Integrated signed performances of pantomime Aladdin to return to Victoria Theatre Halifax
This festive season, the Victoria Theatre in Halifax will offer fully integrated British Sign Language (BSL) performances of this year’s pantomime Aladdin.
The Victoria Theatre remains one of only a handful of venues in the UK to champion fully integrated BSL performances of its pantomime.
Unlike traditional side of stage interpreted performances, two BSL interpreters are in full costume, completely immersed in the performance.
The signer blends seamlessly into the performance, allowing deaf and hard of hearing audiences to watch the drama, comedy, and magic unfold without having to look back and forth between the stage and a static interpreter.
By being part of the cast, the interpreter can capture the tone, pace, and exaggerated, energetic emotional characteristics of the pantomime.
"We are incredibly proud to be one of the few venues in the country offering this truly inclusive experience," said Tim Fagan, Theatres Manager.
"Pantomime is all about community and shared laughter.
"By integrating our BSL interpreters into the performance, we ensure that our deaf and hard-of-hearing audience members are right in the middle of the magic, not just watching from the edge."
Aladdin runs from Friday, December 11 to Sunday, January 3 2027.
The two scheduled integrated signed performances are on Tuesday, December 29 at 6.30pm and Wednesday, December 30 at 1pm, as well as a side of stage BSL interpreted performance on Wednesday, December 16 at 10am for school groups.
For more information or to book tickets, visit www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/whats-on/aladdin or call the Box Office on 01422 351158.