Buxton Opera House introduces new accessible theatre for disabled guests
Buxton Opera House has made it easier for disabled guests who require accessible seating to book seats for shows.
The theatre has launched a new access registration scheme in partnership with Nimbus Disability, designed to make booking accessible seating and essential companion tickets simpler, faster, and more convenient.
Rebekah Powell, ticketing and sales manager at Buxton Opera House, said: “We are always looking for ways to make visiting our two venues as easy and enjoyable as possible for everyone.
“Partnering with Nimbus Disability allows us to streamline our booking process for our audience members with access requirements.
“Being able to offer direct online booking for wheelchair spaces and essential companion tickets is a vital step forward in our ongoing commitment to inclusivity."
Previously booking a wheelchair space or carer ticket could only be made by phone or in person.
Administered by Nimbus Disability, a social enterprise run by and for disabled people, and a recognised leader in accessible ticketing across the UK, the registration is free, quick to complete, and valid for three years.
Once registered, customers can link their unique Access Pass number to their Buxton Opera House account, allowing relevant accessible seating options and discounts to appear automatically on the online seating plan whenever they log in.
Customers who already hold a Nimbus Access Card can simply link their card to their Buxton Opera House account online.
There are two registration options are available a free three year access or the option to upgrade to a £15 Access Card with photo ID.
The theatre is also offering several accessible performances for upcoming shows.
On Wednesday December, 9 there will be a relaxed performance of Sleeping Beauty at 5.30pm and a captioned performance will take place on Saturday December, 12 at 1pm.
An audio described panto will be on Sunday December 20, 5.30pm followed by a BSL Interpreted Performance Sunday December, 27 at 5.30pm.
For those going to see The Princess & The Frog at the Pavilion Arts Centre there will be a relaxed performance on Sunday December, 13 at 10am and a BSL Interpreted show on Sunday December, 20 at 10am.
Further details on how to register, link accounts visit buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/visit/access/