Assisted Performance Booking Information

Accessible Facilities Venue Information

bars: Drinks brought to disabled customers in the auditorium. Dress Circle bar 22 steps up from the foyer with moveable seats. Further bar at Upper Circle level.

limited mobility: Stall aisle seats and boxes have the most leg room. Book early if you wish to sit in these seats.

discounts: Discounts are available for all disabled theatregoers and their companions, but vary depending on the current production.

access description: There is a step of approx. 5cm then 2 sets of double doors opening into the foyer. Box Office counter on right. Staircases are all highlighted and have handrails on both sides. Stalls are 6 steps down from the foyer. 27 steps up to the Dress Circle (3 steps between rows). Upper Circle 54 steps up from foyer, though very narrow. Auditorium open 30 mins before performance.

Sound Amplification: No facilities at present.

Guide Dogs: Guide dogs are allowed in the auditorium and boxes and staff can dog-sit at foyer cloakroom or management office by prior arrangement with the management.

Disabled Access: There are no spaces for wheelchair users in the auditorium and you are asked not to bring a motorised wheelchair. Transfer seating available to any aisle seat on left-hand side of Stalls – down 6 steps from foyer. Alternatively, access the Dress Circle through a side EXIT door on Lumley Court. Please notify a member of staff at the Box Office if you wish to use this entrance. No access to toilets from this level. 1 shallow step immediately inside door and 2 further steps to the left to row A. Box C up 2 fairly steep steps to the right, 74cm in width. Entrance to the box is 56cm wide – so it would be necessary to transfer to a moveable seat inside the Box from this entrance. The theatre is licensed to accommodate 2 wheelchair users per performance. Wheelchair users must bring a non-disabled companion.

Toilets: Women’s 6 steps down from foyer, through 56cm wide door with cubicles. Men’s urinals 12 steps up from foyer. Men’s toilets 25 steps up from foyer.

Disabled Toilets: Adapted toilets to the right of the Stalls entrance.

Extra Access Information: Access guides available on request.