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Accessibility
We want to make your visit to the Bristol Old Vic as enjoyable and comfortable as possible, so we have provided you with detailed information regarding accesibility in all areas of the theatre.
If you have any, more specific, questions please do not hesistate to contact the Box Office on 0117 987 7877 where staff will be able to answer any queries.
General access
On entering the building there are 6 steps leading up to the main foyer.
There is a platform lift for wheelchair users and those with restricted mobility.
There are allocated wheelchair spaces in all our performance areas.
Please book in advance and mention any access requirements at this time.
Access information the Theatre Royal:
The Dress Circle, where the allocated wheelchair spaces can be found, is accessed from the foyer level. The Theatre Bar is also on this level.
The Stalls are accessed via the lower horseshoe which includes 3 short flights of stairs, totalling 30 steps.
The Upper Circle and the Café Bar are located up 28 steps on the 1st floor level.
Any member of the front of house team will be happy to place orders for food and drink upstairs on your behalf and bring them down to the Theatre Bar.
The Gallery is a further 22 steps up from the Upper Circle.
Currently there is no lift available to any level higher than the foyer.
Access information for the Studio:
The Studio Balcony level seating is accessed from the foyer level, where the allocated wheelchair spaces are for the majority of studio performances.
The Studio Pit level seating is accessed down 15 Steps, but is also accessible by the platform lift for certain performances.
Access information for other spaces:
The Basement is accessed down 15 Steps, but is also accessible by the platform lift for certain performances.
The Paintshop is on foyer level and is accessed via a slight ramp.
Accessible performances
Audio Described performances
These Include a Touch Tour of the set, beginning at 12.00pm
The performance will be described through use of a headset.
Performance Dates Autumn 2010 Season TBC
Signed Performances
These performances will be BSL sign interpreted
Performance Dates Autumn 2010 Season TBC
Captioned Performances
These performances will be captioned using StageText
Performance Dates Autumn 2010 Season TBC
Other Access Information
A Sound Enhancement system through use of a headset or individual loop is available for any of our performances in the theatre or studio
The accessible toilet facilities are located on the foyer level of the building in the Theatre Bar.
Guide, hearing or other working dogs are welcome.
Parking spaces nearby for blue badge holders
People with disabilities requiring an accompanying person can bring that person free.
An audio tape/disc, Braille or large print version of our forthcoming show information can be made available
Also an Audio tape/disc version of the current show programme can be made available
Please make any other requirements known when booking.
All our print is available in Braille, large print or audio tape to receive one of these please contact either our Box Office or our Sales and Marketing team on 0117 907 4907
Monday – Friday 10am – 6pm
