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Tom Thumb Theatre

2A Eastern Esplanade, Cliftonville, Margate, CT9 2LB

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Overview

  • About View
    • With just 56 seats, this converted Victorian coach house, located in Margate, showcases film screenings, plays, music and comedy.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: an auditorium, bar, outdoor seating and standard toilets.
    • There is not a toilet with adaptations available.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via a slight portable ramp at the most accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the toilets, the first floor and the balcony.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the hallway between the entrance door and the auditorium.
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, narrow walkways and narrow openings.
    • The ground floor and first floor can be accessed via stairs.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • Seating is available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: ear defenders.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • Staff receive the following training: First Aid and Fire Safety.
    • Tickets should be purchased online, in advance.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front left of the theatre.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is under 75cm wide.
  • There are no handrails for the ramp.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 109cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 115cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • A portable ramp can also be requested for the entrance.

Auditorium

  • Theatre Information View
    • Advanced bookings are available.
    • Concessions are not available.
    • Captioned performances are available.
    • Signed performances are available.
    • Audio described performances are not available.
    • Autism friendly/relaxed performances are available.
    • Sensory friendly performances are not available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Auditorium View
    • The most accessible route to the auditorium has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
    • The most accessible route to a row of seating has step-free level access.
    • The designated seating area is located in the front row, where chairs can be removed.
    • Seating available in the auditorium includes: chairs without armrests.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The gender neutral toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located to the right hand side of the stage.
  • The distance from the entrance to the auditorium is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilets has a step.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways and narrow openings.
  • There is one step into the toilets.
  • There are no handrails for the step.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step is 8cm.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 73cm.
  • There is a second door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 73cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There are not ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has twist/turn taps.
  • Hand drying facilities include: paper towels.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Outdoor Seating Area

  • Location and Access View
    • The outdoor seating area is located to the left hand side of the theatre.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
    • There is step-free level access to this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is uncovered.
    • 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.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
    • The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.

Main Bar - First Floor

  • Location and Access View
    • The main bar is located at the top of the external stairs, in the outdoor seating area.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There are 13 steps into this area.
    • There are handrails on both sides.
    • The handrails are not 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 height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the highest step is 22cm.
    • The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
    • The steps have open risers.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door is permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 74cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a second, single manual door.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 73cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • Order and Payment View
    • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered.
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The bar is located in the centre of the room.
    • There is step-free level access to the bar.
    • The height of the bar is 112cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the bar.
    • The bar has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The payment machine is portable.
  • Service View
    • This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menu types include: handheld.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and benches.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

The Balcony

  • Location and Access View
    • The balcony is located on the right hand side, on entering the bar.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is one step to this area.
    • There are no handrails for the step.
    • The step is unmarked.
    • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step is 12cm.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 105cm.
    • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is covered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • There may be background noise in this area.