Upcoming Accessibility Performances
Audio Descripted Performances
The Pantomime – Sleeping Beauty TBC
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New Zealand Sign Language performances
10am Sat 12 Oct: Trees Bees and Me
The Pantomime – Sleeping Beauty TBC
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Relaxed Performances
The Pantomime – Sleeping Beauty TBC
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Circa’s Accessibility Programme
Circa’s accessibility programme is made possible with funding from Wellington City Council. We have developed our accessibility programme with Arts Access Aotearoa. We have a dedicated Accessibility Manager who works with incoming shows to schedule Accessible Performances.
Accessibility Information
Where is Circa Theatre?
Circa Theatre is located at 1 Taranaki Street, Te Aro, Wellington, 6011. We are next to Te Papa on the waterfront. You will find a map below.
What is the price for an accessible show?
Circa offers a special discounted ticket price of $25 per person for blind or low vision patrons, deaf or hard of hearing patrons. A companion is free of charge. Service dogs are also allowed, identification must be provided. To book, please call our friendly box office on 04 801 7992 or email circa@circa.co.nz.
Is there Accessible parking?
There are five Accessible Parks at the Te Papa carpark: two are on the left as you enter the car park not under cover and three are on the left as you continue into the covered area. These cannot be reserved but are available day and night.
Click here to download the parking map
To get to Circa from the Te Papa carpark head towards the front entrance of Te Papa and then cross the large uncovered paved area to the Circa red front door entrance, approximately 82 steps away.
The cost to park there in the daytime, between 8am – 5pm, is $4 for up to 4 hours, and $6 for every hour after, up to a maximum of $40 per day.
Evening and overnight prices between the hours of 5pm – 8am, are just $2 per hour (up to $8 when exiting before 2am) up to a maximum of $24 per night.
You can pay with cash, EFTPOS, or credit card (Amex, Mastercard, or Visa).
–Click here for more information about parking at Te Papa
The cost for parking on Jervois Quay starts at $5/hour Weekdays and $3/hour at Weekends.
The parking is metered 8am-8pm.
Taxi stand
Wellington Combined provide a taxi stand outside Te Papa. Check out their website below:
https://www.taxis.co.nz
What Bus can I catch?
You can catch several buses to the Courtenay Place and Willis Street bus stops, including a bus from the Wellington Railway Station or from Wellington Airport. It is a few minutes walk from the bus stops to Circa Theatre.
Click here to download Metlink’s full bus timetable.
Train
From Wellington Railway Station it’s a 20-minute walk to Te Papa along the waterfront. Alternatively, you can catch a bus or taxi.
Is there accessible seating in the theatres? Where can I sit if I use a wheelchair?
In Circa One, the seats in the front row can be removed on request. If you would like the seats to be reconfigured please contact the Circa Box Office in advance of the attendance date.
In Circa Two the front row of seats provides the most accessible seating, as it is a flat surface from the foyer to these seats, with no inclines or stairs.
If you have any questions about seating, please contact the Box Office on 04 801 7992 or email circa@circa.co.nz.
Where are the accessible toilets?
There is one accessible, unisex toilet in Circa. When you come through the Circa Front doors the bathroom is located directly to the left, through the nook. We are currently building a second in the upgrade of the building occuring currently.
Do you have a hearing loop or infra-red system?
Unfortunately, Circa does not have either of these systems.
Does anyone speak New Zealand Sign language?
Some of our permanent staff speak sign language fluently and they have all had some basic training.
Is there a lift?
There is no requirement for a lift for patrons attending a show at Circa. All show seating and patrons areas can be accessed from ground level with no steps. A lift has for staff, and performers has been factored into the building plans for future development.
Can I borrow a wheelchair?
We can provide a wheelchair for your performance but will need to be notified with plenty of time for us to organise.
How much notice must I give for access services?
Please advise of any accessibility requirements when booking your ticket.
Can I have access to a script of the play before a performance?
We can send you a copy of any show script before hand. To request a copy of the script, please contact the Box Office at 04 801 7992 or circa@circa.co.nz at least a week before the show.
Booking Accessible Tickets
To book any accessibility shows, please call our friendly box office on 04 801 7992 or email circa@circa.co.nz.
