The definitive circus tribute to African culture is set to shake The Civic with the sounds of Afro-jazz and kora alongside feats of gravity-defying acrobatics.
Inspired by daily life in Guinea, Afrique en Cirque transports the beauty, youth and artistry of Africa to the big stage. It’s an irrepressible, heart-filled spectacle for all ages that’s spread like wildfire – and regularly sold-out – around the world.
Special matinee performance
School matinee performance held on Thursday 14 March, 11am with a post-show Q&A at 12:45pm. This show will suit all ages including ECE, Years 1-13 and tertiary students.
Audio description is a narration service provided at no additional charge to the patron that describes what the sighted person takes for granted - those images that a person who is blind or visually impaired formerly could only experience through the whispered asides from a sighted companion. Patrons are issued with headsets and sit in the auditorium with the headphone in one ear, listening to the description alongside the show. Events also include an audio-described exhibition tour.
Touch Tours
A touch tour allows blind or low vision patrons the opportunity to get up close with elements of the production prior to a show.The content of touch tours varies according to the event, but most include the opportunity to be guided around and touch the set and props and meet some of the cast. This personal tactile interaction helps fill in the gaps for patrons who gain a sense and feel of the production. Meeting the actors gives them an idea of their characters, costumes and voices.
Very Visual Show
Accessible to Deaf and hard of hearing people and their friends and family. Supported with NZSL video about the storyline in the show. Specific performances for these shows have $20 access tickets available.
Wheelchair accessible
These events are wheelchair accessible with lifts and ramps available for those with difficulty accessing stairs. Seated venues have specific allocated spaces accessible for wheelchair users and companion seats. To book wheelchair seats in venues contact Ticketmaster on 09 970 9700 or contact the specific venue.
Hearing Loop
Hearing aid loops are available at specific venues. To use the loop, switch hearing aids to 'tele'.
Venues have specific areas that are covered by the hearing aid loop. To use it, you will need to make sure you book tickets in the right section of the relevant theatre. Please contact Ticketmaster (09) 970 9700 or the venue and request these seats specifically.
