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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a theatre, box office, bar, a dance studio, drama studio and a green room.

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COVID-19 Information

• For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Polling Station

• All islanders can vote at the Performing Arts Centre on Saturday 3rd October, Sunday 4th October, Tuesday 6th October, Wednesday 7th October.
• All polling stations are open from 8am - 8pm.
• All registered voters may opt for a postal vote. You can apply for a postal vote online at election2020.gg, or by requesting an application form from the Election Office 01481 747 579. Postal vote applications must be received by 25th September 2020.

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Opening Times (Main Building)

• Please contact the venue for details of opening times, opening times do vary depending on performances and opening times do vary depending on timetabling.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 380cm x 470cm (12ft 6in x 15ft 5in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 32m (34yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are 2 separate dropped kerbs on route to building.
  • One dropped kerb is to the left of the entrance.
  • One dropped kerb is to the right of the entrance.
  • There is additional standard car parking to the left of the building as you face it.
  • There are not designated Blue Badge bays in this car park.
  • The surface is gravel.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 193cm (6ft 4in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 191cm (6ft 3in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.

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Reception (Box Office)

• The desk is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high (110cm+).
• The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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• Opening Times View
  • Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

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Reception (Cloakroom)

• The desk is 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does play background music/noise.
• Music/noise is played in the foyer.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Eating and Drinking (Bar)

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar is located on the ground floor, at the rear of reception.
• The bar does not serve food.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• All chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 103cm (3ft 5in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Children are welcomed in the bar area.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.

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• Opening Times View
  • Opening times do vary depending on performances.

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Outside Access (Theatre Stalls)

• This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor, to the right of the theatre.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in) wide.
• Comments View
  • There is a door leaf for both sets of doors.
  • Once opened the door leaf increases the opening of both sets of doors to 121cm.
  • There are similar doors to the left of the theatre.

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Theatre

• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• Designated seating is located the front row.
• Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
• A companion may sit with you.
• Companions sit next to the patron.
• It is 14m (15yd 11in) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is a headset.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
• The rows suitable for hearing loops are all.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
• Concessions are available.
• Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

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• Comments View
  • The seats are dropdown chairs.
  • Carers tickets are free.
• Opening Times View
  • Opening times do vary depending on performances.

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Level Change (Theatre)

• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located to the left and right of the seating.
• There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are adjustable.
• The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.

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• Comments View
  • The steps surveyed were on the left hand side of the seating.
  • The steps on the right hand side have handrails on the right going up.

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Outside Access (Dressing Room)

• This information is for the entrance located along the ground floor right hand corridor, to the right of the theatre.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in) wide.

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Inside Access (Dressing Room)

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music/noise.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Dressing Room

• There are 2 dressing rooms.
• The dressing room surveyed was Dressing Room 1.
• There are dressing tables around 3 walls of the dressing room.
• The height of the dressing tables is 75cm.
• There are chairs in the dressing room.
• The chairs do not have armrests.
• There are mirrors in the dressing room.
• There are 2 full length mirrors.
• There are 6 make-up mirrors with lights.
• The mirrors are placed at lower level.
• The height of the lights is 148cm including the switch.
• There is a sink.
• The height of the sink is 85cm.
• The tap is lever.
• The sink has a mixer tap.
• There is a towel dispenser.
• The height of the towel dispenser is 117cm.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the central foyer, behind the box office.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Outside Access (Dance Studio)

• This information is for the entrance located on the first floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• The main door(s) open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 207cm (6ft 9in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • There is a smaller door to the right of the double doors.
  • The door opens away from you (push).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of this door is 87cm.

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Inside Access (Dance Studio)

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music/noise.
• Music/noise is played during classes.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Outside Access (Theatre Balcony)

• This information is for the entrance located on the first floor, ahead as you exit the lift.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in) wide.
• Comments View
  • There is a door leaf for both sets of doors.
  • Once opened the door leaf for both sets of doors increases the width to 121cm.
  • The balcony doors surveyed were on the right hand side of the auditorium. There are also similar doors on the left hand side of the auditorium.

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Outside Access (Drama Studio)

• This information is for the entrance located on the first floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• The main door(s) open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • There is a door leaf.
  • Once opened this increases the door opening to 132cm.
  • There are similar doors to the left and the right of the drama studio.
  • They have the same measurements, but with the door leaf reversed.

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Inside Access (Drama Studio)

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music/noise.
• Music/noise is played during some classes.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Outside Access (Green Room)

• This information is for the entrance located to the rear right of the first floor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• The main door(s) open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in) wide.

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Inside Access (Green Room)

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music/noise.
• Music/noise is played occasionally.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Green Room

• There are tables and seating in the green room.
• The height of the tables is 72cm.
• There are not chairs with armrests.
• There are workstations with computers along one wall.
• The height of the workstations is 73cm.
• The computer chairs are height adjustable.
• Some of the computer chairs have armrests.
• There is a kitchen area.
• There are no low level work units in the kitchen.
• The height of the work units is 93cm.
• There is a sink.
• The height of the sink is 93cm.
• There is a full length mirror.

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Accessible Shower (Dressing Room)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located in the dressing room.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 46cm (1ft 6in).
• Other facilities available are an emergency alarm.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • The emergency alarm is not fully functional as it is 19cm from the ground.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is written text, pictorial, tactile and Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the foyer behind the box office.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 192cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 4in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The towel dispenser is 107cm (3ft 6in) high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in) high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • There is a similar accessible toilet in the back of house area on the ground floor.
  • The back of house accessible toilet has transfer space on the opposite side.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the rear of the foyer behind the box office.
  • The female and male toilets are 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • The end cubicles have doors which open outwards for ease of access should patrons require assistance.
  • There are similar standard toilets in the back of house area on the ground floor.
  • The back of house area standard toilets are unisex.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located in the area surrounding the venue.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.