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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a theatre and associated backstage areas.
• Corbett Café link (new tab) - click here.

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  • There are public accessible and standard toilets available within the Corbett Café adjoining the theatre.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:30 - 23:30.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 23:30.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 23:30.
• Thursday 08:30 - 23:30.
• Friday 08:30 - 23:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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  • Opening times may vary, depending on performances.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Loughton.
• The nearest mainline station is Chingford.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest underground station is Debden.

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Building Parking (Corbett Theatre)

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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  • The car park can be used by visitors and staff permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the northeast of the Corbett Theatre.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
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  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Loughton Campus Carpark.
  • The car park is located to the rear of the campus, adjacent to Hatfields mansion.
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  • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Rectory Lane at the front of the campus.
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  • There is not a designated drop off point.
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  • There is a steep slope, with no handrails, to access the theatre and café from the car park (photograph 5).
  • There is an alternative slight slope to the right of the car park, the first part of which has a handrail on the right going up, the second part on the left (photographs 6 and 7).
  • The theatre and café can then be reached via a level path around the rear of the building.
  • Building parking is for staff only, during the day. but can be used by visitors attending performances during the evening.
  • The on street parking is Pay and Display between 08.00-18.00, Mon-Fri.
  • Blue Badge parking is free for 3 hours.

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Site/Campus Car Park

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  • The car park is located at the rear of the campus.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Car Park Studios, Loughton Dance Studios and Hatfields House.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is loose chippings.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff and visitors.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Hatfields House.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Hatfields House.
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  • Students can request a parking space from the University.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the southeast of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

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  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is not staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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  • Reception would be staffed during theatre performances.

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Inside Access

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

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  • Photographs 2 and 3 show the green room in the backstage area, out of bounds to the public.

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Theatre

• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• Designated seating is located in the front row.
• Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
• A companion may sit beside you.
• It is 15m (16yd) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
• This venue does not provide audio described performances.
• There is an infrared hearing assistance system within the auditorium only.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
• Concessions are not available.
• Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
• Any of the seats in the front row can be removed to accommodate wheelchair users.
• This needs to be requested in advance.
• The theatre is used for lectures, rehearsals and classes, as well as public performances.

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Standard Changing Room (Dressing Rooms)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the rear of the stage.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the stage.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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  • There are 2 dressing rooms available backstage, which are accessed from the Green Room, via a fire door, 82 cm wide.
  • There are double, heavy doors, 172 cm wide, which give step free access to the stage from the Green Room.

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Level Change (Dressing Rooms to the Stage)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located on the thresholds of all doors between the dressing rooms and the stage.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).

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  • The steps are up and over the thresholds of the doors.
  • There is step free access from the dressing rooms to the stage via the green room.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located along the corridor to the right, just inside the Corbett Café from the theatre.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Public)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located along the corridor to the right, just inside the Corbett Café from the theatre.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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Standard Toilet(s) (Dressing Rooms)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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  • The shared toilet is located within the standard changing rooms.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m from the stage entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 90cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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  • There is also a shower unit located in each changing room, accessed via a deep step (shown in photograph 3).

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Additional Info

• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.

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  • Staff may receive disability awareness training.