Welcome to WatchWord & WatchWord Live

WatchWord is a line-of-sight closed captioning solution for cinema & theatre.

Find out how WatchWord technology is revolutionising accessibility for deaf and hard of hearing cinema audiences

Find out how WatchWord Live technology is also revolutionising accessibility for deaf and hard of hearing theatre audiences

WatchWord Live is here—groundbreaking captions for theatre audiences!

Theatre

12 UK cinemas, including the BFI, are now using WatchWord—click here to find out where they are!

Locations

Answers to some of your most frequently asked questions

FAQ’s

News >

Odeon, Universal Pictures annouce partnership with Built For Good, to provide WatchWord at 14 Odeon locations across Great Britain from November 21st 2025 - Press Release (pdf download)

The latest from WatchWord

The BFI London Film Festival will provide WatchWord for the 3rd successive year. Find out how to make your venue or festival more accessible

British Film Institute London Film Festival 2025 Logo

The BFI on London’s Southbank introduce WatchWord Smart Glasses in 3 screens

We develop immersive technology  to improve accessibility to cinemas & theatre

Prices

Find out how you can support us and your local venue to improve accessibility

About Us

Support

Insights >

Some of our thinking behind accessible technology development

3 reasons to improve access to cinemas & theatres to people with hearing loss

How reliable assistive systems help build loyal audiences

Inclusive design: The case for access-led feedback and collaboration in innovation

Addressing the captioning dilemma in cinemas

The untapped cinema Market. How cinemas can benefit from accessibility

Case studies >

The groundbreaking Fraser Centre in Tranent was the first cinema in the World to provide WatchWord

Feedback from audiences & venues

The Arden - was the first theatre to provide WatchWord Live to its audiences

Videos >

Users reactions - what to expect when using WatchWord

First-time users experience WatchWord at QUAD in Derby, during our trials in 2024

Short video explaining how the glasses and user interface work

Get an idea of what its like to use the glassses once you’re wearing them