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Old Vic Theatre

Venue Accessibility Profile

Address Details

Name Old Vic Theatre
Address The Cut
Borough Lambeth
Town/City London
Post Code SE1 8NB

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Within the congestion charging zone? Yes
Access summary Adequate facilities for hearing impaired people Limited suitability for scooter users No facilites for visually impaired people at present

Further Details

Type of venue West End Theatre

Contact Information

Box Office No. 0870 060 6628
Switchboard/Enquiry Line No 020 7928 2651
Fax 020 7261 9161
Email ovtcadmin@oldvictheatre.com
Website www.oldvictheatre.com

Getting To

Nearest BR station and approximate distance (metres) Waterloo
100m
Nearest tube station and approximate distance (metres) Waterloo
100m

Parking

On-site parking availability No
Designated disabled bays Yes
Number of disabled bays 1
Best place to drop off passengers Webber Street
Taxi services Waterloo Station

Main Entrance

Level Access No
Door Type Double
Door Opening Outward
Further Entrance Notes There are four steps on entry to the foyer

More Accessible Alternative Entrance

Level Access Ramped
Ramp Gradient Steep
Ramp Type Removable
Steps to Main Entrance 2
Steps Highlighted? Yes
Handrails No
Door Type Double
Door Opening Outward
Further Entrance Notes Double wooden doors
Location of alternative entrance Second exit door in Webber Street - access only to auditorium not foyer

Access Inside

Venue has unavoidable steps Yes
Number of steps between each floor From foyer 3 steps with no handrails up to stalls 29 steps up then 3 down with handrails to Dress Circle 2 steps between rows. 58 steps to Lilian Baylis circle 3 steep steps between rows.
Location of accessible fire exits and refuges Alternative entrance There are two steps and a removable ramp.

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair accessible screens/areas Some areas
Wheelchair inaccessible screens/areas Bar
Accessibility restrictions Yes

Wheelchair and Scooter Users

Location of storage for wheelchairs/scooters In aisle
Floor surfaces Carpet

Limited Mobility

Staff will assist Yes

Facilities for Hearing Impaired

Services for Visually Impaired

Guide Dogs

Are guide dogs welcome? Yes
Guide dogs can remain with owner Yes
Restrictions No
Information and restrictions relating to guide dogs Dogs may be looked after

Refreshments

Availability Restaurant:
Bar:
Café:
Location 4 bars, one on each level
Are there unavoidable steps? Yes
Can carrying assistance be provided? Yes
Refreshments service offered Limited assistance in carrying
Movable seating available? Yes

Shops

Location Foyer
Staff will assist Yes

Toilets and Phones

Adapted toilets Male:
Female:
Unisex:
Location of toilets Near the accessible entrance

Seating, Concessions and Activities

Reserved seats Yes

Events

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