Access Guide
Opening Times
- Opening times do vary depending on performances.
Access To (300 Level Theatre Entrance)
- The 300 Level entrance to the Theatre is located on the 300 Level of the Frist Campus Center.
- View information on Frist Campus Center (opens new tab) .
- The most accessible route has step-free level access and an elevator.
- This is via the Washington Road entrance and the southwest or northeast elevators.
- There is step-free level access to enter.
- There is Braille, tactile and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door to enter opens outwards and has a medium color contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 2ft 8in (82cm).
Access To (400 Level Theatre Entrance)
- The 400 Level entrance to the Theatre is located on the 400 Level of the Frist Campus Center.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access and an elevator.
- This is via the Washington Road entrance and the northeast elevator.
- There is step-free level access to enter.
- There is Braille, tactile and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door to enter opens outwards and has a medium color contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
Seating Area (Theatre Seating)
- There is stepped access in this area.
- There is some turning space for wheelchair users in the seating area.
- There are fixed chairs with armrests in this area.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Lighting levels are low.
- There are a total of 11 steps to access all the rows of seating.
The highest step is 6in (17cm) high and the final 7 steps have handrails on both sides.
Designated Seating (Theatre Designated Seating)
- Designated seating is located at the front of the right side rows of seats.
- There is step-free level access to the designated seating.
- The designated seating area is clearly signed.
- There are 3 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- The view from this seating area is clear.
- Companions sit next to you.
- There is space for a service animal to rest in the seating area.
- Lighting levels are low.
Stair Lift (Stage Lift)
- The lift is located on the left side of the stage and through the doors.
- The dimensions of the lift are 2ft 7in x 4ft (79cm x 122cm).
- The lift control buttons have a high color contrast.
- The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
- Lighting levels are low.
Stairway (Balcony Stairway)
- The floors which are accessible by stairway are 300 Level and 400 Level.
- There are 20+ steps between floors.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- The handrails cover all steps.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the highest step is 7in (18cm).
- The minimum tread depth is 1ft (31cm).
- Lighting levels are low.
- This stairway can be bypassed via the northeast elevator.
Restroom with Adaptations (400 Level - 402A Dressing Room - Shared - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
View
- The restroom surveyed is approximately 16yd 1ft (15m) from the 400 Level entrance.
- There is step-free level access into the restroom.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the restroom door.
- The door into the restroom opens outwards and has a medium color contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
- The door has a push button lock.
- Internally the door has a medium color contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
View
- The overall dimensions are 6ft 2in x 6ft 4in (188cm x 193cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the WC as you look at it.
- The lateral transfer space is 2ft (62cm) (from the side of the WC pan to the wall).
- There is a lever flush for the WC.
- There is a horizontal grab bar on the rear wall and on the side wall.
- The horizontal grab bars have a medium color contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The WC seat is 1ft 8in (51cm) from the floor.
- The WC seat has a low color contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet paper dispenser which can be reached when seated on the WC.
- The toilet paper dispenser has a high color contrast.
- The toilet paper dispenser is 2ft (61cm) from the floor.
- The sink is 2ft 10in (87cm) from the floor.
- The sink faucet type is lever mixer.
- There is a horizontal grab bar on the left.
- The grab bar has a medium color contrast with the surrounding walls.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser has a high color contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 3ft 6in (106cm) from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted paper towel dispenser.
- The paper towel dispenser has a high color contrast.
- The paper towel dispenser is 3ft 7in (109cm) from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is a shelf.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 5ft 5in (165cm) from the floor.
- There is a medium color contrast between the walls and floor.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- This restroom with adaptations is located within the 402A dressing room.
Shower with Adaptations (400 Level - 402A Dressing Room - Shared - Shower)
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Location and Access
View
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- The door opens by sliding and has a low color contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the door opening is 2ft (62cm).
- The door has no lock.
- Internally the door has a low color contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
View
- There is a detachable shower head.
- There is a shower seat.
- There is a grab bar for the shower.
- The grab bar has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
- There is a low color contrast between the walls and floor.
- Lighting levels are even.
- This shower with adaptations is located within the restroom with adaptations located within the 402A dressing room.