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Accessibility

As a HAU Hebbel am Ufer festival we are part of an institution that is always learning. We are working on making the programme, the theatres, and our work processes gradually more diverse and inclusive. To foster this development, we collaborate with external consultants in interdepartmental working groups in the fields of diversity, accessibility, and sustainability in order to actively shape the organisational culture. Currently, HAU is only partially accessible. On this page, you can find more information about each individual venue as well as information on the programme and what we offer in terms of accessibility.

Statement on digital accessibility for Tanz im August and HAU Hebbel am Ufer (German)

Contact


We welcome any feedback to improve, raise awareness and further create offerings.

Please send us an email: access@tanzimaugust.de or call us: 
+49 (0)30 259004-27

HAU Hebbel am Ufer venues


HAU1 and HAU2 are barrier-free, HAU3 unfortunately not. Detailed information on reaching and visiting each venue is available here on the HAU Hebbel am Ufer website.

Venues


The performance venues of Tanz im August are (partially) barrier-free.

You can find detailed information on how to get there and visiting the festival on the websites of the individual venues and on the subpages of the respective productions. 

More information will follow when the programme for this year's festival is released.

Tickets


Persons with disabilities who require an accompanying person will receive a reduced admission ticket; the accompanying person will receive free admission. Accessible seating tickets and accompanying tickets are available and can be booked via email at tickets@hebbel-am-ufer.de or by phone at +49 (0)30 259004-27 through our box office team.

For ticket inquiries and registrations for the offers listed below, you can also contact our team at access@tanzimaugust.de or +49 (0)30 259004-27

Easy Language


To ensure accessible information, each production page begins with a summary in Easy Language. This text appears at the top of the page and is highlighted in bold.

Easy Language is a clearly structured and simplified form of English that makes complex content more accessible. It is designed especially for people with cognitive disabilities, limited English proficiency, or learning difficulties – supporting inclusive communication.

Audio Descriptions in German with Haptic Access Tours


For blind and visually impaired visitors, an audio description with haptic access tour will be offered in which the performance is described in German. Please register in advance if you are interested.

More information will follow when the programme for this year's festival is released.

Sign Language Translation


Some productions will be interpreted into German sign language. Please contact us if required to get the best possible view of the interpretation. 

More information will follow when the programme for this year's festival is released.

Relaxed Performances


Relaxed performances aim to welcome all visitors for whom sitting still for long periods of time in the theatre is a barrier. This applies in particular to neurodivergent people (including those with autism, Tourette's syndrome or ADHD), people with learning difficulties and people with chronic pain. However, many other people may also choose to attend a relaxed performance, either because they need to or because they like the inclusive environment.

More information will follow when the programme for this year's festival is released.

Visitor Notes


On the production pages on our website you will find information on sound design, lighting, and content-related aspects that may help you decide if a show is suitable for you, so you can better plan your visit. If you have questions about this, please contact us at access@tanzimaugust.de.