The Arena Theatre

The Arena, on Wulfruna Street, mainly shows contemporary plays and performances, from whodunits, to the latest disabled performer or comedian.
There are spaces for people with wheelchairs in the theatre and Personal Assistants get a free ticket. 
There is wheelchair access to the theatre as well as to the foyer levels via lift. 
Sennheiser Infra Red Enhanced Hearing headsets are available – they can be worn with or without a hearing aid.  You should reserve a headset when you book a ticket.
The Arena Theatre does some of its performances with subtitles and some with signers.
The toilet is wheelchair accessible. 
Audio and Large Print Brochures are available on request from the Box Office.
Contact: The Arena Theatre, University of Wolverhampton, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton,WV1 1SB
Telephone: 01902 321321
Textphone: 01902 321327
Website: http://www.arena.wlv.ac.uk

 

Grand Theatre

The Grand Theatre shows plays, operas and pantomimes, and performances.
The Theatre building is accessible to wheelchair users and those with mobility difficulties. A lift is available at all four public levels of the building with spaces for wheelchair users and toilet facilities in both the Stalls and Dress Circle.
Discounts are available for disabled patrons and their partners/assistants - contact the Box Office.
The auditorium has an infra red system that transmits sounds from the stage to a headset. There is a refundable deposit of £2 for use of the headset, which can be obtained from The Kiosk.  The Grand Theatre is a member of Signed Performances in Theatre (SPIT) and employs SPIT-accredited British Sign Language interpreters.
The Grand Theatre provides British Sign Language interpreters .Audio Described performances are available for those with a visual impairment.
You can sign up for a regular newsletter on signed or audio described performances.
Contact Janine Graeme for access enquiries:
01902 57 33 11
JanineG@grandtheatre.co.uk.
The season brochure is available in print or on audio cassette by telephoning the Marketing Department on 01902 57 33 11
You can book in person at the box office, which has an induction loop, or:
The Grand Theatre, Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1DE
Telephone 01902 429212
Minicom 01902 573308
Fax 01902 57 33 02
Website http://www.grandtheatre.info/

Newhampton Arts Centre

The Newhampton Arts Centre is a centre for performing arts and community activities located in Whitmore Reans. The centre has a programme of regular activities and classes, children's workshops and multi-cultural events in the theatre.  Facilities include a theatre space seating up to 120, rehearsal studios, meeting rooms, dance studio, recording studios, radio station and café.
Disabled access is reasonable, and there is parking onsite, but no designated spaces for disabled drivers unless you book them.
Newhampton Arts Centre, Dunkley Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 4AN
Tel 01902 572090
Website: www.newhamptonarts.co.uk

Wulfrun and Civic Halls

The Civic and Wulfrun Halls are the city’s main venues for a wide range of bands and musical experiences – from Classical to rock to the latest emo band, plus a few comedians performing too.
The main entrance to the Civic Hall is up some steps that aren’t very easy to use. The entrance to the Wulfrun Hall is up a set of steps.
If you need level access to either hall there is a door with ramped access to the left of the Civic Hall main entrance. You need to tell them when you book though, because this door is not usually open.
Inside there are accessible RADAR toilets, and you can get between floors via a lift.
The bar counters are high.
There is disabled parking across the road at the civic Centre Car Park about 50m from the entrance. There is also parking in Blossoms fold off North Street or Cheap Side off North Street – this parking is often blocked by a bollard so you need to tell them in advance.
In the seated viewing area upstairs, there are 6 wheelchair positions.
If you have a visual impairment, tell them when you book, so you can have a suitable seat.
The halls have an induction loop.
Sometimes the shows have flashing lights – if this bothers you, check before you book.
Disabled people can apply in writing to the Civic Hall for a carer’s pass. Successful applicants are allowed to take their carer with them for free.
Civic Hall/Wulfrun Hall, North Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1RQ
General Office Telephone: 01902 552122
Booking Office Telephone: 01902 552121
Website: www.wolvescivic.co.uk