Brisbane's First Ever Autism Friendly Performance of THE LION KING Set for Saturday 29 November 2014

Wednesday 26 November: Autism Awareness Australia, in association with Disney, are proud to bring you Brisbane's first ever autism friendly performance of THE LION KING! This special performance will be held this Saturday 29 November at 1:30pm at the Lyric Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre.

This specially adapted performance is suitable for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families, to enjoy the award-winning production in a friendly and supportive environment.

Slight adjustments to the production include removal of strobe lighting, reduction of any jarring sounds and lights focused into the audience, house lights being dimmed and flexibility to bring your own snacks.

Trained staff will be on hand, and dedicated quiet and activity areas set up, should anyone need to leave their seats.

Following an overwhelmingly successful autism friendly performance earlier this year in Sydney, the Brisbane show is set to be equally as popular with the autism community.

Commenting on this special event, Autism Awareness Australia CEO, Nicole Rogerson,
said "We're excited to be able to bring this amazing experience to families in Brisbane. Rarely do they have the opportunity to attend an event in such an inclusive and supportive environment and we're so proud to be able to facilitate that. If Sydney is anything to go by, there will be hundreds of very happy faces in Brisbane this Saturday!"

The Lion King is the first major musical to hold an autism friendly performance in Australia, having already held successful performances in New York, London, Edinburgh, Houston & Pittsburgh.

Tickets available via a dedicated event website

www.lionkingautismfriendly.com.au