Accessibility
Ten Days on the Island is committed to making every effort to ensure our events and performances are accessible to everyone.
USERWAY ACCESS WIDGET
Click on the Userway Accessibility Widget at the bottom right corner of the screen to access different views of website content. You can change contrast, font size, text spacing, line height, line alignment and saturation, or activate features to highlight all links, pause all animations, change the cursor, and change text to a typeface for readers with dyslexia.
BOOKING ACCESSIBLE TICKETS
If you have any questions regarding our access symbols, booking accessible tickets or want to be sure if an event is accessible for you, please get in contact with Ten Days using any of the below methods and we will be happy to assist.
When booking your tickets, please advise our staff if you have any accessibility requirements.
Email access@tendays.org.au,
Phone (03) 6406 0260
We encourage people who use the National Relay Service to contact us on (03) 6406 0260, or via their website here.
COMPANION CARDS
Companion Card holders are eligible for concession-priced tickets and a complimentary ticket for their companion. For assistance with your booking, please contact the Ten Days Box Office.
MOBILITY ACCESS
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
The venue/location is fully wheelchair accessible. If this symbol is not displayed on the event page, access to the venue may be limited. For more information, please contact Ten Days on the Island.
LEVEL ACCESS
The event space and/or seating area can be accessed without encountering any stairs. Specifications of level access will be noted on each event page.
AURAL ACCESS
AUSLAN INTERPRETATION
The performance or event will be Auslan interpreted. An interpreter stands to one side of the stage and translates the dialogue or lyrics into Auslan.
The following performances will be Auslan interpreted:
- Goldfish
Friday 28 March 5.30 PM - Love, Language and the Healing Power of Nature
Saturday 22 March 4 PM - Time Rebel
Saturday 22 March 7.30 PM
Thursday 27 March 6 PM
Saturday 29 March 7PM
For more details, please visit the event page.
ASSISTIVE LISTENING
The Assistive Listening Systems symbol indicates venues offering hearing augmentation and amplification. Bookings are essential.
Assistive listening systems/hearing loops are available at:
- Hobart Town Hall
- Ian Potter Recital Hall – The Hedberg
- Moonah Arts Centre
- Theatre North – Earl Arts Centre
- Theatre Royal
- Theatre Royal – Studio Theatre
LANGUAGE NO BARRIER
VISUAL ACCESS
AUDIO DESCRIPTION
The performance or event will be audio described. Describers provide live, objective, verbal descriptions of all visual elements of the performance (such as actions, costumes, and scenery) between gaps in dialogue on stage via a personal headset. Bookings are essential.
The following events are offering Audio Described performances:
- Goldfish
Friday 28 March 5.30 PM - LIFE/CYCLE
Saturday 29 March 2 PM - Wilds
Thursday 27 March 7.30 PM
For more details, please visit the event page.
TACTILE TOURS
Tactile Tours are available for patrons who are blind or have low vision and their companions can have a tactile exploration of some of the visual elements of a production, prior to an audio-described performance. Depending on the production, such elements could include the set, props, and costumes. Tours are free, but bookings are essential.
The following performances are offering Tactile Tours:
For more details, please visit the event page.
LOW LIGHTING
Minimal lighting which may impact visibility, particularly for people with low vision.
50 Visual Content Rating
The event is partially subtitled or includes dialogue. There will be background music and/or sounds.
75 Visual Content Rating
The event is fully subtitled or has minimal dialogue. There may become background music and/or sounds.
100 Visual Content Rating
The event does not contain any music, sound, or dialogue.
SENSORY ACCESS
RELAXED PERFORMANCES
Designed for anyone and everyone who may benefit from a more relaxed environment in a theatre, performance, or event space. Relaxed performances or sessions create a safe and welcoming environment for people who are autistic and neurodivergent, those with sensory sensitivities, learning disability, dementia, people living with anxiety or who have experienced trauma, and anyone who may feel uncomfortable in a theatre or event space due to social protocols or not having attended previously.
Some small changes are made to sensory elements of the experience and there is a relaxed attitude to noise and movement. Theatre/venue doors are left open for patrons to move in and out of the space at any time and houselights are kept on and dimmed throughout the performance/experience. Patrons are welcome to bring and use stimming devices.
The following events are offering Relaxed Performances:
- Goldfish
Thursday 27 March 5.30 PM
For more details, please visit the event page.
CHILL OUT SPACE
A space designed for anyone and everyone who may benefit from a space to calm and cope before, during and after a sensory stimulating experience. Chill out spaces create a safe and calming environment for people who are autistic and neurodivergent, those with sensory sensitivities, people living with anxiety or who have experienced trauma, and anyone who may feel overwhelmed by sensory stimulating experiences.
Chill out spaces will provide a private area away from the sensory experience with soft items to sit on, darkened areas, noise reduction devices and weighted items. Seating for companions will also be available outside the space.
ACCESS FACILITIES
GENDER-NEUTRAL BATHROOMS
The venue features bathroom facilities that are not separated by gender.
ADULT CHANGE FACILITIES
The venue is equipped with adult change facilities. Please refer to the venue notes for specifics on these facilities.
BABY CHANGE FACILITIES
The venue is equipped with a baby changing table and sufficient waste bins.
Assistance Dogs
ASSISTANCE DOGS
Ten Days on the Island recognises the essential role that Assistance Dogs play in supporting patrons with disability and acknowledges that accredited Assistance Dogs have full public access rights in line with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, including all our festival venues.
ASSISTANCE DOG FACILITIES
The venue has appropriate space for Assistance Dog toileting.
Contact and feedback
Your feedback helps us to widen our access reach and continue to improve our access services.
Please contact Ten Days on the Island via any of the following ways if you have any queries or suggestions regarding accessibility at Ten Days on the Island:
Email access@tendays.org.au,
Phone (03) 6406 0260
We encourage people who use the National Relay Service to contact us on 03 6406 0260, or via their website here.