Assisted Performance Booking Information

Accessible Facilities Venue Information

limited mobility: Lower Gallery most accessible with only 2-5 steps. There are 28 steps to the Middle Gallery and 50 steps to the Upper Gallery. Patrons who have booked seats in these galleries can be escorted up in the lift by a member of the front of house staff, who will then return at theinterval and at the end of the performance to collect them.

discounts: Wheelchair users and companions have reduced price of £20 when seatedin Gentlemen's Room Q.

access description: Entry to the main foyer is through heavy, glass double doors. On the left there is a wheelchair accessible automatic door which opens outwards and is operated by buttons on the inside and outside. There is a seperate ramped entrance to the Exhibition on Bankside. The Box Office is on the right hand side of the foyer, with an 800mm high counter for patrons using wheelchairs. A lift to the right of the Box Office gives access to the Theatre, Circle, Cafe and other hospitality areas and holds six people or one wheelchair plus companion. The lift door is 810mm wide. The Information Desk is directly in front of the main entrance doors, with a 750mm high counter for patrons using wheelchairs. A staircase to the left of the Information Desk, with a handrail on both sides, leads up to the gift Shop, Piazza, and Cafe areas. Glass doors open onto the Piazza which surrounds the theatre.

Sound Amplification: Induction loop system available for all performances. Please be aware thet that Globe is an open air theatre and the loop will amplify all sounds, including aeroplanes overhead and boats on the river. Hearing aids should be switched to the T position. Hearing dogs are welcome, please inform the Box Office when booking and contact the house manager upon arrival.

Guide Dogs: Guide dogs are permitted inside the auditorium. Please inform the Box Office when booking and contact the house manager upon arrival. Please be aware thet the Yard can be very noisy and crowded and that certain productions contain loud nsound effects such as cannon fire.

Disabled Access: The Globe has provision for five wheelchair users in the Yard and 3 plus companions in Gentlemen's Room Q. The Gentlemen's Room places are accessed by lift, and patrons are accompanied by a member of the Front of House staff. Wheelchair users and companions booking places in Gentlemen's Room Q can take advantage of reduced price tickets at £20. Wheelchair users should be aware that the Yard accomodates up to 600 people standing and that the stage is five feet above ground level so sight lines are limited. A wheelchair is available to assist patrons to their theatre seats. Unfortunately it cannot be used during performances.

Toilets: Men’s and Women’s at Globe Door 1and Globe Door 4, further toilets off the entrance foyer.

Disabled Toilets: Adapted toilets by Globe Door 1, next to first aid room on Piazza level, and by balcony room on level 2 – staff can assist.

Extra Access Information: Acces guides, Braille synopses and touch tours available on request. For touch tour dates please phone the front of house manager on 020 4902 1480.

Access to Bars/Restaurants: Gift shop, Piazza and Cafe are allon the Piazza level. Glass doors open on the Piazza which surrounds the theatre.

Box Office: Public cash telephone in the entry foyer and a free phone service for minicabs.