Venue Description

Beacon Arts Centre launched in 2013 out of the long-standing Greenock Arts Guild which was established in 1945. The Beacon is located in Greenock on the banks for the Clyde with spectacular views over the hills of Argyll and Bute and is Inverclyde’s prime provider of arts and creative learning. The Beacon stages a vast array of performances from award-winning national companies like Scottish Opera and National Theatre of Scotland to large scale community musicals and amateur theatre. There’s also a year round exhibition programme and range of courses and classes for all ages and all abilities including Beacon Youth Theatre and a contemporary dance programme. With a 4-star tourism rating, Beacon Arts Centre has a great selection of meeting and conference spaces. Our theatre bar opens an hour before prior to show time, with service before the show, at interval and after the show. We have a wide selection of drinks available, from soft drinks to wine, beer and spirits.

Accessibility

Beacon Arts Centre is fully committed to being an accessible venue for all of our audiences, and is committed to reducing barriers to access the arts and creativity for those who may need more support or assistance when attending an event. Patrons are encouraged to mention accessibility requirements when booking tickets – we are flexible and will do our best to meet all requirements. Beacon Arts Centre has a generous ramp leading from disabled parking spaces to the entrance of the venue. There is a public lift in the main foyer to the first floor. There is wheelchair access throughout the venue including nine wheelchair spaces in the main theatre and six wheelchair spaces in the studio theatre.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: http://beaconartscentre.co.uk/accessibility/

Accessible Performances

We offer a BSL interpreted performance each year for our pantomime - dates vary from year to year. Accessible performances are on offer for various productions across our programme, including BSL interpretation, audio-described, captioned and relaxed. Please refer to our brochure and/or website for details.

Awards List

Scottish Living Wage Employer, Investors in Young People and Centre for Civil Society accreditations. Members of Arts & Business Scotland, Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce, Federation of Scottish Theatre, Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations & Institute of Fundraising.

Toilets

We have a disabled and wheelchair accessible toilet located to the back of the main foyer, with easy-lock and handrails.

Staff

Anyone who requires assistance to attend an event at Beacon Arts Centre is invited to bring a Personal Assistant/Companion who will be admitted free of charge. Please ask about Personal Assistant tickets when booking. The venue can provide an assistant for those wanting to attend a concert alone. Please note that a free Personal Assistant (essential carer) ticket will only be available to those on the Access Requirement Register, although it is not a requirement for you to join the Access Requirement Register in order to book tickets.