Access Newsletter – June 2023
BUDDY -
The Buddy Holly Story Rock 'n' Roll fans, get ready for the much anticipated return of one of the most popular West End musicals to ever grace our stage. Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story is back for a week long run from 8 August and we can't wait! Featuring 2 terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including THAT'LL BE THE DAY, LA BAMBA, JOHNNY B GOODE and many, many more. THURSDAY 10 AUGUST @ 2pm, Relaxed and Dementia Friendly performance, all tickets £21.50. What is a Relaxed and Dementia Friendly show? This show is designed to create an enjoyable and relaxed atmosphere for people who suffer from learning disabilities and people with dementia and their families at the theatre. What happens at a Relaxed & Dementia Friendly show? Flashing Lights - the amount of flashing lights will be reduced Lighting - lights in the auditorium remain on at a low level during the show Moving - leaving for a break and returning is encouraged if required Noise - there will be a very relaxed attitude to moving around the theatre Smoke Effects - Buddy uses haze effects which is a water-based mist, haze is used to create a general "smokey" effect on stage which enhances the lighting. It's very safe. This will also be reduced. Volume - the overall volume of musical numbers and other amplified voices will be reduced