Accessible events this season
This page has a list of all accessible events this season. They are grouped by the additional access that has been arranged. Service animals are welcome at all our events, not just accessible events.
If you need information about toilets and transport for a particular venue the information is included on the event page. If you need to see which venues are accessible to you visit our venue blog.
To request additional access for any event, even if it looks like we don’t provide it, please contact us by email and we will do our best to make arrangements for you. thelibrarypresents@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
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Relaxed Events
Safe spaces where special consideration is given to the sensory needs of Neurodiverse / Autistic audience members. Neurotypical audiences are also welcome.
Bring sensory aids, vocalise and move around during the event.
There is a quieter space provided with chairs.
Photos and a video tour of the venue (see the event page)
A staff member who has Autism Awareness Training will be present.
Overhead lights will be off for daytime activities, this is not possible for evening events.
Enchanting dance, magic tricks and live music from Sanskruti Dance. Maya and Saraswati explore a mystical world. Here they meet dancing peacocks, imaginary bees and flowers appearing from nowhere.
A magical, musical puppet show about nature. Ivy answers a call for help from a stranded worm and is taken on a forest adventure. Here she meets birds, mystical mushrooms and all the weird and wonderful creatures that love it when it’s wet!
A magical, musical puppet show about nature. Ivy answers a call for help from a stranded worm and is taken on a forest adventure. Here she meets birds, mystical mushrooms and all the weird and wonderful creatures that love it when it’s wet!
Trans performer Edalia Day presents a feel-good show about letting yourself be loved (sometimes even by yourself). This performance - full of comedy, poetry and songs - centres around the years Edalia found herself while living in Paris.
Join the Musical Balloon Band for live music, puppet theatre and balloon animals in an interactive and inclusive performance story for the whole family.
Join the Musical Balloon Band for live music, puppet theatre and balloon animals in an interactive and inclusive performance story for the whole family.
An evening of local folk tales and brilliant contemporary folk music. Local storyteller Marianne Powell, will be telling two spooky, mysterious and uplifting Fenland tales.
Join trans, neurodivergent performance poet Edalia Day for this gentle and joyful spoken word workshop. Explore how the rhythms and flavours of words help to create a captivating performance poem.
An evening of local folk tales and brilliant contemporary folk music. Local storyteller Marianne Powell, will be telling two spooky, mysterious and uplifting Fenland tales.
Join trans, neurodivergent performance poet Edalia Day for this gentle and joyful spoken word workshop. Explore how the rhythms and flavours of words help to create a captivating performance poem.
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British Sign Language events
These are performances where a BSL (British Sign Language) interpreter is provided and where someone who speaks BSL will be at the event to greet audiences.
An uplifting and modern retelling of fairy tales, where disabled characters are the heroes! This fun show by Helena Ascough features storytelling and animation with an exciting original soundtrack.
An uplifting and modern retelling of fairy tales, where disabled characters are the heroes! This fun show by Helena Ascough features storytelling and animation with an exciting original soundtrack.
An uplifting and modern retelling of fairy tales, where disabled characters are the heroes! This fun show by Helena Ascough features storytelling and animation with an exciting original soundtrack.
A physical comedy with no words set in an artist's studio. Two artists, one very serious, the other very messy, attempt to complete their masterpieces.
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Dementia Friendly Events
Events designed to accommodate people living with dementia.
There are lower audience numbers than at our other events (maximum 35).
There is a quieter space available, away from the event.
Events are during daylight hours.
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Captioned Events
The words are displayed on a screen near the stage or in the set and can be seen at the same time as they are spoken or sung. Speakers’ names, sound effects and offstage noises are also shown.
An uplifting and modern retelling of fairy tales, where disabled characters are the heroes! This fun show by Helena Ascough features storytelling and animation with an exciting original soundtrack.
An uplifting and modern retelling of fairy tales, where disabled characters are the heroes! This fun show by Helena Ascough features storytelling and animation with an exciting original soundtrack.
An uplifting and modern retelling of fairy tales, where disabled characters are the heroes! This fun show by Helena Ascough features storytelling and animation with an exciting original soundtrack.
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Hearing Looped Events
Hearing loops are available. For activities without the hearing loop logo, we can provide a loop if you inform us at least 10 days in advance.
A talented singer-songwriter who combines an incredible voice with beautiful piano playing and exquisite digital looped harmonies.
The stories of seven women who ruled England before Elizabeth I and were vilified as "she-wolves" for their refusal to be tamed. Through movement, spoken word, animations, and song, Laura Careless breathes new life into these thrilling episodes and captivating personalities.
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Touch Tour Events
If you would benefit from a touch tour before a performance, please contact us when you book your ticket so we can try to arrange this for you. You can bring someone to describe the performance to you for free by booking a (free) companion ticket.
Garlic Theatre present a fresh and funny version of the classic story of The Three Little Pigs set in Paris. A grumpy old wolf is a chef looking for pigs’ tails for his soup.
Scarlet Oak Theatre presents a charming group of cheeky animals. Follow two wildlife enthusiasts who provide a temporary home to those in need.
Garlic Theatre present a fresh and funny version of the classic story of The Three Little Pigs set in Paris. A grumpy old wolf is a chef looking for pigs’ tails for his soup.
Scarlet Oak Theatre presents a charming group of cheeky animals. Follow two wildlife enthusiasts who provide a temporary home to those in need.