Shropshire Council invites you to venue accessibility workshop
Shropshire Council is inviting residents to attend a free face-to-face workshop to talk about accessibility to Theatre Severn and the Old Market Hall cinema in Shrewsbury.
The workshop will take place on Thursday 21 November 2019 from 10.30am – 12.30pm. It will be held at Theatre Severn.
The workshop follows the launch of a consultation on Friday 4 October 2019, asking residents to share their views on the current access arrangements and how they can be improved.
Shropshire Council is looking to improve access to both venues for people with less visible conditions like anxiety, autism or dementia.
New proposals are being made to help create a more inclusive experience for all at both venues. This includes making it easier to book tickets for Theatre Severn and the Old Market Hall cinema by providing online booking to all and removing barriers to people attending events. The consultation asks for your views on the current offer at both venues for people who may need further assistance.
The workshop will be an opportunity for you to raise any concerns you have with the current proposals and suggest improvements that should be made to make the two venues more accessible to all.
If you would like to attend this free face-to-face workshop, you can book your place here.
Your feedback at the workshop and through the consultation will be used to inform future decisions on accessibility to the two venues.
To take part in the consultation online, follow this link and complete the survey. Paper copies are also available from both Theatre Severn and the Old Market Hall. The consultation will run until Friday 29 November 2019.
This local work is taking place alongside theatres and venues nationally looking at adopting revised access policies.
Please make us aware of any access requirements ahead of your attendance at the workshop. Tea and coffee will be provided on arrival.
Theatre Severn and The Old Market Hall are owned and managed by Shropshire Council.
