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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a bar, auditorium, studio, accessible toilet and standard toilets.
• The location is an exciting theatre space which showcases a wide range of drama, dance and music from visiting professional companies to that of its own in-house groups. It is run entirely by volunteers.

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Opening Times

• Opening times do vary depending on performances.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Surbiton or Tolworth.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • Standard marked parking bays are located on Ravenscar Road and Douglas Road.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Outside Access (Foyer Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
• Comments View
  • This entrance is only open/available on request or for certain events.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • The building flows from the bar through to the foyer into the auditorium and then into the studio.
  • There are doors between these areas with an opening width of over 76cm.

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Eating and Drinking (Bar)

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar is located opposite the main entrance.
• The bar does not serve food.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 75cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Children are welcomed in the bar area.

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Level Change (Bar to Foyer)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in the front of the door leading from the foyer to the bar.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Foyer

• The foyer is located just after the bar as you enter from the main entrance and is used mainly for a meeting place and sometimes as a ballot hall for local and national elections.
• There are some tables available on the left wall as you enter from the bar area. These tables are 115cm in height and have stools in front of them.
• There is bench seating available throughout the foyer.
• The lighting level is varied.
• The box office reception counter is located at the rear of the foyer.

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Reception (Box Office Counter)

• The desk/counter is 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Auditorium

• The auditorium leads off from the foyer.
• The foyer is used for various functions such as pantomimes, theatre, arts and is also used during elections for the ballot boxes.
• There is a stage to the rear of the auditorium.
• There is a set of steps to reach the stage from the main auditorium floor.
• There are 3 steps to navigate which are 18cm in height, clearly marked and have no handrails (shown in photograph 7).
• There are chairs without armrests in the auditorium.
• The lighting level is varied.

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Barry Rocard Studio

• The studio is located on the right as you pass through the auditorium.
• The studio has several chairs without armrests.
• The lighting level is varied.
• This room can be used for a variety of purposes.

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Level Change (Accessible Toilet and Shared Toilets)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located between the foyer and the toilets.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located next to the foyer entrance.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located next to the foyer entrance.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.