If you have access needs

Upcoming accessible performances

We are always looking for new ways to welcome you into our building & to our work and to offer that ‘little bit extra’. 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.

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Accessing The REP

The REP’s drop-off point is alongside the theatre in King Alfred’s Place, which runs between The REP and the International Convention Centre. Ramps and automatic doors lead into the building.

Parking for Blue Badge holders is available at both the Civic (next to The REP) and Brindley Drive (multi-storey at the back of The REP) car parks. Limited parking for Blue Badge holders is also available next to The REP, at the discretion of the ICC, and must be arranged in advance through Box Office on 0121 236 4455.

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 Mezzanine floor and Entrances C and D, allowing level access to Row L.

Wheelchair Spaces

The REP’s main auditorium has six wheelchair spaces on the ground floor and two on the mezzanine level. 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 mezzanine levels.

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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.

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.

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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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