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Disabled Access Guide for Nuffield Theatre
Building 6
University of Southampton
Highfield Campus
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
Tel: 02380 595000
Fax: 02380 593131
Web: http://www.soton.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include the Studio Cafe Bar.
Related link Studio Cafe Bar.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in the Highfield Campus.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest mainline railway stations are Southampton Parkway (Airport) and Southampton
Central (City Centre).
Parking (Visitors Car Park)
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the back of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4m x 4.4m (13ft 1in x 14ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd) from the rear entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 19m (21yd) from the rear entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 186cm (6ft 1in) wide.
The automatic doors open towards you.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.
The doors slide open.
Level Change (Rear Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Reception (Box Office)
The reception desk is 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played at the box office.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Outside Access (Theatre Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the theatre.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Theatre / Opera House
There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
Designated seating is located directly in front as you enter.
Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
A companion may sit with you.
Companions sit next to you.
It is 30m (33yd) from the designated seating area to the nearest adapted toilet.
This venue does provide audio described performances.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is infrared.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
A deposit is not required for the hearing system.
The rows suitable for hearing loops are all.
There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
Concessions are available.
Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
Audio Description - Audio described performnces, for blind and visually impaired customers, bring theatre to life through a receiver and earpiece. Touch tours are also offered 45 mins before the performance. Please contact the Front of House Manager to organise a Touch tour and to register your attendance to a described performance. Details of audio described performances are available in the brochure.
Audio brochures, programmes and magnifying sheets can be obtained from the theatre on request. Please contact the Box Office.
The auditorium is fitted with a Williams Sound' infra-red system, which enables customers with a hearing impairment to fully enjoy all performances. An infra-red receiver can be borrowed from reception on the night of the performance.
Audio Description - Audio described performances, for blind and visually impaired customers, bring theatre to life through a receiver and earpiece. Touch tours are also offered 45 mins before the performance. Please contact the Front of House Manager to organise a Touch tour and to register your attendance to a described performance.
Signed Performances - British Sign Language interpreted performances for deaf and hearing impaired customers are offered once during each Nuffield Theatre production. Please advise the Box Office when making your booking so that suitable seats can be allocated.
STAGETEXT - Captioned and Audio Described Performance - Captioning converts the spoken word into text that provides people with hearing loss with access to live performance. In captioning, the words appear on a screen at the same time as they are sung or spoken. Captions also include sound effects and offstage noises. For more information visit www.stagetext.org.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are 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 services on the floors which are not accessible are additional seating.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 12m (13yd) from the alternative entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the lobby.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
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 width of the adapted toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 164cm x 194cm (5ft 4in x 6ft 4in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 88cm (2ft 10in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are 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 the left.
There is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
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 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located within the adapted toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 75cm (2ft 5in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the theatre.
The female and male toilets are 11m (12yd) from the theatre entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
The Nuffield welcomes registered assistance dogs in all areas of the building. Please talk to Box Office staff about any special requirements when booking.
