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Albany Theatre and Studio

Venue Accessibility Profile

Address Details
Name	Albany Theatre and Studio
Address	Douglas Way, Deptford
Borough	Lewisham
Town/City	Deptford
County	London
Post Code	SE8 4AG View map of this area via Google Maps
Access summary	The Albany has full access for the disabled. Please advise the Box Office of any special needs at time of booking.
Further Details
Type of venue	Arts Centre
Further keywords	Disability arts, theatre, spoken word, music, comedy, dance, clubs.
Venue leaflet available	Yes
Accessible meeting room available	No
Accessible performance space available	Yes

Contact Information
Box Office No.	(020) 8692 4446
Switchboard/Enquiry Line No	(020) 8692 0231
Website	www.thealbany.co.uk
Getting To
Nearest BR station and approximate distance (metres)	Deptford 100
Nearest tube station and approximate distance (metres)	New Cross 200
Bus information	453, 21, 53, 188, 47, 199, 36, 136, 225
Parking
On-site parking availability	No
Designated disabled bays	No
Off site parking?	no restictions but limited
Best place to drop off passengers	Watson St / Deptford High St
Taxi services	Venue will order

Main Entrance
Level Access	Yes
Further Entrance Notes	Very accessible open spacious well lit foyer. Very good signage throughout. cushioned vinyl flooring. Low counter at Box Office. Large tactile site map in Foyer.
More Accessible Alternative Entrance
Level Access	Ramped
Location of alternative entrance	Rear Backstage access

Access Inside
Number of steps between each floor	20 steps up to 1st floor
Are the steps highlighted?	Yes
Are there any handrails?	Two side
Floors served by lift	2 lifts serve all floors
Type(s) of lift	Public
Location of accessible fire exits and refuges	All fire exits on ground for are levelUpstairs fire exits down 20 steps to street level
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible screens/areas	All areas (limited upper circle access)
Wheelchair inaccessible screens/areas	No wheelchair spaces in upper circle
Accessibility restrictions	Lower stalls only
Wheelchair and Scooter Users
Floor surfaces	Cushioned vinyl
Limited Mobility
Staff will assist	Yes
Facilities for Hearing Impaired
Induction loop available	Yes
Infra-red system available	Yes
Locations of induction loops / infra red systems	Auditorium
Other services for hearing impaired	Digital projection screens
Services for Visually Impaired
Are audio described tours available?	Dependant on production
Are touch tours available?	Dependant on production
Magnifiers available for loan	No
Torches available for loan	No
Magnifiers available for loan	No
Magnifiers available for loan	No
Guide Dogs
Are guide dogs welcome?	Yes
Guide dogs can remain with owner	Yes
Restrictions	No

Refreshments
Availability	Restaurant: Yes Bar: Yes Café: Yes
Location	Auditorium Bar. Foyer Cafe / Restaurant
Can carrying assistance be provided?	Yes
Movable seating available?	Yes
Menu formats	Braille: Large type: Yes Blackboard: Yes
Toilets and Phones
Adapted toilets	Male: Yes Female: Yes Unisex:
Location of toilets	Foyer
Public telephone available	Yes
Location of public telephones	Foyer and Cafe
Use of private phone available if necessary	Yes
Seating, Concessions and Activities
Seating bookable	Enquire
Reserved seats	Enquire
Available concessions	All disabled people Wheelchair users Groups Unwaged Children Students Senior citizens

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