About

Polka is a theatre, charity, and community hub located in Wimbledon working to empower children to navigate their world through inspirational theatre and creative experiences. The building includes step-free access with two theatre spaces, a large, friendly café, outdoor and indoor play spaces, a shop, a book corner and comfy places to sit.

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katie_anna_mcconnell

Jun 2024

The Colour of Dinosaurs

The piece was interactive, and this was done in the fairest way possible. When school trips attend, the teachers are offered to pick who can contribute, and every way of communicating was facilitated! My personal favorite moment was when an actor with synesthesia described the colour of everyone's voices! Using BSL integrated into the choreography, projection to show new words as well as saying them aloud, and using colour to help explain scientific theories, this show teaches and entertains in a way that is accessible to all! The script was educational, lighthearted, and had DDN considerations at its forefront, while the direction was simple to follow without being under-stimulating. My only critique is that the music wasn't particularly memorable, and sometimes sections of the show felt slightly disjointed, with transitions needing more intention to flow.

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Disabled Access Information Provided by Polka Theatre

Disabled Access at Polka Theatre

There are automatic double doors at the front of the building. There is step-free access to all levels. We have level access to our Adventure Theatre, Clore Learning Studio, café, shop and outdoor play and garden spaces. There is a standard lift with doors for access to the second-floor. To use the lift, please find a member of staff. They can be identified by their Polka t-shirts or lanyards. The distance from our main entrance to the lift is 25 metres (m). The distance from the lift to the wheelchair spaces is 6-14m, depending on where you are seated. There is a very slight slope in the second-floor lift lobby when entering the Main Theatre. The level difference is 1-2 cm. Clear signage is available throughout the building and a Venue Information Pack is available on our website, outlining all of our facilities and offers useful information to help you prepare for your visit. If during your visit you need a quiet space, just alert a member of staff who will be happy to assist you. In our Main Theatre, seats are 500 millimetres (mm) wide and 490mm deep. The arms are 285mm long and 70mm wide. The Adventure Theatre is a mix of unreserved bench and floor seating. There are 4 wheelchair spaces available in our Adventure Theatre and 6 wheelchair spaces available in our Main Theatre. Access/wheelchair spaces in our Main Theatre are 1x1m.

Accessible parking at Polka Theatre

Blue Badge holders may park on the single lines in front of the theatre for up to 3 hours. Blue Badge holders can park in the Pay and Display bays near the theatre on Latimer Road and Bridges Road. There are two disabled spaces on Latimer Road. Parking spaces cannot be booked in advance. Drop off is available at the front entrance.

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Toilets features at Polka Theatre

Gender-specific, gender-neutral and accessible toilets are available. Right-hand transfer accessible toilets are located on the second floor. A left-hand transfer accessible toilet is available on the ground floor. The toilets are wide enough for manual and power wheelchairs and include grab rails and easy turn locks and taps. Baby changing facilities are also available.

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