Venue Description

One of the most prestigious provincial theatres in the country, the Bristol Hippodrome provides a family-friendly atmosphere and offers the best in opera, ballet, concerts and of course, shows for children. Open all year long, the Hippodrome caters to everyone’s tastes and offers the world’s most exciting shows.

Accessibility

We has a designated Access Entrance which leads straight into the Stalls. There is an accessible toilet in this area. There are four wheelchair user positions plus companion seats available in the stalls and two accessible boxes that can facilitate wheelchair users. We also have seating options for those who can transfer into a theatre seat. Patrons without limited mobility but who require an essential carer with them may choose to sit anywhere in the theatre at half price. We also offer close view seating in the front stalls for patrons who are visually impaired or who lip-read.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: http://www.atgtickets.com/venues/bristol-hippodrome/access/

Accessible Performances

Assisted performances - Audio Description for visually impaired patrons, Captioned and Sign Language interpreted performances for patrons who are Deaf, deafened or Hard of Hearing - are regularly scheduled for longer running shows. We have an induction loop and infra-red hearing system throughout the auditorium. Physically accessible seating, close view seating for visually impaired or patrons who lip-read are available for all performances. Relaxed performances are offered for our patrons who are on the Autism spectrum or who have communication or sensory conditions.

Awards List

South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2014/2015 - Access and Inclusivity Bronze Award. Visit England Excellence Awards 2015 - Access for all Tourism Bronze Award.

Toilets

We have two unisex accessible toilets. One is located in our Piano Bar at the front of the theatre, and the other is located just inside our Access Entrance.

Staff

The Access Line (0800 912 6971) is available to call Mon - Fri from 9am - 6pm to take bookings and provide information for anyone looking to attend the theatre with an access requirement. An Access monitor is present for every performance to assist any patrons with access requirements.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

We do not have specific facilities for assistance dogs. However theatre staff are more than happy to care for dogs during performances.

Other assistance dog facilities

Water bowls are available and quiet office spaces to wait in.