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Perth Theatre and Concert Hall - Perth Theatre

1a Mill Street, Perth, PH1 5HZ

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Overview

  • About View
    • Perth Theatre is located in the centre of Perth.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: theatre, box office, toilets, café, bar.
  • 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, this may include the use of a lift.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • Floors 0, 1, 1.5, 2 and 2.5 can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
    • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, a hearing assistance system, a manual wheelchair and a water bowl for assistance dogs.
    • The venue can provide an audio description service.
    • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
    • Staff receive the following training: First Aid, Alzheimers and Dementia Friendly.
    • The following services are available, please contact the Box Office for information: BSL interpreted and audio description performances, Relaxed performances, Dance for Parkinson's sessions.
  • Toilet and Changing Facilities View
    • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on floors 0, 1 and 2.5.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on floors 0, 1 and 2.5.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilets with adaptations.

Entrance (Theatre)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 221cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 207cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Ticketing (Box Office)

  • Ticket Counter / Machines View
    • The ticket counter surveyed is located to the left as you enter.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 75cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.

Eating and Drinking (Theatre Bar)

  • Location and Service View
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered, colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Menus are wall-mounted.
    • The following are available: drinking straws.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the left as you enter the bar.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 111cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter, at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • 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.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .

Designated Seating (Stalls - Ground Floor)

  • The designated seating area surveyed is located through the doors to the right of the bar.
  • The most accessible route to the designated seating has manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated seating.
  • The doors are held open prior to the performances.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The door has an open extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The designated seating area is not clearly marked or signed.
  • There are 4 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • 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 and chairs without armrests.
  • There is a toilet with adaptations close to the seating area (within approximately 50m).

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the left hand side, before the bar.
    • 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.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • 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 118cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a wall mounted towel dispenser, a hand towel and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and a baby changing table.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located next to the toilet with adaptations.
  • The journey time to this lift from the box office is approximately 1 minute.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Floors 0, 1, 1.5, 2 and 2.5 are accessed by this lift.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right after the box office.
  • The ground floor, 1, 1.5, 2 and 2.5 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 16 steps between floors which are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.

Eating and Drinking (Floor 1 - Theatre Café)

  • Location and Service View
    • The Theatre Café is located on level 1.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
    • This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered, colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is available.
    • Menus are wall-mounted and available on a board.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the left as you exit the lift.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 111cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter, at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is 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 with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .

Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 1 - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you exit the lift.
    • 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.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 89cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a wall mounted towel dispenser and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and a baby changing table.

Designated Seating (Floor 1.5 - Joan Knight Studio)

  • The designated seating area surveyed is located straight ahead as you exit the lift.
  • The most accessible route to the designated seating has manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated seating.
  • There are double manual doors which opens towards you.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The designated seating area is not clearly marked or signed.
  • There are 2 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • 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 and chairs without armrests.
  • There is a toilet with adaptations close to the seating area (within approximately 50m).

Room (Floor 2 - Space One and Two)

  • The room is located to the left as you exit the lift.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and a lift.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is an entry system at a height of 80cm.
  • There is a single automatic door which opens towards you.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 80cm.
  • 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.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.

Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 2.5 - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you exit the lift, then to the right.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • 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 84cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a wall mounted towel dispenser and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin, a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and a baby changing table.