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Taliesin Arts Centre Theatre

Singleton Park Campus, Singleton Park, Swansea, Wales, SA2 8PZ

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Access Guide

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is sloped.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the Theatre entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the theatre and cafe/bar on the first floor of the building.
  • There is step-free access via a steep ramp at the most accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
  • There is 1 other entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the other entrance.
  • The other entrance is the Stage Door at the side of the building, which gives step-free access to the stage and the backstage/dressing rooms area.
  • There are in addition two entrances to Arts Centre on the ground floor. These are a stepped main entrance and a step-free accessible entrance. The Box Office, Bar and entrances to the auditorium can be accessed from these via the lift and stairs. For more information, please see the guide for the Taliesin Arts Centre.

Getting Around

  • ***Access View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along the majority of circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, benches and high stools.
    • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
    • There is step-free level access to the backstage/dressing room area from the Stage Door.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located at the far end of the foyer/cafe bar from the theatre entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located at the far end of the foyer/cafe bar from the theatre entrance.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the backstage/dressing room area.
    • There is also a toilet with adaptations and shared standard toilets, including an ambulant toilet, on the ground floor in the main part of Taliesin Arts Centre.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located in the dressing room/backstage area.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations.

Taliesin Car Park

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the rear of the Taliesin Arts Centre, close to the Theatre entrance.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and loose chippings.
    • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 61m from the Taliesin Arts Centre Theatre entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight slopes.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • Permit holders only can park here between 08:00 - 16:00 Monday - Friday, but some permit holders will still need to pay for parking.
    • After these hours, it is pay to park in this car park. Visitors to the theatre can get their parking validated in the Theatre Box Office.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
    • Payment machines are located at the side of the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 53m from the Taliesin Arts Centre accessible entrance.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There is 1 electric vehicle charging point designated for Blue Badge holders.
    • The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay designated for Blue Badge holders are 245cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
    • The controls for the Blue Badge charging point are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster for the Blue Badge charging point is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Payment can be made with a credit/debit card (contactless).
    • The Blue Badge charging point is 67m from the Taliesin Arts Centre Theatre entrance.

Entrance (Theatre Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the Taliesin Arts Centre, next to Taliesin car park.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • The ramp gradient varies between slight and steep.
  • There are level resting areas along the ramp.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • There are 10 steps as you enter.
  • There are handrails on both sides and also a central handrail.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 14cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 162cm.
  • The doors have a medium colour contrast.

Reception (Box Office)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located off the foyer area.
    • The distance from the Theatre entrance is 14m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There is an automatic door along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 101cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
    • The reception has a television which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 96cm to 109cm from the floor.
    • The touchscreens are tablets that are used by theatre patrons to validate their parking. These are height adjustable.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Theatre

  • Theatre Information View
    • Advanced bookings are available.
    • Concessions are available.
    • Free tickets are available for personal assistants and carers for most events through the Hynt scheme.
    • Concessions are also available for people under 26 and students.
    • Captioned performances are available.
    • Captioned performances are available for some films only.
    • Signed performances are available.
    • Audio described performances are available.
    • Audio description is available for some films only.
    • Autism friendly/relaxed performances are not available.
    • Sensory friendly performances are not available.
    • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
    • There is a hearing loop in the theatre and an infra red hearing system, which is mainly used for audio description and audio announcements.
    • View information on access performances and provisions (opens new tab) .
  • Auditorium View
    • The most accessible route to the auditorium has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access to a row of seating.
    • There is a designated seating area.
    • The following rows have stepped access: Rows A - F and H - N.
    • Row G has step-free level access. The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located here.
    • Seating available includes: chairs with armrests.
    • The control room at the back of the theatre can be accessed using the steps on either side of the auditorium. These have handrails on different sides.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Access View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located on the side of the foyer/cafe bar area.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 109cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 84cm.
    • The counter has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • Service View
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus types include: wall-mounted (digital) and handheld.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The Cafe Bar also sells food, soft and alcoholic drinks for theatre performances.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • 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.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables, high tables and long tables.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • The Cafe Bar is also open in the evenings and weekends for theatre performances.

Toilet with Adaptations (Theatre Foyer - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the far side of the foyer/cafe bar area from the entrance.
    • The distance from the Theatre entrance is 27m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route also has narrow walkways.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 78cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 170cm (width) x 216cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 102cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 103cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 69cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 116cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 135cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 96cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.