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Accessibility

We believe theatre and digital experiences should be accessible to everyone. Here’s what we’ve done and how our brand colours work for people with different visual abilities.

Website Accessibility

This website is designed to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. Here’s what we’ve implemented:

  • Keyboard Navigation — Full keyboard accessibility with visible focus states throughout the site.
  • Screen Reader Support — Semantic HTML structure with ARIA labels and landmarks for assistive technologies.
  • Colour Contrast — All text meets WCAG 2.1 AA standards minimum, with most meeting AAA.
  • Reduced Motion — Animations respect prefers-reduced-motion settings. News ticker becomes scrollable.
  • Resizable Text — Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.
  • Skip Links — Skip to main content link for keyboard users to bypass navigation.
  • Alt Text — All meaningful images include descriptive alternative text.
  • Focus Management — Logical focus order and visible focus indicators on all interactive elements.

At Our Performances

We work with venues and partners to ensure our productions can be enjoyed by audiences of all abilities.

Audio Description

Live audio description for blind and visually impaired audiences, describing visual elements during natural pauses in dialogue.

BSL Interpretation

British Sign Language interpreted performances for Deaf and hard of hearing audiences.

Captioned Performances

Live captions displaying dialogue, speaker identification, and sound effects on screens.

Relaxed Performances

A welcoming environment for audiences who benefit from a more relaxed setting, including those with autism, sensory needs, or learning disabilities.

Get in Touch

If you have questions about accessibility at our events, need information in an alternative format, or would like to discuss your access requirements, please contact us at access@magneticnorth.org.uk.