BSL Theatre Tour
Learn about the incredible humans behind our rich history with tour guide Ciaran O’BreenJoin tour guide Ciaran O’Breen for a BSL tour of our theatre. This tour is devised for the d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing community and is delivered in British Sign Language.
Did you know that Bristol is home to the oldest continuously running theatre in the UK?
Step back centuries on The Theatre Tour of Bristol Old Vic. See the original workings of a building which has staged world-class productions since the 1700s.
Our expert tour guides will take you behind-the-scenes, answer your questions and bring the history of this famous theatre to life in vivid detail.
You’ll discover the key players and famous performers who have walked the boards and hear the dramatic stories of when the theatre’s doors were threatened to close for good.
Weaving past and present into a thrilling and informative experience, The Theatre Tour combines the myths, facts and Bristolian folklore that runs through Bristol Old Vic’s rich history.
Spaces regularly included on the Guided Tour:
- The new Bristol Old Vic Foyer
- The Georgian Auditorium, Stage, Gallery, and Pit passages
- The Linbury Paintshop
- The Weston Studio
- Coopers’ Hall
CIARAN O’BREEN
Ciaran O’Breen is an actor and BSL art guide from Bristol. He studied an art foundation course at Bristol School of Art and then spent a year in the Made in Bristol programme between 2020-21.
Most recently, O’Brien played Eric in Lord of the Flies for Leeds Playhouse and Belgrade Theatre in association with Rose Theatre. He also recently featured in GALWAD – a large-scale multi-media project for the National Theatre of Wales & Collective Cymru, streamed on Sky Arts.
Additional Info
- Comfortable shoes are advised.
- All of our tours have a step-free route for people with access needs. Please advise us at the time of booking if you'd prefer this option by emailing tickets@bristololdvic.org.uk
- As a working theatre with ongoing rehearsals and other technical work, there are certain times when parts of the building will be inaccessible. We always endeavour to provide a true behind-the-scenes experience, but it may be necessary for tours to be rescheduled in rare circumstances.
- Please advise your tour guide if you are uncomfortable with heights.
