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Overview

About View
- Theatre503 is the home of new writers and a launchpad for the artists who bring their words to life.
- View information on opening times
Parking and Public Transport View
- There is on-street standard parking.
- The nearest train station is Clapham Junction Train Station.
- The nearest underground station is Battersea Power Underground Station.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
Getting In and Around View
- There is stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
- The following areas have stepped access: the theatre and standard toilets.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- The ground, first and second floors can be accessed via stairs.
- There is not a toilet with adaptations available.
Getting Help and Assistance View
- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Toilet Facilities View
- The male and female toilet facilities are located to the right of the building, on the first floor foyer.

This entrance is located at the front of the building.
The entrance area is clearly signed.
There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
There is stepped access at the entrance.
There is 1 step with no handrails.
The step is unmarked.
The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
The height of the highest step is 11cm.
There are double manual doors at this entrance.
The doors open away from you.
The width of the opening is 128cm.
The doors have a high visual contrast.
There is step-free level access as you enter.

The following areas have stepped access: the theatre and standard toilets.
Access throughout may include manual doors.
Some flooring is shiny.
There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
Wayfinding signage is provided.
Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.

The stairs surveyed are located to the right after entering the building.
The ground and first floors 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 not 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 not between 15cm and 18cm.
The height of the highest step is 19cm.
The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

The reception is located to the left of the building on the first floor foyer.
The most accessible route to reception has manual doors.
There is step-free level access to reception.
The height of the reception desk is 112cm.
There is not a lowered section at the desk.
The reception has windows.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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, armchairs and sofas.
Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.

Theatre Information View
- Advanced bookings are available.
- Concessions are available.
- Captioned performances are available.
- Signed performances are not available.
- Audio described performances are not available.
- Sensory friendly performances are available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Auditorium View
- There is a designated seating area.
- The following rows have stepped access: all rows.
- Seating available includes: benches.