Accessibility

We want our festival to be accessible to a lot of people. That’s why offer various accessibility provisions. With the programme filter, you can find the performances with these provisions. If you have any questions about accessibility, please feel free to contact Silja Gruner (Office: +41 77 484 71 37 or silja.gruner@auawirleben.ch). 

Translation into sign language

For deaf  people and people with hearing impairments, some performances are translated into Swiss German Sign Language (DSGS). Scored in Silence is played in Sign Language and translated into spoken and written language.

Here you can find all events with translation into Sign Language.

There are also explanatory videos in Swiss German Sign Language (DSGS) for various events:

- Video on the festival theme
- Video of the festival opening and «The Voice of Fingers»
- Video on «Scored in Silence»
- Video on the panel «Thinking differently about access?»
- Video about «Fun Fact»
- Video for «31-ways-back-to-that-Sunday»

Surtitles

Many of the performances are surtitled in German or English. This means that even, for example, those with French spoken text are understandable for a wide audience. Thanks to the surtitles, they are also accessible to hearing-impaired or deaf audience members.

Here you can find all events with surtitles.

For people with visual disabilities

For people with visual disabilities, some performances are made accessible by means of audio description. Live spoken descriptions of the action on stage can be heard via headphones. Some other events are also accessible to people with visual disabilities per se or with another measure.

Here you will find all events accessible to people with visual disabilities.

There are also audio trailers with all the information on various events:

- Audio trailer on the festival theme and general information
- Audio trailer for «Scored in Silence»
- Audio trailer for «MOTHERS A Song for Wartime»
- Audio trailer for the panel «Thinking differently about access?»

For people with mobility disabilities

All venues of the festival are accessible for people with mobility disabilities and have a (wheelchair) accessible toilet.

Relaxed Performances

Some performances take place as Relaxed Performances. The lights are never turned down completely and it is possible to leave the room and come back at any time. Other things that are otherwise disturbing in the theatre, such as talking, are also allowed. We also provide alternative seating and a relaxed space with sensory tools outside the theatre space is available where possible.

Here you can find all the Relaxed Performances.

Free admission

Most events in the Zentrum Markus – Beiz as well as all conversations after the performances are free of charge.

Here you can find all events with free admission.

Special Check-In

At auawirleben you have the option of a Special Check-In. If for any reason you would like to avoid the crowded foyer, require a specific seat, need any mobility assistance or would like to be picked up at the bus station, please contact us in advance (checkin@auawirleben.ch). Someone from the team will accompany you according to your needs.

Here you can find all events with a Special Check-In option. 

Access Friend

At the venues, you will find an Access Friend before, during and after the performances. This person is marked with a purple waistcoat. If you have any questions about accessibility or need assistance, please turn to the Access Friend.

Easy Read

In the programme booklet and on the website there is a section called «Easy Read» for each event. These short texts are for all those for whom complex texts are difficult to read and understand.

Social Stories

Social stories are used as a tool to prepare people for a social event such as a theatre performance. In our Social Stories on the website, you will find a description for each performance, what situation to expect at the venue and what customs apply there.

Here you can find all events with Social Story.