Access at Northern Stage Getting To Northern Stage Book Access Tickets Online Building Access At Box Office Audio Described Brochure Access Performance Types See what's coming up Changing Places We are very proud that Northern Stage is a fully accessible building. Getting to Northern Stage Located on the University of Newcastle campus, Northern Stage can be accessed from either Claremont Road (opposite the Great North Museum: Hancock) or from the ramp off Barras Bridge (opposite Newcastle Civic Centre). See a map and info on public transport. Book Access Tickets Online We have recently upgraded our online booking system and you can now purchase access tickets via our website. We hold back seats for our Captioned, Audio Described and BSL Interpreted performances for users of those services. These seats are located in the best place in the auditorium to make use of the relevant facility. To book tickets held for caption, audio description or wheelchair users, log on to your account at northernstage.co.uk. Go to My Account > Other Preferences and update your access requirements. You will be then be able to select access tickets and purchase them online. Building Access There are two entrances to the theatre Kings Road Entrance (this is the taxi drop-off/collection point) and the Main Entrance. Both level entrances have automated doors. These lead into the foyer area where you will find the Restaurant, Bar, Box Office and entrances to Stages 1, 2 and 3. The theatre has three lifts providing access to all parts of the building, including the accessible toilets, baby changing facilities, stages 2 & 3 and the backstage area. There are five wheelchair positions in Stage 1, two positions in Stage 2 and all seats are removeable in Stage 3. Accessible toilets in Stage 3 and Stage 2 lower entrance lobby. Guide, hearing and all working dogs are welcome here Induction loop system in all public spaces, and an infra-red system in all three stages. (In Stage 1 the induction loop is best covered in rows E – L) One free ticket for the assistant of a disabled person who is not able to attend unaccompanied. At Box Office At Box Office you can request: Large Print brochures Headsets for assisted listening Audio described brochure Access Performance Types We offer a range of methods to assist in your enjoyment of shows at Northern Stage. Look for the following symbols on individual show pages of the website, on our brochure or ask our box office for details. British Sign Language Interpreted performance(Sign language interpreted performance for Deaf BSL users) Audio Described performance(Live commentary via headphones for blind or partially sighted patrons) Captioned performance(English text displayed on a unit for deaf or hard of hearing patrons. For best visibility in Stage 1 we would advise rows E – L, anywhere in Stage 2 is fine.) Touch Tour(Tour of the set before the show for our visually impaired customers) Relaxed PerformanceTo welcome audiences with learning disabilities, sensory or communication differences Upcoming access performances at Northern Stage: Pulse - Tue 5 NovFor PMLD audiences: 11am, 12.30pm & 2pm Relaxed performance open to all: 6pm Wolf! - Sat 14 Dec, 1.30pm Wolf! - Sat 21 Dec, 1.30pm The Snow Queen - Sat 21 Dec, 1pm(Touch tours are usually 1hr30 mins before the performance start time) The Snow Queen - Sat 28 Dec, 1pm The Snow Queen - Sun 29 Dec, 1pm The Snow Queen - Fri 3 Jan, 7pm Changing Places Theatre attendees can use the Changing Places facilities at Newcastle University's Daysh Building. The toilet is located on the ground floor of the Daysh building, close to the main entrance of the University. It is accessible via radar key and it's opening hours are: Monday 08:00 - 17:00 Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00 Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00 Thursday 08:00 - 17:00 Friday 08:00 - 17:00 Saturday Contact for information Sunday Contact for information Public Holidays Closed More information and contact details can be found here: changingplaces.uktoiletmap.org