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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a Box Office, Auditorium, Studio Theatre, Digital Screening Cinema Room, Dance Studio and Café.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include an adjoining secondary school and sports pitches.

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• Comments View
  • This venue was surveyed in September 2021 prior to it's opening in October, so some areas may offer more than is covered in the guide.
  • Cinema screenings were expected to begin around November 2021.
  • The café is separately managed and was expected to open in November 2021.
  • This guide will be updated to reflect any changes as soon as possible.

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Opening Times (Box Office)

• Monday Closed.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 20:00.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 20:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 20:00.
• Friday 10:00 - 20:00.
• Saturday 10:00 - 20:00.
• Sunday 10:00 - 20:00.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Cumbernauld.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located at the front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 10 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 260cm x 500cm (8ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 162cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • There are 'press to exit' buttons to the right which are 114cm high. They are at each set of doors that may be required to press on exit.

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Reception (Box Office)

• The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 28/09/2021.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 28/09/2021.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played during certain occasions.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the café/bar.
• The café/bar is located to the left as you enter.
• The bar does serve food.
• 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.
• The nearest table is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 40cm (1ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 111cm (3ft 8in).
• The standard height for tables is 70cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are not 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.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Theatre (Main Auditorium)

• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• Designated seating is located in the front row, and at the rear of the auditorium on the first floor.
• Wheelchairs are left with you.
• A companion may sit with you.
• Companions sit beside you.
• It is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
• This venue does provide audio described performances.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system is infrared.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• A deposit is not required for the hearing assistance system.
• The rows suitable for hearing assistance systems are all rows.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 28/09/2021.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow.
• To borrow a wheelchair, contact a member of staff.
• Concessions are available.
• Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
• To view the Cumbernauld Theatre Seating Plan website for more information on accessible seating please click here (new tab).

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  • The venue offers signed/BSL performances, captioned performances and relaxed performances. For further information about particular shows and performance type availability please contact the Box Office.
  • There are clearly marked steps with handrails on alternating sides at either side of the auditorium.

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Theatre (Studio Theatre)

• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• Designated seating is located in the front row.
• Wheelchairs are left with you.
• A companion may sit with you.
• Companions sit beside you.
• It is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
• This venue does provide audio described performances.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system is infrared.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• A deposit is not required for the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 28/09/2021.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow.
• To borrow a wheelchair, contact a member of staff.
• Concessions are available.
• Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

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  • The venue offers signed/BSL performances, captioned performances and relaxed performances. For further information about particular shows and performance type availability please contact the Box Office.

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Cinema (Digital Arts & Media Screening Room)

• The cinema has 1 screens.
• All screens have level access.

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• Seating and additional access information View
  • Films are mainly mainstream.
  • Films are rotated to allow access to all films.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • Designated spaces are situated at the front of the cinema.
  • Wheelchairs may be left with you.
  • A companion may sit near you.
  • Companions sit beside or behind you.
  • It is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the accessible toilet to the furthest screen.
  • This venue does have audio description.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system is infrared.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • A deposit is not required for the hearing assistance system.
  • The rows suitable for hearing assistance systems are all rows.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 28/09/2021.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
  • Subtitles are available.
  • Concessions are not available.
  • Assistance dogs are allowed in the cinema.
  • There is a wheelchair to borrow.
  • To borrow the wheelchair, contact a member of staff.
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  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users on either side of the front two rows.
  • The standard seating in the front two rows is accessed by 1 to 2 clearly marked deep steps without handrails.
  • The third row offers step-free seating.
  • The rear rows are accessed via clearly marked shallow steps with alternating handrails on either side.
  • The venue offers special screenings for older audiences, signed/BSL screenings, and relaxed screenings. For further information about particular screenings and availability please contact the Box Office.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 94cm x 135cm (3ft 1in x 4ft 5in).
• 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 have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Accessible Changing Room (Backstage - Right Transfer)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located to the rear right of the building, opposite the dressing rooms.
• The facility is 70m (76yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The door is locked by a lever twist.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 190cm x 330cm (6ft 3in x 10ft 10in).
• The toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
• The lateral transfer space is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is a flush on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• The toilet seat is 48cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• The tap type is lever.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
• There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
• There is not a changing bench.
• There is a wheel in shower.

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  • Access to this area requires a security fob available to performers, or via staff assistance.

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Standard Changing Room (Backstage)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Theatre.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the rear right of the building.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are not available within the changing room(s).

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  • Access to this area requires a security fob available to performers, or via staff assistance.

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Standard Shower (Backstage)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located to the rear right of the building, opposite the dressing rooms.
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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  • Access to this area requires a security fob available to performers, or via staff assistance.

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Parent and Baby Room

• There is a parent and baby room for public use.
• The parent and baby room is located to the right as you enter.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 20m from the main entrance.
• There is step-free access to the parent and baby room.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
• There is written text signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
• The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
• The baby change table is not height adjustable.
• The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• There are not disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
• There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
• The height of the wash basin is 80cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever.
• There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the front of the building, to the right as you enter.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 223cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can 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.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • The emergency alarm can also be activated by push button, although this may be out of reach from seated on the toilet.
  • There is a similar accessible toilet to the rear of this area beyond the adjacent parent and baby room, which offers transfer space on the left as shown in photographs 6 to 9.
  • There is also an accessible toilet on the first floor, near the lift, as shown in photographs 10 to 14.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the first floor.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.
• Comments View
  • The first floor toilets are shown in photographs 4 to 6.
  • There are further unisex toilets backstage, opposite the dressing rooms as shown in photographs 7 to 9.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.