ACCESS

MTC is committed to making performances accessible to the widest possible audience. Download our Access flyer, which outlines all of our Access services throughout the 2012 season. The flyer is also available in large print format. 

Wheelchair and mobility access 

Facilities for wheelchair access and seating that allows more room for the use of mobility aids are available in all theatres. Please make your requirements known when booking. 

Captioning and fm Hearing System

MTC provides captioning for selected productions. Dates are marked C in the Performance Diary. An FM hearing system is available for all performances in the Sumner Theatre, Playhouse and Fairfax Studio at no charge upon presentation of identification to theatre ushers. Audience members receive either a headset or neck loop enabling use of a hearing aid via the T-switch. Contact the Arts Centre on 03 9281 8000 (TTY 03 9281 8441), or the MTC Theatre on 03 8688 0800. 

Captioning will be provided for the following shows in 2012: 

Summer of the Seventeenth Doll - Saturday 11 February 4pm
Tribes - Saturday 25 February 4pm & Monday 5 March 6.30pm
The Seed - Saturday 24 March 4pm
Australia Day - Saturday 19 May 4pm
The Heretic - Saturday 16 June 4pm
National Interest - Saturday 14 July 4pm
His Girl Friday - Saturday 8 September 4pm
Music - Saturday 8 December 4pm 

Audio Description And Tactile tours

Vision Australia provides audio description for people who are vision impaired. Collect the small receiver upon arrival at the theatre at no charge upon presentation of identification to theatre ushers. Please note that due to there being a finite number of receivers, please call Vision Australia at least one week prior to your performance to reserve one. There are also tactile tours of the stage prior to the Saturday matinee audio-described performances. Dates are marked A and T in the Performance Diary. Call Vision Australia on 03 9864 9384 for more information.

Audio Description will be provided for the following shows in 2012: 

Summer of the Seventeenth Doll - Tuesday 31 January 6.30pm and Saturday 4 February 4pm
Tribes - Tuesday 14 February 6.30pm and Saturday 18 February 4pm
The Seed - Tuesday 13 March 6.30pm and Saturday 17 March 4pm
Red - Tuesday 17 April 6.30pm and Saturday 21 April 4pm
Australia Day - Tuesday 8 May 6.30pm and Saturday 12 May 4pm
The Heretic - Tuesday 5 June 6.30pm and Saturday 9 June 4pm
National Interest - Tuesday 3 July 6.30pm and Saturday 7 July 4pm
Queen Lear - Tuesday 31 July 6.30pm and Saturday 4 August 2pm
His Girl Friday - Tuesday 28 August 6.30pm and Saturday 1 September 4pm
Top Girls - Tuesday 11 September 6.30pm and Saturday 15 September 4pm
Elling - Tuesday 20 November 6.30pm and Saturday 24 November 4pm
Music - Tuesday 27 November 6.30pm and Saturday 1 December 4pm 

Tactile Tours will be provided for the following shows in 2012: 

Summer of the Seventeenth Doll - Saturday 4 February 4pm
Tribes - Saturday 18 February 4pm
The Seed - Saturday 17 March 4pm
Red - Saturday 21 April 4pm
Australia Day - Saturday 12 May 4pm
The Heretic - Saturday 9 June 4pm
National Interest - Saturday 7 July 4pm
Queen Lear - Saturday 4 August 2pm
His Girl Friday - Saturday 1 September 4pm
Top Girls - Saturday 15 September 4pm
Elling - Saturday 24 November 4pm
Music - Saturday 1 December 4pm  

Arts Access victoria 

Arts Access Victoria is the State’s leading arts and disability organisation. They are focused on building the capacity of the arts, disability, community and education sectors to increase the participation of people with a disability in arts and culture. You can contact Arts Access directly on Voice: 9699 8299 or TTY: 9699 7636, or email info@artsaccess.com.au. 

Companion Card

Companion Cards are issued to people with a significant, permanent disability, who can demonstrate that they are unable to access most community activities and venues without attendant care support.

MTC offers Companion Card holders a free ticket for their companion to attend the performance and assist with their access needs.

If the Companion Card holder is also eligible for discounted tickets, such as Day Seats or Rush tickets, these may be purchased by their companion in advance at the designated times the tickets are released for sale. The Companion Card must be sighted at the time of purchase and tickets will be held for collection prior to the start of the performance at the MTC Theatre Box Office. Relevant concession cards and ID must also be sighted at the time of ticket collection.