BT Studio - Completely inaccessible for mobility-impaired
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Date of visit: March 2015
I am a carer or friend of a disabled person. I have experience of challenges around: moving around
Overall Rating
Bad
This excellent little studio hosts some of Oxford's most exciting theatre. As part of Oxford Playhouse, it really should have (at least some) attempt at disabled access…
Disabled Access In and Around
0It seems there is no way someone with moderate mobility impairment could access this venue. The studio is on the second floor, up four long flights of steps. There is also a step from the pavement. Once inside the studio itself, the raked seating (not always used) is very steep, accessed by steps or narrow aisles.
Parking & Transport
Good
On street disabled parking around the venue is plentiful and easy to find.
Accessible Toilets
0No accessible loos. Small cubicles on the first floor.
Staff
Good
Staff are very friendly, but there's nothing they can do to overcome the access problems. Would probably be very helpful for those with visual and audio impairment.
Additional Information
As the BT Studio is part of - and is physically joined to - Oxford Playhouse, surely it might be possible to knock through an accessible route from the main theatre? If this has been done, it is not advertised and should be. This is a great little theatre. It really should be adapted.
