ROBIN HOOD

ACCESS GUIDE

WILTSHIRE CREATIVEwiltshirecreative.co.uk / 01722 320 333

ROBIN HOODThe Characters

ROBIN HOOD

CONSUELA

SHERIFF OF NOTTINGHAM

NURSE NORA VIRUS

ALAN A’DALE

ENSEMBLE

MAID MARIAN

FRIAR TUCK

ENSEMBLE

ROBIN HOODImages of some of the scenes

ROBIN HOODNotes for parents/carers

• Doors to the Main House will remain open throughout theperformance and customers are free to come and go as they please.

• There will be a quiet area away from the auditorium which anymember of staff can direct you to.

• Throughout the performance of Robin Hood thehouselights in the Main House will remain on, albeit at a lower level than normal.

• There is live music played throughout the performance. Themusicians are in the orchestra pit in front of the stage.

• The show is quite noisy, and even though we have reduced thesound a lot there may be one or two points in the show where there may be a louder bang or crash.

• Please also be aware that due to the nature of this performance there may be loud noises that come from other customers.

• The first act is approximately 1 hour and 7 minutes. There will be a twenty minute interval and the second act is approximately 51 minutes long.

• Bar bells and spoken announcements will give warnings that theperformance is about to start. There will be an introduction to the cast before the performance begins.

• The cast do talk directly to the audience. No one is asked to goonstage and no one will be embarrassed.

• At various points during the performance characters enter from the auditorium.

• The pantomime merchandise normally consists of flashing toys.These will not be on sale at the relaxed performance.

WELCOME

We are committed to being accessible and welcoming toeveryone. To make your visit as enjoyable as possible we haveput together this quick guide to Salisbury Playhouse, what to

expect and finding your way around. Whether you are comingto watch a play, take part or just popping in for a drink at ourcafe/bar, we want you to feel as comfortable and relaxed as

you would in your own home.

If you have any suggestions for ways in which we couldimprove this guide to make it more helpful to you or your

group, please do let us know. You can email us onsam.adams@wiltshirecreative.co.uk.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you soon.

ABOUT THE THEATREWhere is the theatre?

Salisbury Playhouse is on Malthouse Lane which is off ofFisherton Street in Salisbury. The area is served by good

public transport links with the central car park behind thetheatre and accessible parking bays outside the front entrance.

ON YOUR ARRIVAL

Salisbury Playhouse has two main entrances that are bothautomatic doors.

CAR PARK AUTOMATIC DOOR

AUTOMATIC DOORS

THE FOYER

If you use the main entrance you find yourself in the foyer, ifyou use the automatic door you can make your way past the

coffee lounge through to the foyer where you will find the bar,ticket office and toilets.

Sometimes the foyer can be quite busy before a performance while people wait to go into the theatre.

COFFEE LOUNGE

TOILETS

We have accessible toilets available downstairs. Gentlemenand an accessible toilet to the left of the bar and ladies to theright. We also have an extra enhanced toilet downstairs near

the lift.

FOOD & DRINK

If you want to buy drinks or snacks you can buy them from thebar.

Or from the shop:

COLLECTING TICKETS

ASKING FOR HELP

If you are going to see a performance you might need to collect your ticket. To do this, go to the Ticket Office and a member of staff will help you.

If you need any help, please ask any member of staff who canbe identified by a badge or during relaxed performances they

will be wearing an orange sash.

They are very friendly and can help if you are worried or haveany questions.

WHAT TO EXPECT INTHE THEATRES

Your seat number will be on your ticket and an usher willshow you to your seat.

When the performance is going to start the lights will dimslowly and the theatre will be slightly darker than when you

arrived.

When everyone is ready the actors will come out onto thestage and the performance will begin.

During the play you might feel happy or sad. It is ok to laugh and boo or feel sad if you want to.

If you would like to take some time out during the performanceyou may leave at any time and find a seat in the foyer until

you are ready to go back in.

There is an interval. This is so actors and the audiencecan have a rest. The interval normally lasts 20 minutes. The

lights will get a little brighter and you can get a drink or go tothe toilet if you want to.

You will know the play is starting again because the bell willgo and the lights will dim slightly.

You will know it is the end of the performance because theactors will take a bow. Everyone will clap their hands to show

the actors that they enjoyed the play.

MAP OF SALISBURY PLAYHOUSE

Salisbury Playhouse ground floor

MAP OF SALISBURY PLAYHOUSE

Salisbury Playhouse first floor

INSIDE THE MAIN HOUSE

To access your seat you will come across one or several stepsunless you are in row J which is on the same level as theentrance.

WHEELCHAIR BOX

EXIT

EXIT

STAGE

WHEELCHAIR BOX

STAGE

EXIT

EXIT

INSIDE THE SALBERG

GALLERY SEATING

STAIRS

STAGE

STEPS

EXIT

To access your seat you will come across one or two stepsunless you are on the front row.

GALLERY SEATING

STAIRS

STAGE

STEPS

EXIT

OTHER SERVICESWe are committed to being accesssible and welcoming to

everyone.

To make your visit as enjoyable as possible we offer a range ofservices that includes:

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE(speech is relayed live onto a screen, similar to television

subtitles and ideal for those who may find it difficult hearingevery word)

HEADSETS OFFERING AMPLIFIED SOUND FROM THE STAGE(available at all performances; please ask at the Ticket Office

for advice on the best places to sit)

BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE PERFORMANCES(an interpreter stands at the edge of the stage)

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES(a live narrator describes the action on the stage between the

dialogue, via headphones)

TOUCH TOURS(accompanying audio described performances, designed for

blind or partially sighted audience members)

RELAXED PERFORMANCES(aimed at anyone who would benefit from a laid back

environment, including young children who may be afraid ofthe dark or those on the autistic spectrum.

We also offer:

AUDIO BROCHURESLARGE PRINT BROCHURES

NEW AUTOMATIC DOORS TO THE BUILDINGGUIDE DOGS AND HEARING DOGS

If you require any further information please contact the ticket office on 01722 320 333 or visit our access page on

https://www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/your-visit/