Day 7: ONE WEEK TO GO! Seven days until we celebrate 25 incredible years! Back in the year 2000, accessible events to deaf audiences was rare. Today we caption and subtitle more than 1000 events a year. That's roughly 3 per day! Here’s what people say about one of those events.

Day 8: Did you know 54% of people use subtitles when watching TV or online? And most users of subtitles are under 25 years old? Our research has shown that 74% of people questioned said subtitles made a positive difference to their experience.

Day 9: Flashback Friday: 2001-2002 From One Show to Many! After the success of our first captioned show, we were eager for more. Within two years, we expanded across the UK, bringing theatre captions to deaf audiences nationwide. Today we caption and live subtitle more than 1000 events a year.

Day 10: We Don't Just Caption, We Train Too! Over the years, we've trained thousands of professionals across theatres, museums, drama schools and more. When you learn from us, you're learning from people who understand what access means. Want to know more? www.stagetext.org/for-venues/d...

Day 11: The Estate joins over 100 captioned productions on National Theatre at Home! We've been subtitling their streaming library since day one in 2020. From new works to classics, all accessible from your sofa. #CaptioningAwarenessWeek

Day 12: Live Subtitles From literary festivals to book launches, Pride to the Commonwealth Games, the spoken word becomes accessible through live subtitles. We make sure key moments and important information don't get missed. stagetext.org/for-v… CaptioningAwarenessWeek

Day 13: Grab your favourite snacks, we've got a theatre date! On 12 November at 7pm, The Estate premieres on National Theatre at Home with Stagetext subtitles as part of CaptioningAwarenessWeek! This Has passed but you can watch it online with all the access. stagetext.org/subti…

Day 14: Captions and live subtitles help more people than you'd expect. Here's what they mean to the people who use them. #CaptioningAwarenessWeek

Day 15: Recognition matters. When venues prioritise access such as captioning, they're not just following guidelines, they're championing access. The best venues build accessibility into their planning from the start, rather than treating it as an afterthought. #CAW2025 #CaptioningAwarenessWeek #CAW

We've been mentioned in The Guardian. Sign up to National Theatre At Home to watch the premiere of The Estate with subtitles on 12 November at 7pm during Captioning Awareness Week. www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/n...

Day 16: Five years ago in 2020, 2.5 million of you tuned in to watch a live stream of Phantom of the Opera with subtitles by us. Released on The Show Must Go On YouTube channel on and was watched by 12.8million viewers around the world! www.stagetext.org/news/2-5-mil... #CAW2025

Day 17: Join us as an Ambassador Are you an arts loving caption and subtitle user? Join us and help support our work. Our Ambassadors include deaf, deafened and hard of hearing audience members from across the UK. www.stagetext.org/support-us/g... #CAW2025

Day 18: Did you know that 77% of the UK population is in favour of venues offering more captioned performances to deaf, deafened and hard of hearing audiences? If you’re a venue and have some burning questions about access, we're here to help. www.stagetext.org/for-venues/t... #CAW2025

Day 19: Thanks to donations like yours, we’ve been transforming lives for over 25 years through theatre captions and live subtitles for arts and culture across the UK. To celebrate our 25th anniversary, we’re asking you to consider a special donation. www.justgiving.com/campaign/sta... #CAW2025

20 DAYS! Good theatre captions blend seamlessly with the performance on stage. The timing, placement and speed all matter, which is why our captioners deliver between 3,000 and 4,000 perfectly timed cues per show. Check out all the captioned events in your area: www.stagetext.org/whats-on/ #CAW2025

Day 21: Clear, open and accessible' that's some of lovely feedback from our free webinars on creating subtitles with our friends at the Digital Culture Network. Check out some of our free webinars here: www.stagetext.org/building-bet... #CAW2025

Day 22: When you can't catch every word being said, we're here to make sure you don't miss a thing. With our theatre captions and subtitles, you can follow every word. Here's a handy guide on how to book a captioned show or event. www.stagetext.org/for-audience... #CAW2025 #CaptioningAwarenessWeek

