Venue Description

The Maltings Theatre & Cinema is the premier performing and media arts venue for north Northumberland and the Scottish Borders. Housed within a purpose-built building in the centre of the historic market town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, The Maltings offers a full programme of nearly 700 events each year – mixing world-class professional performance and film with community-centred activities, workshops and amateur events.

Accessibility

Disabled parking spaces available in Pay & Display public car park in front of theatre. Level and ramped access located at far-left of the front entrance. Left-hand foyer doors are power assisted The lift is located in the foyer with access to Floors -1, -2, -3 & -4. The adapted toilet is located on Floor -3. Wheelchair spaces for registered disabled and companion can be booked through Box Office. A Hearing Induction Loop system is available in the Main House Theatre. Guide dogs are welcome. Periodic HOH (S)ubtitled Screenings: accessible cinema for those with hearing loss.

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: http://www.maltingsberwick.co.uk/visit-us/disabled-access

Accessible Performances

In October 2013 we started programming periodic HOH English (S)ubtitled Screenings for those with hearing loss/impairment. We also programmed our first Autism Friendly Screening in April 2014 which involved keeping house lights on a little, turning the sound down, and cinema-goers had the ability to move around and make noise during the screening.

Toilets

We have a lift-accessible toilet on floor -3 with baby chnging facilities, hand rail and taps that don't require turning, just a push.

Staff

Both of our Front of House managers have first aid training, as well as some members of our Box Office team.