Panto season adds captioned and relaxed performances nationwide

Producers respond to demand from neurodivergent families.

James Okonkwo
Theatre stalls before curtain rise
Editorial illustration · Book Leaves

Regional theatres expanding their Christmas pantomime runs announced more captioned, audio-described and relaxed performances after last year’s waiting lists filled within days.

Charities working with neurodivergent families called the shift overdue but urged clearer online booking filters.

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