Access All Areas
All public areas in Arc have disabled and wheelchair access with disabled toilets on every floor. Wheelchair seats are reserved for all performances. Please advise the Box Office of your requirements when booking your tickets. Our staff are happy to help with the use of the Lift and with any other assistance required. Guide Dogs and Hearing Dogs are always welcome, please advise the Box Office when booking so that adequate provision can be made. Induction Loop facilities are available in some spaces for people with impaired hearing, for a £5.00 fully refundable deposit. A portable version is now available too for use in the bar and meeting room areas.
Box Office
2 individual induction loops with microphones, one per operator.
Main Theatre
Twin infra red radiant system (auditorium) and Induction Loop (theatre stage)
The Point
Twin infra red radiant system (auditorium)
Meeting/rehearsal room
1 small infra red radiant transmitter connectable to appropriate source
Studio Theatre
1 small infra red radiant transmitter connectable to an appropriate source
Cinema
Infra red transmitter connected to Cinema sound system.
Dance Studio
Induction loop connectable to an appropriate source.
Here to Help
In addition to the Ushers who are on hand to help make your visit as enjoyable as possible, there is always a Duty Manager who can assist if you have any special requirements, or have any problems or comments.
Diversity Action Plan
Following the completion of a Diversity Audit during the month of February 2005 Stockton Arts Centre is establishing a plan for achieving the first steps towards meeting our commitment to equality. The Diversity Action Team has developed this first Action Plan for discussion by the the Board which is the body responsible for monitoring its implementation.
The objectives contained within the Plan are a response to the results of the Audit undertaken by the Diversity action Team and the results of the Diversity Survey undertaken amongst Staff and members of the Board.
The purposes of this Plan are to encourage a culture of mutual support for staff, artists and patrons leading to the retention and recruitment of high quality staff and the development of new diverse audiences for activities promoted by Stockton Arts Centre.
Commitments
Stockton Arts Centre is committed to:
- Actively tackling any discrimination, and promoting equal opportunities;
- Encouraging, supporting and helping all patrons, students and staff to reach their full potential;
- Working in partnership with institutions, local communities, and others to tackle discrimination and to encourage and promote good practice in achieving equality; and
- Ensuring that the Diversity & Equality policies are followed.