Accessibility at TAHI Festival

Accessible Performances at TAHI Festival 2022

NZSL Interpreted

In 2022, Helen Vivienne Fletcher's brand new solo Confessions of a Sleepwalking Insomniac – a work in development was especially commissioned by TAHI Festival and featured integrated NZSL interpretation. The show was interpreted into NZSL on all three nights from Thursday 8th to Saturday 10th September, 6:30pm by interpreter Nicola Clements.

For more information or for any questions, please get in touch with Fay on admin@tahifestival.com

Relaxed Performance

In 2022, we offered a relaxed performance of Party Pigs! at 1pm on Sunday 11 September. Everyone was welcome to come along to this show but relaxed performances are especially suitable for those with intellectual disabilities and those who are on the autism spectrum. The show was adapted to create a more relaxed sensory environment. The lights and sound effects were less intense, the house lights were kept on, people could move around and come and go from the theatre as needed, people were allowed to talk and fidget if they wanted, and there was a pre-show walkthrough of the theatre at 12:30pm on the day. You can find the Party Pigs! Social Story here which has some useful information about arriving at the theatre and attending the show.

For more information or for any questions, please get in touch with Fay on admin@tahifestival.com

Social Scripts

In 2022 at TAHI Festival, we have two shows that are providing a social script to accompany their shows – First Buzzard at the Body and HATCH. A social script is a document that uses storytelling techniques to explain new experiences and environments to people through simple language and images. It includes useful information about arriving at the theatre and attending the shows - such as how you can enter BATS, what it will look like, what activities will occur, and what you can do if you feel overwhelmed.

You can find the Social Script for First Buzzard at the Body here.

 You can find the Social Script for HATCH here

For more information or for any questions, please get in touch with Fay on admin@tahifestival.com

 
General Accessibility Information

Where is TAHI Festival?

TAHI does not have a physical office or building. During the Festival period, we set up a small production office at BATS Theatre and you can usually find TAHI Team members coming and going from here during the festival. 

In 2022 TAHI Festival is spreading its wings and venturing beyond our beloved home at BATS Theatre to put on events across Pōneke, Wellington city. You can find the most up-to-date venue accessibility information on their websites. They are linked below for your convenience. 

Accessibility at BATS Theatre

Accessibility at Circa Theatre

Accessibility at Soundings Theatre, Te Papa

How can I book tickets?

All of our show tickets are sold through their respective venue's ticketing system. Our show pages link you through to these systems when you click book. If this method doesn't work for you, you can also email Fay via admin@tahifestival.com and she will help you get booked in. Alternatively, you can go to any of the venues an book your tickets in person at their Box Office.

How much notice must I give for access services?

As much notice as possible is preferable for all of our venues. This is to make sure we can accomodate your needs and ensure there are still tickets available. 

Does anyone know New Zealand Sign Language?

Unfortunately, none of our TAHI Festival team speaks sign language fluently but some of us have some basic training.