Access

Our Main Theatre is fitted with an induction loop system for hearing aid users. In addition, we schedule in one BSL-interpreted performance for each of our own productions, usually on a Saturday or during school holidays. Check the calendar, or contact the Box Office for dates.

Touch tours of the stage, the set and the actors for groups of visually-impaired visitors are available on request; publicity in large print can be made available; guide dogs are also welcome at the theatre.

Polka Theatre has step-free access from street level through its main entrance at the front of the building. Once in, there is step-free access to most parts of the building, including the Adventure Theatre, the café, the playground, the garden, the workshop, and the adapted toilet. The one exception is the Main Theatre, where visitors with limited mobility can use the lift. Polka also has one wheelchair for customers’ use.

Both auditoria are wheelchair accessible. The Main Theatre can cater for up to 6 wheelchairs in the front row, to the right of the stage. The Adventure Theatre can cater for up to 2 wheelchairs. Power-assisted doors are also fitted in the theatre.

An adapted toilet is located at the rear of the building.

For our main house shows we offer one show that is our Autism Friendly Show. 

Autism friendly performances are specifically aimed to appeal to families with children who are on the autistic spectrum or have sensory sensitivities.  The sound will be at a lower volume and the lights will be dimmed rather than a completely dark auditorium.  Please contact the Box Office for details of the next show.