Access & Inclusion at LandxSea

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LandxSea is for everyone.

We’re building a festival that welcomes you — whatever your age, background, or access needs. We know we’re still learning, and we’re committed to growing with care.

Whether you’re joining us for one screening or the whole weekend, we want your LandxSea experience to be easy and welcoming.

Below is what we currently offer, and what we’re working toward.

 

Accessible Programme Guide

A clear, easy-to-read version of the Montrose LandxSea Festival programme, designed for screen readers, low-vision users, and anyone who prefers simplified formatting, with large text, clear headings, and plain language. Available in HTML, PDF, Word, RTF, TXT, ODT, and EPUB formats.

 

Access at Our Venue

Our home, the Montrose Playhouse, is a fully accessible cinema with:

  • Step-free access throughout via ramp and lift
  • Accessible toilets on every floor, plus a Changing Places facility
  • Wheelchair-accessible spaces in all screens
  • Two disabled parking bays at the front and two more in the rear car park
  • Free tickets for carers/essential companions
  • Priority seating on request

Most of our festival screenings take place in Screen 1, which has a range of comfortable seating, including sofas, love seats, cinema seats, wheelchair spaces and front rows with footstools.

More info: Montrose Playhouse on AccessAble

Signage inside the Montrose Playhouse showing locations of accessible toilets and changing rooms.

 

Captioned Screenings & Relaxed Events

Some films will include captions for d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences, and many international films are subtitled. These will be clearly marked on our website and box office listings.

Live captioning (CART—Communication Access Realtime Translation) is provided for the film introductions, post‑film Q&As, and 'in conversation' events. A trained captioner produces real‑time text on screen. If you’d like reserved seating with an optimal sightline, please tell front‑of‑house on arrival.

Hearing loops are available - please ask at the box office.

We’re also planning a relaxed screening designed for autistic and neurodivergent audiences, and for anyone who prefers a gentler cinema experience.

Captioned screening at LandxSea

 

Quiet Spaces & Friendly Faces

Festivals can be overwhelming, and that’s okay. Our team and volunteers are here to help. If you need a quiet space to decompress or someone to talk to, just ask.

 

Free Community Tickets

We believe cinema should be for everyone. If cost is a barrier, free tickets are available — no questions asked. Just choose the option online, call us, or speak to the box office.

We also offer free entry to carers and essential companions.

 

Families and Young People

From family-friendly films to our Schools Programme, we’re here for curious minds of all ages. All young people aged 18 and under can attend the festival's film screenings free of charge (may exclude some special family events, like the Enchanted Cinema).

 

Older Audiences

We provide accessible materials and signage to help everyone navigate the festival with ease.

We can assist and arrange special, accompanied collections for people with mobility issues. Please contact the box office by calling 07395 071 636 or email [email protected].

 

A sign on the bar in the Montrose Playhouse cafe with instructions on how to turn on hearing loop devices.

 

 

Your Access Needs

If you have specific needs, questions, or suggestions, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact us or speak to a member of the team at any time.

Email us at [email protected]

 

For ticket enquiries, please contact the Montrose Playhouse at 07395 071 636 or email [email protected]
Or pop in and visit the team at the cinema box office.