Access for people with mobility restrictions
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Entering the building
A spacious glass lift at the St. Ann’s Square entrance offers equality of access to all public areas. There are also steps to the Royal Exchange at both the Cross Street entrance and St. Ann’s Square entrance; these steps have railings on both sides. Doors at the entrance to the theatre are automatic to enable easy opening.
Accessible toilets
The theatre has accessible toilets, including an alarm system and mirror. These are located near the Cross Street entrance.
Accessible catering facilities
Bar Exchange has a low level counter section for wheelchair users. The Round Restaurant is on a split level, the lower part of which is accessible to wheelchair users.
Access to our auditoria
Both the Theatre and Studio spaces are accessible to wheelchair users. The Theatre and The Studio have six wheelchair spaces. It is possible for companions to sit alongside wheelchair users in both auditoria. Please book any wheelchair spaces in advance when you book your tickets so that we can reserve them and the adjoining seats for anyone else in your party.
Wheelchairs are available for patrons who would like to use them, and can be accessed by contacting a member of the theatre staff.
Seating
Backrests and booster seats are available on request from the cloakroom.
Tours of the Royal Exchange
The theatre offers backstage tours that are accessible for patrons with wheelchairs.