Prince Edward Theatre Recieves National Austistic Society Award

Prince Edward Theatre wins Autism Friendly award

Disney’s hit musical Aladdin is delighted to announce that the Prince Edward Theatre, is the first theatre in the West End to receive an award from The National Autistic Society celebrating its achievements in welcoming autistic guests and their families through training, staff awareness and initiatives such as the hit show’s Autism-Friendly Performances. Disney works with The National Autistic Society, the UK’s leading charity for autistic people and their families, to deliver the specially staged performances every year which are designed to make the show more accessible for those affected by autism. The dedicated Autism-Friendly Performances of Aladdin include modifications to the booking process, performance and the theatre environment, including: The theatre’s foyer includes designated quiet and activity areas; staffed by experts in autism throughout the performance should anyone need to leave their seats. Slight adjustments are made to the performance itself, including the reduction of jarring sounds or strobe … Read more