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Accessibility

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For further information and assistance regarding the following services, please telephone the Box Office on 9250 1999.

Unassisted access
Wheelchair access is via Sydney Theatre's main entrance located on Hickson Road.

Staff assisted access
Patrons with mobility impairments may require assistance by one of our staff members to some areas of the venue. Please feel free to approach our staff at the Cloakroom on the Ground level to ask for this service.

Access to the auditorium
A lift (located at the far end the Ground Floor Foyer) operates between Ground level, Stalls level and the Dress Circle level.

Access to the Hickson Road Bistro
Entry to the theatre restaurant, Hickson Road Bistro, is through the Ground Floor Foyer or via the restaurant's Hickson Rd entrance. Wheelchair access is also available through the Ground Floor Foyer.

Foyer Bar
The main bar is located in the Level 1 Foyer, accessible via the main staircase or lift. There is also a bar at the rear of the Ground Floor Foyer.

Assisted listening devices
An Induction Loop system is available at Sydney Theatre in both the Stalls and Dress Circle. To use the loop system, ensure your hearing aid is set to the "T" switch position. For those patrons who require hearing assistance and/or do not have a hearing aid, headsets are available via the Cloakroom in the Ground Floor Foyer. Please note that the loop system is limited to certain sections of the auditorium. Please advise the Box Office of your requirements at the time of ticket purchase.

Accessible facilities
There are accessible toilets on both the Ground and Dress Circle levels of the Foyer.

Audio-described and sign-interpreted performances
Sydney Theatre in conjunction with STC presents audio-described performances of a number of productions throughout the year for the vision impaired. Some of these performances include a workshop and tour of the set prior to the performance, to enable the vision impaired patrons to familiarise themselves with the physical aspects of the production.

Some productions are also professionally signed (AUSLAN Interpreted) on stage for the hearing impaired.

To check availability of audio-described and sign-interpreted performances, please contact the Box Office on 9250 1999.