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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

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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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