Venue Description

We’re a community run theatre in Kenilworth, Warwickshire producing around 7 in-house shows a year and staging countless more productions from other groups and companies. There's something for everyone to enjoy; from drama to comedy, crime thrillers, musicals and pantomimes! We also offer anyone the opportunity to get involved in all aspects of theatre. Our volunteers come from all walks of life, and work in our front-of-house, backstage, production and technical teams as well as perform on stage.

Accessibility

Access to the building for disabled visitors is either by a set of 7 steps with rails at the front of the venue, or via the ramp to the right of the building. When entering the building via either entrance, you'll arrive into our foyer area which contains our box office, coffee shop and bar. The foyer sits on one level. Our staff will be happy to assist you should you need support with ordering or carrying items, including bringing interval orders directly to your seat should you require this. Please speak to the duty manager or box office team on arrival if you require this support. The stalls of the auditorium are accessible via a lift from the foyer or a set of 6 steps with handrails which will take you to row H. Each row forward of row H requires a step per row to access it. Our wheelchair seats are located on row H. When booking access tickets with us, we are able to provide an additional essential carer ticket free of charge with each access ticket if you require assistance from them during your visit.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: https://www.priorytheatre.co.uk/access

Accessible Performances

The Priory presents a relaxed performance of our Christmas 2023 pantomime! Designed to create a welcoming environment to our customers with sensory needs and other visible and hidden disabilities, we're really excited to welcome you! Arrangements include: - No strobe lighting - No pyrotechnics - Volume turned down - House lights remain on throughout the show - The audience are free to move around and make noise during the show - An introduction to the show before we begin - Sensory tour prior to the show

Toilets

The Priory Theatre has 2x female toilets, 1x male toilet, 2x urinals and 1x accessible toilet for our 120 patrons to use. The male and female toilets are located in our foyer and the accessible toilet is located at the rear of the stalls in the auditorium. Should you require to use the accessible toilet prior to the house opening, please speak to the duty manager or box office team who will be happy to assist. Our accessible toilet is large enough for either a powered or unpowered wheelchair. There are easy turn handles on both the door and the tap. There is a grab bar next to the toilet. There is an emergency alarm linked to our team in the foyer.

Staff

Information about the staff has not been added for this venue.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

The Priory Theatre is opposite Abbey Fields, a gorgeous and spacious outdoor park suitable for exercising dogs.

Other assistance dog facilities

The Priory Theatre is opposite Abbey Fields, a gorgeous and spacious outdoor park suitable for dogs to use as a toilet area. We are also able to provide water for your assistance dog should they require it.