Venue accessibility
There is a pay and display car park with disabled parking at The Brook Theatre.
The main entrance to The Brook Theatre is accessed by steps with handrails on both sides. There are automatic doors and an electric platform lift for wheelchairs and pushchairs at the top of the stairs.
There is also a second entrance on Whiffens Avenue with ramped access but no automated door.
On the ground floor there is wheelchair access to the conference room, box office, café, gallery and disabled toilet.
Loop system for the hard of hearing
Our loop system is currently unavailable due to a technical fault. We are looking to replace this as a matter of priority.
A loop system transfers sound directly to a hearing aid without background noise to help people with a hearing impairment enjoy performances without interference.
Additional access facilities
We also offer:
- sign language interpretation for certain shows. Shows offering this service will be mentioned in the event details online and in the theatre brochures
- high contrast, tactile signs throughout the theatre
- voice amplification systems at the box office
- four wheelchair spaces for each performance in the main theatre and one in the studio theatre
- strobe lighting warning notices at the entrance foyer for performances using stroboscopic lighting effects
- large print theatre brochures on request
Bookings for wheelchair users
If you will be attending the event in a wheelchair or have any additional needs, you will need to book your tickets by contacting the box office during opening hours.
This is to make sure you have an enjoyable experience at our theatres and can be confident that your needs will be met.
Assisted access scheme
This membership scheme is for people with disabilities who need an assistant to help them use the services in the theatres.
The scheme allows members to buy an additional ticket for the assistant at half the standard price.
Find out more and how to apply
Venue layout
The venue is made up of the basement area, the ground floor and the first floor.
The basement
The basement has two flights of stairs leading to the dance studio, drama studio and a function room.
Ground floor
The ground floor has a:
- conference room
- large dance studio
- small dance studio
- café
- box office
- vending services
- women’s and disabled toilets
From the ground floor there are also two steps leading up to the men’s toilets, activity room and a meeting room
First floor
On the first floor there is the studio theatre, main theatre, mayor’s parlour and a bar.
You can get to the first floor from the main stairs or passenger lift.
