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Unicorn Theatre for Children

Venue Accessibility Profile

Address Details
Name Unicorn Theatre for Children
Address 147 Tooley Street
Borough Southwark
Town/City London
Post Code SE1 2HZ

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Within the congestion charging zone? Yes
Access summary Excellent access for wheelchair users. Good services or facilites for sensory impaired people.

Further Details
Type of venue Theatre
Further keywords Theatre, Children
Venue leaflet available Yes
Accessibility guide available Yes

Contact Information
Box Office No. 020 7645 0560
Switchboard/Enquiry Line No 020 7645 0500
Fax 020 7645 0550
Email stagedoor@unicorntheatre.com
Website www.unicorntheatre.com

Getting To
Nearest BR station and approximate distance (metres) London Bridge
200m
Nearest tube station and approximate distance (metres) London Bridge
200m

Parking

On-site parking availability No
Off site parking? Limited parking for blue badge holders opposite theatre on Tooley Street.
Best place to drop off passengers Tooley Street
Taxi services Black Cab

Main Entrance

Level Access Yes
Steps to Main Entrance 5
Door Type Automatic
Further Entrance Notes There is stepped or ramped access to the main entrance. There are then 2 automatic doors leading into the Foyer.

Access Inside

Are the steps highlighted? Yes
Floors served by lift All public areas
Type(s) of lift Public
Location of accessible fire exits and refuges All fire exits are accessible for wheelchair users or the mobility impaired

Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible screens/areas All public areas
Accessibility restrictions Currently restricted to 6 wheelchair users in the Weston Theatre due to fire restrictions.

Wheelchair and Scooter Users

Floor surfaces Foyer (ground flr) has a stone floor, Clore theatre, staircase and landings have wooden flrs, Weston Theatre is carpet

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 Each theatre - infra red (30 headsets avail). Ind loops in Box Office/Cafe + portable loop available
Details of signed events Integrated Sign-interpreted performances (where a signing actor rehearses with the cast and joins them in costume as an

Services for Visually Impaired

Are audio described tours available? Audio describled performances are arranged for certain shows. Please contact the Box Office for details.
Are touch tours available? Each described performance is preceded by a touch tour.
Miscellaneous information Voice commentary in lift Raised numbers on the buttons.Tactile handrails.

Information Formats
Braille Can be arranged with advance notice
Large print Yes
Tape Can be arranged with advance notice

Guide Dogs
Are guide dogs welcome? Yes
Guide dogs can remain with owner Yes
Information and restrictions relating to guide dogs Will look after dogs for you, if required. Water bowl available

Refreshments
Availability Restaurant:
Bar: Yes
Café: Yes
Location In foyer, ground floor.
Accessibility Low counter induction loop available
Can carrying assistance be provided? Yes
Movable seating available? Yes
Menu formats Braille:
Large type: Yes
Blackboard:

Toilets and Phones
Adapted toilets Male:
Female:
Unisex: Yes
Location of toilets Basement level and 2nd floor (front of house) groundfloor, first floor, second floor and sixth floor (back of house)
Further details Grab rails, low level basin, good taps, and a long call alarm with hooks at different heights.

Seating, Concessions and Activities
Available concessions Unwaged
Children
Students
Senior citizens
Escorts

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