Day 24: How many people do you think can't hear clearly in the UK? The answer: 18 million adults. That's 1 in every 3 people who could benefit from captions. Have a look at our website for a captioned or live subtitled event near you: www.stagetext.org/whats-on/ #CAW #CaptioningAwarenessWeek

25 DAYS TO GO! Over the next 25 days we'll be telling you all about who we are, how we started and how we've grown into the Stagetext charity you know and love today. Have a look at some of the highlights: www.stagetext.org/25-years-of-... #CAW2025 #CaptioningAwarenessWeek

DO YOU WANT TO ATTEND CAPTIONED THEATRE PERFORMANCES?Join our new mailing list: crm.pazaz.email/h/r/2523AFCC... This autumn: UPROOTED by Ephemeral Ensemble 23 Oct, 7.30pm Precipice by Timelapse 11 Dec, 7.30pm Bookable online now 📸 by Malachy Luckie for @stagetext.bsky.social

Start your Monday right by catching up on all the captioned shows, talks and tours happening this week across the UK or sign up to our bi-weekly newsletter. www.stagetext.org#dialog #Access #Captions #Theatre #Talks #Tours #OnDemand

The Leeds International Festival of Ideas (LIFI) is an annual festival that brings together artists and scientists, politicians and health experts, and tech innovators and cultural storytellers. Book one of the live subtitled talks from 14-18 of October. www.stagetext.org/whats-on/?s=...

Olly Alexander (It’s A Sin) plays Algernon Moncrieff in a joyful and flamboyant reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s ‘glittering masterpiece’ (Telegraph), a hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance. Book the captioned show at Noël Coward Theatre on 18 Nov. www.stagetext.org/.../the-impo...

On an island off the west coast of Ireland, a family is gathering, and a storm is brewing. When an unexpected visitor drops by, tensions begin to surface. Book the captioned show at the Kiln Theatre on 29 Sep. www.stagetext.org/whats-on/reu...

Fuelled by ambition and passion, Eva Perón rose from poverty to become the most powerful woman in Latin America. A symbol of hope to many, her star shone brightly as she captured the nation’s heart. Book the captioned show at the The London Palladium on 9 Aug. www.stagetext.org/whats-on/evi...

It’s 1958, and Jack Paar hosts the hottest late-night talk-show on television. His favourite guest? Character actor, pianist, and wild card Oscar Levant. Famous for his witty one-liners. Book the captioned show at the Barbican Centre on 27 Aug. www.stagetext.org/whats-on/goo...

Discover a club like no other… a place beneath the city lights where sequins sparkle, seduction shimmers, and a life can change in the flick of a feather boa. Catch the captioned show at the The Savoy Theatre on 6 Aug. www.stagetext.org/whats-on/bur...

Unjustly accused of infidelity, Hermione is rejected by her jealous husband, separated from her daughter & her young son dies. Years later, fate offers reconciliation. Book one of the handheld captioned shows at Royal Shakespeare Company this Aug. shorturl.at/zgxa2

Excited to be in attendance at the Arts Marketing Association conference in Edinburgh. Our Head of Advocacy and Engagement Rachel Jele will be there, so do come and find her for a chat about text-based deaf access or just to say hello!

Starring X-Factor winner Joe McElderry as the roof-raising Pharaoh, the smash-hit includes much loved pop and musical theatre classics, including Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door and Go, Go, Go Joseph. Book the captioned show at CURVE theatre, Leicester on 3 Jul. www.stagetext.org/whats-on/jos...

Learn about the art of Japanese woodblock printing and how traditional printmaking techniques are preserved and shared today. Register to attend the online live subtitled talk by the British Museum on 3 Jul. www.stagetext.org/whats-on/the...

Return to the forest this summer, a dream world of flying fairies, contagious fogs and moonlight revels. The seating is wrapped around the action while the immersive tickets allow the story to be followed on foot. Book the captioned show at Bridge Theatre on 18 Jul. www.stagetext.org/whats-on/a-m...

Channelling a compelling collection of voices, Dickie traces a path through the world of performance in all its permutations, from Greek theatre to nightclub drag queens, from politics to puppetry. Book the captioned show at Hampstead Theatre on 8 Jul. www.stagetext.org/whats-on/sho...

