Access

Upcoming accessible performances

  • Little Shop Of Horrors
    BSL Interpreted Performance: Wed 15 Sep
  • Audio Described Performance: Thu 16 Sep
  • Captioned Performance: Sat 18 Sep
  • ENRON
    Audio Described Performance: Sat 25 Sep
  • The Habit Of Art
    Captioned Performance: Sat 2 Oct
  • The Cherry Orchard
    Audio Described Performance: Sat 30 Oct
  • BSL Interpreted Performance: Thu 4 Nov
  • Captioned Performance: Sat 6 Nov
  • The Secret Garden
    Audio Described Performance: Tue 14 Dec
  • BSL Interpreted Performance: Wed 15 Dec
  • Captioned Performance: Fri 17 Dec
  • Captioned Performance and Family Day: Sat 18 Dec
  • BSL Interpreted Performance: Wed 29 Dec
  • Audio Described Performance: Fri 7 Jan

We are always looking for new ways to welcome you into our building & to our work and to offer that ‘little bit extra’. This includes our new Access Register which we have introduced to help us improve our customer service for disabled people. Below are details of the facilities we provide as standard. If your requirements are not covered here, then please contact the Box Office on 0121 236 4455 or e-mail us and we will do our best to help.

Limited Mobility Symbol If you have limited mobility

Accessing The REP

The drop-off point for The REP is on Cambridge Street, near to the mini roundabout behind the theatre. This will also apply to taxis. Ramps and automatic doors lead into the building.

There are a limited number of parking spaces on King Alfred’s Place for disabled customers. The ICC who manage the spaces are prioritising them for disabled people who drive themselves and therefore cannot be dropped off. These spaces need to be booked in advance through our Box Office on 0121 236 4455.

There are additional disabled parking spaces on Brindley Drive (off Cambridge Street) and in the Brindley Drive multi-storey car park. Please note that the Civic Centre car park is now permanently closed.

The Box Office, cloakroom, toilets, bar and restaurant are at ground level. The restaurant is reached via a ramp.

There is level access to The Door and to Entrances A and B of the Main House. Please note that there are steps to all rows, apart from Row D.

Lift access is available to the first floor and Entrances C and D, allowing level access to Row L. Access Register users can now book wheelchair spaces on row L online.

Wheelchair Spaces

The REP’s main auditorium has six wheelchair spaces on the ground floor (row D) and two on the first floor (row L). Two spaces are available in The Door. Please book these spaces in advance to that we can reserve them and the adjoining seats for anyone else in your party.

Accessible Toilets

Accessible toilets are on the ground and first floor.

Hearing Impaired Symbol If you are deaf, deafened or hard of hearing

Hearing assisted facilities

There is a Sennheiser infrared system in the Main House for you to use with or without a hearing aid*. You need to reserve a headset in advance through Box Office and then collect it from the cloakroom for a returnable deposit.

*Please note our infrared system is not compatible with all hearing aids.

Captioned performances

Many Main House shows have at least one captioned performance. During a captioned performance the actors’ words appear as visible text on screens on or near the stage at the same time as they are spoken.

BSL interpreted performances

We offer BSL interpreted performances for most Main House and some Door (studio) productions. The signer is usually situated on the right hand side as you face the stage. Specific seats with a clear view of the signer are reserved, so please specify that you are booking for the BSL performance when you contact the Box Office.

Hearing Dogs

We welcome Hearing dogs. If you would like to take your dog into the performance please let us know when booking your ticket – we can then reserve the adjacent seat. Alternatively, a member of staff can care for your dog.

Site Impaired Symbol If you are blind or visually impaired

Audio Described Performances

This service gives you a description of the action on stage, interspersed between actors’ dialogue. You need to pre-booked your headset through Box Office and then collect it from the Cloakroom for a returnable deposit. You are invited to arrive half an hour before the performance begins, when the describers will read the programme notes. If you would like an audio file of the programme notes before your visit contact Selene Burn on 0121 245 2000 or selene.burn@birmingham-rep.co.uk

Touch Tours

At every performance where audio description is provided, there is also an opportunity for a touch tour of the stage and set. Touch Tours give you an opportunity to familiarise yourself with the set and costumes before the show to enhance your enjoyment of the production. Places are limited so advanced booking is essential.

Guide Dogs

We welcome Guide dogs. If you would like to take your dog into the performance please let us know when booking your ticket. We can then reserve the adjacent seat. Alternatively, a member of staff can care for your dog.

Booking A Ticket

Telephone 0121 236 4455
Email access@birmingham-rep.co.uk
Textphone 18001 0121 235 4455 (Typetalk)
Or online through this website

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