Access Information
Making the Belgrade Accessible
All Belgrade productions and many visiting productions are supported by captioning or sign language interpreters and are audio-described. We also have large print, Braille and audio versions of our brochure available on request.
Drop Off Point
Patrons with limited mobility who are arriving by car can gain access to a drop-off point via Upper Well Street at the top of Belgrade Square, outside Bella Italia. The point is marked by stainless steel bollards. You can view a photo of the drop off point in the image gallery on the left hand side of this page.
The drop-off point is about 20m / 66ft from the B2 entrance and has a dropped kerb and a ramp that will give patrons easy access to the theatre entrance. Parking is not permitted in this area.
Age Recommendations and Suitability
The Belgrade Theatre presents a variety of productions that reflect a range of subject matters for a broad range of audience types. These subjects often reflect contemporary life and as a result may present a range of real life situations including scenes of an adult nature, bad language and violence.
On occasion we feel it appropriate to give guidance and shows which require clarification will have an age recommendation on them.
An age recommendation can mean that the show may contain bad language, scenes of an adult nature or violence. If any of these issues are of concern to you please consult one of our box office staff who will be able to advise you further.
Access Supported Performances
When providing Access Supported Performances, the Belgrade considers each of the following questions:
- How long is the show running at the Belgrade Theatre?
This is a consideration as the personnel who deliver each type of Access Support need several days’ preparation to be able to deliver the service effectively: they need to see a performance, at least twice, then prep and rehearse it, then deliver it. The upshot of this means that a show needs to be performed at the Belgrade for a minimum of at least 6 days. - How much dialogue is in the show?
As we do not know the answer to this question when we book the production in, we take advice from the Producers. - What is the target audience?
This is another important consideration as to which Access Support to provide. - Which Access Support would be appropriate?
The answers to points 2) and 3) above will inform our decision. The more spoken word in a production the more the show could naturally lend itself to captioning. Productions with less words lend themselves more to being signed, e.g. a show aimed at younger children or musical shows.
With regard to audio description, the theatre endeavours to provide this service for all shows lasting at least six days. New equipment has recently been installed that offers patrons over 93% coverage across Main House seating. For more information please download the zoning chart from the left hand side of this page.
Companion Tickets
Patrons booking a Wheelchair space are entitled to one free companion ticket – no proof of disability status is required. We also offer one free ticket for the companion of a customer who is unable to attend an event unaccompanied due to a disability but is not a wheelchair user. The disabled patron will be asked to produce one of the following as validation of status, either upon booking or when collecting the tickets:
- A letter confirming receipt of Disability Living Allowance. – A Local Authority Mobility Card/Pass. – A Disabled Person’s Railcard. – Local Authority Registration Cards for Visual Impairments or certificate. – Doctor’s note (valid for 6 months)
