Enhancing Wicked with Accessibility Services!
I had the pleasure of watching Wicked The Musical last night at the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton. Having seen it before in the West End, this time the experience was even more enjoyable!
Why, you ask?
Captions were provided on each side of the stage!
I have some hearing loss, mostly due to my misspent youth playing in a rock band and attending too many gigs without ear protection. While it is not severe enough to need a hearing aid, I often struggle to catch all the lyrics, especially when the entire ensemble is singing and some of the words are made up.
The captions at the side of the stage (which also offered excellent audio descriptions between the spoken lines) were a revelation for me. They allowed me to fully grasp every word, something I missed during my first viewing.
There were signs around the theatre asking for feedback about the captions, and I made sure to let them know how fantastic these accessibility services were!
As far as I know, every performance during the run is captioned. I did not find the captions intrusive; in fact, they enhanced my enjoyment of the performance. Anyone else with hearing loss would have benefitted just as much.
When you make your offerings more accessible, everyone gains! Accessibility services come in many forms, so a big thumbs up to the Mayflower Theatre for their efforts!
Caption: the interior of a grand theatre, focusing on the stage where a musical is in full swing. The theatre features plush red seats and an ornate proscenium arch framing the stage. On stage, a witch dressed in black is dynamically flying across on a broomstick. The backdrop of the set includes an enchanted forest, illuminated by dramatic stage lighting that casts expressive shadows. Across the image are the words "Wicked - Upgraded!"
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