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Tara Theatre

356 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4ES

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located in the basement (level 0), next to the lift.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located in the basement (level 0).
    • The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located on level 2 .
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations.

Parking

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 104cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 106cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • The second entrance door has signage saying its automatic, however, this was not the case at the time of survey (November 2024).
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

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 and patterned.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Eating and Drinking (Box Office Bar)

  • Location and Service View
    • The Box Office Bar is located to the right beyond the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus are wall-mounted.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the right beyond the main entrance.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 90cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds 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 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 medium visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not 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.

Entrance (Theatre)

  • This entrance is located opposite the main entrance.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 103cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Theatre

  • Theatre Information View
    • Advanced bookings are available.
    • Concessions are available.
    • Captioned performances are available.
    • Signed performances are available.
    • Audio described performances are not available.
    • Autism friendly/relaxed performances are available.
    • Sensory friendly performances are not available.
    • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • Auditorium View
    • The most accessible route to the auditorium has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access to a row of seating.
    • There is a designated seating area.
    • The following rows have stepped access: 3, 4 and 5.
    • Seating available includes: chairs without armrests, benches and flip-down seats with armrests.

Designated Seating

  • The designated seating area surveyed is located straight after the theatre entrance.
  • The distance from the theatre entrance is 1m.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated seating.
  • The designated seating area is not clearly marked or signed .
  • There are 2 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • The number of spaces for wheelchair users varies.
  • The view from this seating area is clear from obstructions.
  • Companions sit next to you.
  • There is a member of staff available for assistance.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is not a toilet with adaptations close to the seating area (within approximately 50m).

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right as you enter through the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Levels 0, 1, 2 and 3 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have a low visual contrast.
  • 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 107cm (width) x 139cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left of the building.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • Levels 0, 1, 2 and 3 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps have some clear markings and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails do not 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 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the basement floor (level 0), next to the lift.
    • The distance from the lift is 1m.
    • 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 outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • 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 228cm (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, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 99cm (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 medium 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 51cm 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 53cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm 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 soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 168cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 87cm.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Entrance (Garden)

  • This entrance is located to the left of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 144cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Seating Area (Garden)

  • The seating area is located to the left of the building.
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
  • 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.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface height 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.