Vivie is estranged from her mother, she delights in a good detective story, & is determined to carve herself a legal career in an age ruled by men. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Book the captioned show at Garrick Theatre on 5 Jul. www.stagetext.org/whats-on/mrs...

Live subtitles will be at Oxford Pride Main stage & Paradise Gardens stage this year! These stages will have live subtitles to capture all the speeches, performances and community announcements throughout this important day of visibility and celebration on 7 Jun. www.stagetext.org/whats-on/oxf...

Explore the extraordinary at the Great Exhibition Road Festival! Join the festival at South Kensington on 7-8 June to celebrate science and the arts with a weekend of free events for all ages! Catch the many the live subtitled events happening over the weekend. www.stagetext.org/whats-on/?s=...

Our Theatre Programme Manager Olivia Durkin was among the voices featured in Holly O'Mahony's piece for The Stage about accessible theatre. She shares some lovely insights about where we've been and where we're heading, definitely worth a read. www.thestage.co.uk/features/how...

4 days left to apply! We’re looking for a Theatre Programme Manager (maternity cover) to support theatres across the UK in providing captioned performances for deaf, deafened and hard of hearing audiences. The deadline to apply is 25 May. www.stagetext.org/working-for-...

When you’re stuck between the devil & the deep blue sea, the deep blue sea can sometimes look very inviting. Hester Collyer, the daughter of a clergyman and wife of a judge is caught in a hopeless affair. Book the captioned show at #TheatreRoyalHaymarket on 11 Jun. www.stagetext.org/whats-on/the...

Meet Mrs: an old lady who goes into outer space, in search of her own orgasm. With projected animations, African mythology and folklore in a Queer and feminist rallying play. Book to see the creatively captioned show at @brixtonhousewife.bsky.social on 5 Jun. www.stagetext.org/.../stars-an...

Start your Monday right by catching up on all the captioned shows, talks and tours happening this week across the UK or sign up to our bi-weekly newsletter. www.stagetext.org#dialog #Access #Captions #Theatre #Talks #Tours #OnDemand

From that first captioned show in 2000 to today's performances and events nationwide, we've spent nearly 25 years making sure everyone catches every word. You can find out more about captioned events near you and making your events accessible on our website. www.stagetext.org #DeafAwarenessWeek

🎉 @stagetext.bsky.social is going to be 25 in 2025! They are looking to commission a UK based visual artist to create an artwork celebrating their 25th anniversary. Closing - 29 May Location - UK ££ - £2K Fee disabilityarts.online/opportunity-...

A great start to our day at Towner Eastbourne at our Deaf Awareness workshop this morning! #daw25 #DeafAwarenessWeek

We’re at @thestage.co.uk Future of Theatre conference today. We’ll be championing what matters most to us, access! After all, what’s the future of theatre if not everyone can enjoy it?

We look forward to meeting old and new faces at @citylit.bsky.social this Saturday. Come by to say hello and have a chat about Stagetext with us on the second floor in room 215 along with ABSLTA, St John Ambulance, London Fire Brigade, Positive signs community and Signapse. #captions #subtitles

We're looking for a deaf, deafened or hard of hearing artist to create our 25th anniversary artwork. The chosen artist will receive £2,000 to create something that captures the spirit of Stagetext. We want your vision! Applications close 29th May. www.stagetext.org/working-for-...

Join the Stagetext team! We’re looking for a Theatre Programme Manager (maternity cover) to support theatres across the UK in providing captioned performances for deaf, deafened and hard of hearing audiences. The deadline to apply is 25 May. www.stagetext.org/working-for-... #job #arts #theatre

We're honestly speechless. Thanks to you, we've raised £2055 through our Big Give campaign. But our work isn't done yet! If you missed donating to Stagetext during the Big Give, there's still an opportunity to make a difference by donating towards our runner. www.justgiving.com/campaign/sup...

Help us to raise £2,000 in one week. Starting today, we're taking part in Big Give where every donation will be doubled. This means your £10 becomes £20, helping twice as many people who are deaf to access theatre, museums and cultural events. donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...