Accessibility Policy
Kelvin Players is committed to removing as many barriers as possible to improve access to theatre. As such, we will always do everything within our power to accommodate disabled visitors.
We offer complimentary tickets for Carers who are accompanying a disabled audience member. To access this, please book your ticket as normal, then email boxoffice@kelvinplayers.co.uk with your booking name, date of performance, and request for a Carer’s ticket. We will be happy to arrange this for you.
Practical accessibility information
Our theatre has:
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Level access to the bar area and auditorium
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Accessible WC
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One accessible parking spot directly outside the theatre, available by prior arrangement
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Hearing induction loop
If you have any additional accessibility requirements, please contact the Box Office on the email above. We will be happy to accommodate this for you to the best of our ability.
Here are some examples of requests for additional assistance which we have received and accommodated in the past:
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a seat close to an exit
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wheelchair space
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familiarity with the space and layout before the show begins
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the ability to be seated in the auditorium while it’s quiet before the house opens
How we define disability
Kelvin Players uses the term ‘disabled people’ or ‘disabled artists’ to refer to anyone who self-identifies as disabled. We use the Social Model of Disability and recognise that some people experience disabling barriers.
Non-disabled is the antonym of disabled and as such Kelvin Players never uses ‘able-bodied’, which is a term that ignores the fact that many disabled people face barriers that do not relate to their bodies (for example, neurodivergent people, which can include those who live with autism, ADHD, sensory processing conditions, learning disabilities, and many more. Not all neurodivergent people identify as being disabled.).
You won’t be asked to ‘prove’ your need for assistance.