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Overview

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• About View
  • This venue is for theatre performances and workshops.
  • Services available in the venue include: theatre performances, pantomimes, and workshops.
  • View information on opening times
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Portadown.
  • The nearest bus station is Armagh bus station.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab)
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• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Level 0, 1, and 2 can be accessed via a standard lift.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
  • View more information on borrowing or hiring equipment (opens new tab).
  • Documents are available in the following formats: large print.
  • The website has audio translation services and languages.
    As part of the theatre's autism support, a pre-performance tour can be arranged for some shows, there are more relaxed performances with a designated quiet area, there is a visual story on the website, and other sensory materials.
    This varies depending on the type of show or performance.
    Please contact the theatre for more information.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

• There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
• Toilets with adaptations are located on levels 1 and 2.
• The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
• Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the standard male and female toilets.
• The male and female toilet facilities are located on levels 1 and 2.
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located within all toilet facilities.

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Parking (English Street Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Upper English Street.
  • The car park is open air/surface and multi-storey.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • The height of the restriction barrier is 75cm.
  • There are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 239cm (width) x 483cm (depth).
  • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
  • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m from the rear entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes.
  • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • The Blue Badge parking for the Market Place Theatre is on level 3.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Main)

• This entrance is located off Castle Street.
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is stepped access at the entrance.
• There are 20+ steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are unmarked.
• The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 12cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The doors open towards you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 83cm.
• The width of the opening is 127cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 83cm.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 241cm.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (Rear - Accessible Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the top of the car park.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The doors open towards you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 83cm.
• The width of the opening is 127cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a medium visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 83cm.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 83cm.
• The width of the opening is 238cm.
• The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 83cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception (Box Office)

• The reception is located immediately after the main entrance, on the left.
• The distance from the rear - accessible entrance is 20m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 120cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• The reception has a television which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
• The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• Access throughout may include manual doors.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
• Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
• There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, benches and high stools.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.
• There are rooms available which can be used as gallery spaces and for workshops.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located in between the main and rear entrances.
• The distance from the accessible entrance is 20m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Level 0, 1, and 2 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast and tactile markings.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 80cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 116cm (width) x 201cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, a hearing assistance alarm system, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located in the centre of the building.
• Level 0, 1, and 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps have low visual contrast markings and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• The steps have open risers.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Theatre

• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• Designated seating is located in Row L.
• Designated seating with limited views is along the sides of the theatre.
• Wheelchairs are left with you.
• A companion may sit with you.
• Companions sit to your side if sitting in central seating.
• There is a hearing assistance loop which is not signed.
• A deposit is not required for the hearing assistance system.
• The rows suitable for hearing assistance systems are all.
• The cinema offers concessions, relaxed or autism friendly performances and signed performances.
• Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

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• Comments View
  • An infrared hearing assistance system is in place.
    
  • Pantomimes have signed performances.

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Entrance (The 4th Wall)

• This entrance is located off Market Street.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 90cm.
• The width of the opening is 145cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 83cm.
• The width of the opening is 145cm.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Eating and Drinking (The 4th Wall)

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• Location and Service View
  • The 4th Wall is located on level 1 and provides a bar service and seating.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
  • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered and numerous seating options.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
• Order and Payment View
  • The bar was surveyed.
  • The counter is located towards the back of The 4th Wall.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 120cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 86cm.
  • The counter has a television and mirrors which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, sofas, benches and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
  • Some seating and tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • The 4th Wall can also be accessed by using the rear - accessible entrance and taking the lift down one level.
    It is on the left as you exit the lift.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1 - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the far right as you exit the lift on Level 1.
  • The distance from the lift is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has a lift and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards automatically via a push pad and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 97cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 165cm (width) x 242cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 89cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 92cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 97cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 91cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 76cm.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1 - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on level 1 and to the right as you exit the lift, then right again at the end of the corridor.
  • The distance from the lift is 18m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a lift.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 165cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 92cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 97cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 167cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 75cm.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 2 - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on level 2.
  • The distance from the rear - accessible entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards automatically via a push pad and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 207cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 81cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 94cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 99cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 89cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 167cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 74cm.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.