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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 View map of this area via Google Maps
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

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