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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a 200 seat flexible studio theatre, 2 additional studios, the Interdisciplinary Centre for Computer Music Research (ICCMR) - including the Sound and Music Computing Lab, and BioMusic Research, meeting rooms and staff offices.

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  • The House is the University's Performing Arts Centre.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Plymouth.
• The nearest National Rail station is Plymouth.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located outside the Roland Levinsky Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 46m (50yd 11in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 64m (69yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The parking bays here are for Blue Badge holders only.
  • The bays are not marked. There is room for around 7 cars here.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 102cm (3ft 4in) wide.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open automatically.
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door opening is 96cm (3ft 2in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance from Parking)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the left of the building as you face it.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 145cm (4ft 9in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance from Drake Circus)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the building, leadng off Drake Circus.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located in front of the building.
• There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
• There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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Reception (Box Office)

• The desk is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The reception desk is high (110cm+).
• The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk is not generally staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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  • This box office is only open on performance days.
  • When there is no performance in The House, the box office can be found in the Peninsula Art Gallery, on the ground floor of the Roland Levinsky Building.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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  • Photograph 1 shows one of the meeting rooms available in the building.
  • Photographs 2 and 3 show the studio located on the first floor.
  • Photograph 4 shows the studio located on the second floor.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the opposite side of the foyer from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
• The lift is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The clear door width is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 135cm x 268cm (4ft 5in x 8ft 10in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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  • Thrre is also a lift in the staff only area on the far side of the theatre and the backstage area.
  • This is narrower than the main lift (shown in photographs 3 and 4).

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Theatre

• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• Designated seating is located at the front of the theatre.
• Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
• A companion may sit with you.
• Companions sit beside you.

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  • There is level access to the rear of the theatre from the first floor.
  • This area is mainly used by production staff.

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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
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located straight ahead from the main entrance, by the main lift.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• 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 locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door weight is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The toilet roll holder is 116cm (3ft 10in) high.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
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  • There is also a similar accessible toilet in the backstage area of the ground floor, except the alarm is tied up (shown in photograph 2).
  • Photograph 3 shows the accessible toilet on the second floor, which has the transfer space on the right.
  • Photograph 4 shows the accessible toilet on the third floor, with the transfer space on the left.

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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 straight ahead, by the accessible toilet and the lift.
  • The female toilets are 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located in the foyer, next to the box office.
  • The male toilets are 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The unisex toilets are located on the first floor, to the rear of the main lift.
  • Unisex toilets are 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located on the first floor, left as you exit the main lift, by the upper entrance to the theatre.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
  • This is by lift.
• Comments View
  • The toilets contain cubicles with doors that open outwards.
  • There are also unisex toilets located on the third floor and on the ground floor in the staff only area.

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Accessible Changing Room (Dressing Room)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing rooms are located in the backstage area, to the left of the ground floor entrance to the theatre.
• The accessible changing room is 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 258cm x 302cm (8ft 6in x 9ft 11in).
• The facilities available in the accessible changing room are a wheel in shower.
• There is level access to the changing room.

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Accessible Shower (Dressing Room)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located in the accessible dressing room.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 51cm (1ft 8in).
• Other facilities available are a functional alarm.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Standard Changing Room (Dressing Room)

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing rooms are located in the backstage area, to the left of the ground floor entrance to the theatre.
• The standard changing room is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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  • The standard dressing room contains a standard shower, accessed by a deep step.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.