Disabled Access Day, on Saturday 12 March, is a national initiative created to raise awareness of the importance of access and encourage people to get out there and try something new. Venues across Nottingham are joining forces to offer a variety of accessible events, including a free open day event at the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall from 10am to 1pm.
Visitors will be able to find out more about the accessible facilities on offer at the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall and to learn about the variety of assisted performances available throughout season including audio described, British Sign Language (BSL), captioned performances and relaxed performances.
The new customer lift, installed last summer to give access to all three foyer levels in the Theatre Royal, will be in use. Trained front of house staff will be on hand to show visitors the newly installed accessible seating options now available in both the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall.
Visitors can also find out about the venue’s work with the National Autistic Society, Action for Blind People, Alzheimer’s Society, and Dementia Friends. At 12noon, there will be a Dementia Friends session, giving an insight into what it is like to live with dementia and how to understand and better help those living with dementia in our community.
There will be free tea or coffee available, staff to chat to and the Theatre Royal’s resident pianist playing a selection of popular show tunes.
For more information on access and assisted performances at the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall please visit www.trch.co.uk/access
Other city venues offering activities for Disabled Access Day on Saturday 12 March include Nottingham Playhouse, Broadway cinema, National Ice Centre and Dance4.
For more information about Disabled Access Day, please visit www.disabledaccessday.com
Saturday 12 March
10am – 1pm
Theatre Royal Dress Circle Foyer
