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Introduction

• The opening times vary depending on shows and events taking place.
• Please contact the theatre for more information.

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Opening Times

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in Colchester.
• The nearest mainline station is Hythe.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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  • Altough not as close as Hythe, most visitors choose to arrive at Colchester North Station where bus and taxi connections are more readily available.

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Parking

• There are several car parks located throughout the campus.
• For further information, please see theUniversity website parking page.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).

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  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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  • Photograph 2 shows the studio space.
  • There is level access via lift to this faciltiy.

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Reception (Box Office)

• Box Office is located to the right as you exit the lift on the ground floor.
• The desk is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
• Clear signage for the reception area is not visible from the lift.
• There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
• The desk is not staffed.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• The type of system is infrared.
• The hearing system is available only on request.
• The hearing assistance system is not signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The touch screen is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.

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Restaurant Bar Internal

• The following information is for the cafe.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
• Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is snacks.

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Other Floors

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • 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 a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G and 1.
• The lift is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 96cm (3ft 2in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 98cm x 140cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not 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 bright.

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  • Photograph 3 shows the lift on the ground floor.
  • Photograph 4 shows the lift in the studio space.

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Theatre

• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• Designated seating is located next to the theatre entrance (as shown in photograph 1).
• Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
• A companion may sit with you.
• Companions sit next to you.
• It is 9m (29ft 6in) from the designated seating area to the nearest adapted toilet.
• This venue does not provide audio described performances.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is infrared.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
• A deposit is not required for the hearing system.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
• Concessions are available.
• Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
• Carers get free admisson.
• The designated seating area is 12m from the lift.

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Accessible Toilet (Theatre - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left of the theatre.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
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  • 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 220cm (5ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
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  • 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 47cm (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 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
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • 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 toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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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 Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left as you exit the lift on the ground floor.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Level Change (Standard Toilets)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading up to the toilets.
• There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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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 generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.
• Plastic cups are available.

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  • Staff may recieve disability awareness training.