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Sheffield Theatres is the largest producing theatre complex outside of London. We’re the world-famous Crucible, a Sheffield landmark with a distinctive stage and a reputation for unforgettable productions. We’re the Playhouse, an intimate, versatile space for getting even closer to the action. We’re the beautiful Lyceum, the gleaming traditional proscenium arch theatre that hosts the best of the UK’s touring shows. Producing and hosting a diverse programme of work including the best of drama, dance, comedy, musicals, opera, ballet and children’s theatre. Sheffield Theatres has attracted widespread national and international acclaim for its productions.

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Overall rating

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2.5

Toilets (avg.)

2.83

Staff (avg.)

3.33

cmac

Jan 2023

Wonderful support from time of booking

Sheffield Theatres allow you to register as disabled, making it simple to add a free carers ticket when booking online, without any faff. Everytime I book a disabled ticket they email to check what, if any, additional support I may need to access the venue, including whether I will need a wheelchair, if I'm bringing an assistance dog etc. The closed captioning at certain performances is very good, and I believe audio description is available for some performances, although I haven't used it. On the day, staff are friendly and helpful, there is a lift (but only to one side of the theatre, so check before you book seats), and at least 1 disabled toilet, although this isn't a very big space. Someone with a motorised wheelchair may struggle. Sheffield Council offer free on street parking to Blue badgeholders and there are multiple private car parks near by.

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srsb

Jan 2019

Our Culture Club visits to Sheffield Theatres

Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind (SRSB) has a 'Culture Club' that frequently visits the accessible performances at the Crucible and Lyceum and we can highly recommend the service that we are given at the theatre. The team are very accomodating and are also keen to listen to our clients and take their comments on board too. Our centre in Rotherham (Rotherham Sight & Sound) have also visited the performances with us, and this group includes people with hearing loss and/or sight loss. We have accessed the Touch Tours and the audio described performances which we have found excellent.

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b_w

Oct 2017

Excellent Venue with Lovely Staff

I am a visually impaired gentleman and I always enjoy my trips to The Crucible and Lyceum. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and the audio description is very good. I would always reccomend visiting these wonderful theatres. A very welcoming place.

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Disabled Access Information for Sheffield Theatres

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It’s important to us that you enjoy a warm welcome when you visit us and we’re proud to have been named one of the UK’s Most Welcoming Theatres in 2015 (UK Theatre Awards - Regional Winner for Yorkshire and Humberside). Located on Tudor Square, in the heart of Sheffield City Centre, both the Crucible and Lyceum are easily accessible for all. There are level entrances to the main foyers and lift access to each floor. There are also spaces in each auditorium for wheelchair users, which can be booked by calling the Box Office (not currently available online), as well as a number of seats which benefit from level access. For customers with limited mobility, our Box Office team can advise on the best areas to sit, including whether there are any steps to navigate. Accessible toilets are located in both buildings (with baby change facilities available in both the men’s, women’s and disabled toilets). The main Box Office, located in the Crucible, features a lower counter and is fitted with a hearing loop. Across our season of productions, we offer a wide range of accessible performances to ensure an enjoyable experience for all customers. On most productions, we offer Audio Described, Sign Language Interpreted and Captioned Performances and additionally, we often offer Touch Tours of the set preceding the performances for Visually Impaired customers. We’ve highlighted the performances on which these facilities are available on the book tickets listing for each show. We recommend that when booking to use our access facilities you speak to a member of our Box Office team who can ensure that any relevant equipment is reserved for you and that you are in the best position in the auditorium. On selected productions, we also offer Relaxed Performances – open to everyone and specifically adapted for people with learning disabilities and other sensory and communication needs. We are proud to be a Dementia Friendly organisation and as part of our regular programme, we offer a monthly Dementia Friendly Tea Dance which is bookable through the Box Office. Large-print, Braille and Audio versions of our brochure are available on request from the Box Office. The Audio Brochure is available on CD, or alternatively can be found online here. For more information about our accessible performances or to speak to our team about accessible tours of the building, please call us on 0114 249 6000 or email access@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

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Sheffield Theatres work in partnership with Q-Park to provide safe and secure parking in Q-Park’s Charles Street car park, located on Arundel Gate. If you are using a Sat Nav please use the postcode S1 2NJ. Audience members are entitled to a discount off parking for both evening and matinee performances. Simply visit the Box Office or speak to a member of the Front of House Team to claim your 1 hour free parking voucher. Q Park Charles Street is a multi-storey car park, offering 530 parking spaces as well as disabled and parent and toddler bays. The car park has secure entry gates and is fitted with bright lighting and CCTV cameras. Q Park is accessible for wheelchair users. There are a number of spaces available for blue badge holders as well as a number of parent and child parking bays. In addition on-street parking for blue badge holders is available on Norfolk Street and Surrey Street.

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Toilets features at Sheffield Theatres

There are accessible toilet facilities on all levels of the Crucible. Wheelchair access is available through the main doors to the Lyceum. From here there is easy access to the Access toilet.

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