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Chorley Theatre

Dole Lane, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2RL

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Overview

  • About View
    • Originally opened as Chorley's first electric theatre in 1910, Chorley Theatre has become a thriving multi arts venue in the centre of town.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: an auditorium, bars and room hire.
    • View information on opening times.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the entrance to the auditorium, the bar area, the rear 6 rows, the entrance to the Studio and access to the stage in the Studio.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors, narrow walkways and narrow openings.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Staff receive the following training: First Aid, Fire Safety, Disability Awareness, Safeguarding.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located between the auditorium and the bar, and near the entrance in the Studio.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located between the auditorium and the bar, and near the entrance in the Studio.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, on the corner of Peter Street and Dole Lane.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not 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 slight gradient.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 120cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the entrance to the auditorium, the bar area, the rear 6 rows, the entrance to the Studio and access to the stage in the Studio.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, manual doors, narrow walkways and narrow openings.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
  • There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.

The Box Office

  • Ticket Counter View
    • The ticket counter surveyed is located on the right hand side, as you enter the theatre.
    • There is step-free access via a very easy slope to the counter.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.
    • The height of the counter is 120cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has a television and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is a portable contactless machine for payments.

The Auditorium

  • Theatre Information View
    • Advanced bookings are available.
    • There are concessions on some events.
    • Captioned performances are available.
    • Signed performances are available.
    • Audio described performances are available.
    • Autism friendly/relaxed performances are not available.
    • Sensory friendly performances are not available.
    • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
  • Auditorium View
    • The most accessible route to the auditorium has a slight ramp or slope and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access to a row of seating.
    • The rows which are accessible are A to G.
    • The flooring is patterned.
    • Seating available includes: flip-down seats with armrests.
    • There is alternative step-free access to the auditorium via the double fire doors.

Toilet with Adaptations - Right Hand Transfer

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the left hand side, between the auditorium and the bar.
    • The distance from the box office is 15m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a very easy slope.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a medium 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 200cm (width) x 180cm (depth) and there is not 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 60cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 60cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 85cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 100cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.

The Empire Bar

  • Location and Access View
    • The bar is located down the slope, to the left of the screen/stage.
    • The most accessible route has a very easy slope, manual doors and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free access via ramp into this area.
    • The ramp has a steep gradient.
    • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going down.
    • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • Service View
    • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus are handheld.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 115cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
    • There is a portable contactless machine for payments.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some 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 low visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.

Access to The Studio

  • The Studio is located to the left hand side of the theatre, on Dole Lane.
  • The distance from the theatre is 25m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp to the Studio.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

The Studio

  • The room is located immediately upon entering the Studio.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.

The Empire Bar in The Studio

  • Location and Access View
    • The bar is located at the rear of the Studio.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Service View
    • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus are handheld.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is no seating in the bar area.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the rear of the Studio.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 110cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • There is a portable contactless machine for payments.

Toilet with Adaptations - The Studio - Right Hand Transfer

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the right hand side as you enter the Studio.
    • The distance from the entrance is 2m.
    • 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 and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a medium 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 155cm (width) x 220cm (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 85cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high 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 100cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 70cm 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 high visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 105cm 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 waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.