We were pleased to see lyricist Tim Rice calling for captions and subtitles to be more commonplace on stage in a recent article with The Guardian. Stagetext’s Co-Chair of the board, Sophie Ede, has written to The Guardian and you can read her letter here: Dear Chris Wiegand, I was delighted to see your recent … Continued
As well as providing captions and subtitles, we are a charity that campaigns and advocates for access. We’re always trying to get more theatres and venues to put on captioned events. If there is an event or video you’d like to see captioned, then please contact us. We have good relationships with venues across the … Continued
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Hull New Theatre
Captioned by Stagetext
24 Apr 2025, 7:30 pm
“I studied Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Leeds. I’ve always had a passion for theatre. Ranging from in-house projects for the Courtyard Theatre and with Interactive Theatre International on their show Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience. “I’m 50% deaf, so working with Stagetext towards full access for deaf audiences is a great … Continued
Occasionally, some hearing people are concerned that the captions will be distracting. However, we regularly receive feedback from audiences who, on the whole, either find the captions useful (for example, they help with difficult accents, and help you catch the odd word you may miss here and there) or are able to enjoy the production … Continued
“I moved from Wales to London to study Moving Image at the University of the Arts and never left. My passion for theatre has grown over the years and it’s through theatre that I met my fiancé. I count myself as a regular theatre goer and do rely on Stagetext to fully immerse into the … Continued
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Apollo Victoria Theatre
Captioned by Stagetext
13 Jun 2025, 7:30 pm
We’re excited to introduce you to Betty Encinales, our incredible runner who’s taking on the Brighton Marathon 2025 for Stagetext! When she’s not conquering mountains (yes, she’s climbed Kilimanjaro!) or matching talent with dream jobs as a Global Corporate Talent Acquisition Partner, Betty brings more than just her running shoes to this challenge – she … Continued
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Curve
Captioned in house by Curve
29 May 2025, 8:00 pm
We’re thrilled to announce that Melanie Sharpe, Stagetext’s CEO is featured in Create Diversity, a new resource from Creative UK spotlighting the incredible EDI work happening in the Cultural and Creative Industries. In a first-of-its-kind project, Creative UK has collated case studies from organisations and institutions across the sector, each one demonstrating what good EDI practice … Continued
My background is working in backstage and administrative roles in theatre and outdoor arts. Through that work I was lucky to come across Stagetext at the same time as I was starting to lose my hearing. As an audience member, theatre captioning has been a lifeline for me and I’m passionate about spreading the word … Continued
