Access and facilities for people with disabilities
Allocated disabled parking bays
There are allocated parking bays for people with disabilities in the parking area at the rear of the theatre.
Ground level access to the theatre
The Towngate Theatre has ground level access into the building.
Main Auditorium wheelchair access
- The Main Auditorium has two Slip boxes on the stalls level. Wheelchair access to these boxes is via a wheelchair lift.
- Wheelchair allocated spaces must be booked in advance at the Box Office, and notice given if wheelchair assistance is required.
- Please allow extra time to be seated if you require assistance.
- To book tickets in the Stalls Slips or for further information regarding wheelchair access, please call the Box Office team on 01268 205 300 or email towngateboxoffice@basildon.gov.uk (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)
- Please note: There is step-free accessible seating in Row J of the Stalls (which are available to purchase online), although please be aware that these seats are not suitable for wheelchairs
Mirren Studio Theatre wheelchair access
- There is space for two wheelchairs in Row C of the Mirren Studio which is on the ground floor. No special arrangements are required in order for wheelchairs to access these spaces.
- Wheelchair allocated spaces must be booked in advance, and notice given if wheelchair assistance is required.
- Please allow extra time to be seated if you require assistance.
- To book wheelchair access tickets in the Mirren Studio or for further information, please call the Box Office team on 01268 205 300 or email towngateboxoffice@basildon.gov.uk (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)
Wheelchair accessible toilet
There is a wheelchair accessible toilet suitable for people with disabilities located on the ground floor of the theatre.
Get in touch
If you have questions about access or anything else, send us a message via the form below. We’ll be happy to help.
For further information, please call the team on 01268 205 300 or email towngateboxoffice@basildon.gov.uk
