Join queer Zimbabwean performer mandla rae for this colourful and personal exploration of childhood migration memories.Presented by: Edinburgh International FestivalPrice(s): £15BSL Interpreter(s): Interpreter Lauren Lister.
Unreserved seating. Front of House staff will seat you appropriately.Website
https://www.eif.co.uk/accessEmail
access@eif.co.ukPhone
0131 473 2056Text Relay
18001 0131 473 2056Dedicated Access Staff Contact
BSL bookings via signlive.co.ukYou Know We Belong Together
A cast of actors use music, dance and video to tell their stories in this uplifting exploration of living with Down syndrome.Presented by: Edinburgh International FestivalPrice(s): £21–£26BSL Interpreter(s): Amy Cheskin - interpreter integrated into performance.
Optimum seating position: Front StallsWebsite
https://www.eif.co.uk/accessEmail
access@eif.co.ukPhone
+44 (0)131 473 2056Text Relay
18001 0131 473 2056Dedicated Access Staff Contact
BSL bookings via signlive.co.ukMuster Station: Leith
Experience this immersive performance exploring themes of crisis and exile, celebrating the Festival's four-year residency at Leith Academy.Presented by: Edinburgh International FestivalPrice(s): £25BSL Interpreter(s): Paul Belmonte and Rachel Amey. Interpreters integrated into performance.
This is a promenade performance where audiences walk around the venue. Please make yourself to known to front of house on arrival so that the interpreter can be best positioned.Website
https://www.eif.co.uk/accessEmail
access@eif.co.ukPhone
+44(0) 131 473 2056Text Relay
18001 0131 473 2056Dedicated Access Staff Contact
Jess Freeman, Customer Experience and Access OfficerMedea
National Theatre of Scotland brings Liz Lochhead's acclaimed adaptation of the classical Greek tragedy to Edinburgh.Presented by: Edinburgh International FestivalPrice(s): £37Audio Describer(s): Bridget Stevens & Lydia Kerr
Ask Box OfficePhone
+44 (0)131 473 2056Dedicated Access Staff Contact
Hub Tickets Access Line - +44 (0)131 473 2056Medea
You Know We Belong Together
A cast of actors use music, dance and video to tell their stories in this uplifting exploration of living with Down syndrome.Presented by: Edinburgh International FestivalPrice(s): £21–£26BSL Interpreter(s): Amy Cheskin - Interpreter integrated into performance.
Optimum seating position: Front StallsWebsite
https://www.eif.co.uk/accessEmail
access@eif.co.ukPhone
+44 (0)131 473 2056Text Relay
18001 0131 473 2056Dedicated Access Staff Contact
BSL bookings via signlive.co.ukYou Know We Belong Together
A cast of actors use music, dance and video to tell their stories in this uplifting exploration of living with Down syndrome.Presented by: Edinburgh International FestivalPrice(s): £21–£26Audio Describer(s): Caroline Jaquet
Touch Tour: 6.15pm - meet in the foyer
Ask Box OfficeBSL Interpreter(s): Amy Cheskin - Interpreter integrated into performance.
Ask Box OfficePhone
+44 (0)131 473 2056Dedicated Access Staff Contact
Hub Tickets Access Line - +44 (0)131 473 2056as british as a watermelon
Join queer Zimbabwean performer mandla rae for this colourful and personal exploration of childhood migration memories.Presented by: Edinburgh International FestivalPrice(s): £15Unreserved seating. Front of House staff will seat you appropriately.Website
https://www.eif.co.uk/accessEmail
access@eif.co.ukPhone
0131 473 2056Text Relay
18001 0131 473 2056Dedicated Access Staff Contact
BSL bookings via signlive.co.ukYou Know We Belong Together
A cast of actors use music, dance and video to tell their stories in this uplifting exploration of living with Down syndrome.Presented by: Edinburgh International FestivalPrice(s): £21–£26BSL Interpreter(s): Amy Cheskin - Interpreter integrated into performance.
Optimum seating position: Front StallsOptimum seating position: Mid-Stalls or Grand CircleWebsite
https://www.eif.co.uk/accessEmail
access@eif.co.ukPhone
+44 (0)131 473 2056Text Relay
18001 0131 473 2056Dedicated Access Staff Contact
BSL bookings via signlive.co.ukYou Know We Belong Together
A cast of actors use music, dance and video to tell their stories in this uplifting exploration of living with Down syndrome.Presented by: Edinburgh International FestivalPrice(s): £21–£26BSL Interpreter(s): Amy Cheskin - interpreter integrated into performance.
Optimum seating position: Front StallsWebsite
https://www.eif.co.uk/accessEmail
access@eif.co.ukPhone
+44 (0)131 473 2056Text Relay
18001 0131 473 2056Dedicated Access Staff Contact
BSL bookings via signlive.co.ukJungle Book reimagined
Discover a new retelling of Kipling’s classic as the Akram Khan Company transplants Mowgli’s journey into the modern world.Presented by: Edinburgh International FestivalPrice(s): £21–£39Audio Describer(s): Emma-Jane McHenry
Optimum seating position: Ask Box OfficeWebsite
https://www.eif.co.uk/accessEmail
access@eif.co.uk
