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Introduction

• The services in this building include a theatre with accessible seating and a café and bar.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Derby Theatre is located just off the A601 in the centre of Derby.
    For more information please check the 'Your Visit' pages of Derby Theatres website.
  • There is a large amount of parking in the Intu shopping centres carparks with level access via lifts to Derby Theatre.
    Tickets for parking can be brought at the same time as theatre tickets are booked.
• By Bus View
  • There are multiple bus stops around the Intu shopping centre.
    The Derby bus station is at the north end of the shopping centre and some of the routes are: 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 2B, 9, 9A, 12, 12A, 22, 50, 306, X52, X70, Y3 and Red Arrow.
• By Train View
  • The closest train station is the Derby Station and is approximately a 900m or an 11 minute walk from the Intu shopping centre.
• Useful Links View
  • Derby Theatres website with detailed information on how to find the theatre.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For information on bus services and timetabling in Derbyshire.
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  • For information on national train timetabling, routes and services.
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Useful Information

• To see more information on The Student Wellbeing Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01332 593 000.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01332 591 167.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Derby Theatre Access please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01332 593 939.
• Email: [email protected].
• All permanent staff undergo disability awareness and equality training including deaf awareness training.
• The theatre includes dementia friendly public sessions and can provide water for guide dogs when required.

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by anybody.
  • Parking charges apply for all users.
  • The car park is located underneath the building.
  • The car park type is underground.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 183cm (6ft).
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the carpark lifts.
  • 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Theatre Walk inside the Intu shopping centre.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 177cm (5ft 10in).

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building.
  • There is a slight slope, with no handrails, for access to the toilets and lift on the first floor.
  • The level change is shown in photograph 1.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does play background music.
  • Music is played in all public areas.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a portable loop.
  • Hearing systems for the shows can be acquired from a member of staff for use in auditoriums.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • There is a family area and pushchair park to the left of the stairs.
  • This area is shown in photograph 2.

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Reception (Box Office)

• The Box Office is located directly beyond the entrance.
• The desk is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are moderate to good.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.

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Eating and Drinking (The Theatre Café)

• The following information is for the café.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 73cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held and wall.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • The stairs are located to the left before the reception.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are adjustable.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Comments View
  • Floor 1 describes the ground level of the theatre as it is on the first floor of the Intu Centre.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located down the corridor to the left of the Theatre Café counter, past the toilets.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• The lift is approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 130cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 3in).
• 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 has a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Theatre

• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• Designated seating is located in the rear of the main auditorium.
• Wheelchairs are left with you.
• A companion may sit with you.
• Companions sit next to the designated seating.
• This venue does provide audio described performances.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• A deposit is not required for the hearing assistance system.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow.
• To borrow a wheelchair, book in advance.
• Concessions are available.
• Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

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• Comments View
  • The designated seating spaces are shown in photographs 3 and 4.

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Eating and Drinking (The Theatre Bar)

• The following information is for the bar.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 22m (24yd 2in) from the lift.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 43cm (1ft 5in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 109cm (3ft 7in).
• The standard height for tables is 43cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and ice creams.

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• Comments View
  • The bar is located on the first floor outside the main auditorium entrance.
  • The bar opens an hour before a performance.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor to the rear of the Theatre Café.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 157cm x 178cm (5ft 2in x 5ft 10in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 97cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a fixed baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 85cm.
• Comments View
  • There is a baby holding seat.
  • The height of the baby holding seat is 69cm.
  • There is an electric powered overhead hoist.
  • The hoist covers from toilet to door.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Second Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the second floor to the rear of the Theatre Café seating area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 202cm (4ft 12in x 6ft 8in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 61cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 94cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 80cm.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located to the rear of the Theatre Café.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 78cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located to the left of the box office reception.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 76cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Second Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the second floor to the rear of the Theatre Café seating area.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 78cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.