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Little Theatre
St Marks Road
Meadfoot
Torquay
Devon
TQ1 2EL
Tel: 01803 299330
Email: toads2@btinternet.com
Web: http://www.toadstheatre.co.uk
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Location
This venue is situated in Meadfoot.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The car park surface is loose chippings.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The convenient dropoff point is located outside the accessible entrance
Outside Access (St Marks Road)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 136cm (4ft 5in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
No Level Access (St Marks Road)
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (Accessible entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
No Level Access (Accessible entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located outside the accessible entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 135cm (4ft 5in).
These doors are held open when the theatre is open.
Reception (Box Office)
The reception desk is 7m (22ft 11in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
The lighting levels are bright.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
The stairs are used to access seats in rows L - Y.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 2m (6ft 6in) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located next to the accessible entrance.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 150cm x 250cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 2in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 101cm (3ft 3in) high.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located to the left of the box office.
The female toilets are 17m (18yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located to the left of the box office.
The male toilets are 14m (15yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Restaurant / Bar (TOADS Bar and Bistro)
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
Some tables are permanently fixed.
Some chairs are permanently fixed.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 65cm (2ft 1in).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Menus are available hand held.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is main meals.
Restaurant / Bar (Coffee Lounge)
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 62cm (2ft ).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Menus are available hand held.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is snacks.
Theatre / Opera House
There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
Designated seating is located the front of the auditorium.
Wheelchairs are not left with the patron.
This venue does not provide audio described performances.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
Concessions are not available.
Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
The adapted toilet is 5m from the foyer.
The adapted toilet is 15m from the auditorium.
If required, some seats can be removed from the 1st 3 rows which have level access, for a wheelchair user.
Additional Information
Staff do not receive disability awareness training.
Documents are not available in Braille.
Documents are not available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
There is not an open fireplace.
Plastic cups are not available.
Plastic cutlery is not available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
The box office is open Monday to Friday 10.30 - 13.30.
Comments
The opening times shown are for the box office.
