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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
• This venue is situated in Newcastle upon Tyne.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Manors.

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  • The nearest Metro station is Chillingham Road.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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  • There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 280cm x 400cm (9ft 2in x 13ft 1in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main accessible entrance.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

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Outside Access (the car park)

• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in) wide.

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  • This entrance can be used to bypass the front entrance, giving direct access to the front of the auditorium.

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Outside Access (Stephenson Road)

• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in) wide.

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Level Change (Stephenson Road)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
• The steps are not clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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  • This entrance gives access into the foyer area.

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Reception (Box Office)

• The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the front entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• Access to the front of auditorium from the bar and entrance area is via a moderate ramp 140cm in width.
• There is a studio located on the 1st floor, access is via stairs only.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Bar)

• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
• Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 68cm (2ft 3in).
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.

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  • The bar has a lowered area, access is via 3 clearly marked medium steps. There is a second bar called the Green Room, which has a ramp to access, however they are waiting for to be assessed.

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Theatre

• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• Designated seating is located the front of the auditorium.
• Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
• This venue does not provide audio described performances.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
• A deposit is not required for the sound enhancement system.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow.
• To borrow a wheelchair,a member of staff in the box office.
• Concessions are available.

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  • The accessible toilet is 24m from the foyer.
  • The accessible toilet is 9m from the auditorium.
  • There are 5 designated spaces for wheelchair users.

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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.
  • 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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  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are seating on the 1st floor and the studio.

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Lift

• There is not a lift for public use.

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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 for the sole use of disabled people.
  • The accessible toilet is 21m (23yd) from the accessible entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located at the front of the auditorium to the left.
• 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 sliding bolt.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 300cm (4ft 9in x 9ft 10in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 60cm (1ft 12in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • 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 are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The towel dispenser is 140cm (4ft 7in) high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The sink is 80cm (2ft 7in) high.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
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  • Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
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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 Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located at the front of the auditorium to the left.
  • The female toilets are 24m (26yd) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located at the front of the auditorium to the left.
  • The male toilets are 24m (26yd) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
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  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.

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  • The theatre is available for hire for conferences and meetings. Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.