Venue Description

Since opening in 2005, the egg has provided a unique venue for children, young people and families to experience a year-round programme of theatre. The egg is a nationally recognised hub for exceptional outreach work with young people, community groups, schools, universities and colleges across the country. The egg offers an extravaganza of performances throughout the year, including award winning shows such as Little Mermaid, Ballet Central and the ever popular Snow Mouse. A range of frequent workshops and participatory sessions are on offer for children aged 2-18, from Play in a Week (ages 7-12), five days of fun-filled theatrical workshops culminating in an original performance for an invited audience, to the Theatre Royal Bath Theatre School, offering specialised training in both acting and backstage disciplines for all young people. The Theatre Royal Bath Theatre School (TRBTS) provides an insight into the professional world of theatre and gives young individuals the opportunity to be part of something bigger. TRBTS is the only youth theatre in Bath with open access to a professional working theatre. The theatre knowledge that exists within the building is second to none. TRBTS runs weekly sessions for young people aged 5-18, offering a range of skills workshops in a variety of theatre disciplines and creative arts. The youngest members engage with the arts through creative play – nurturing their development. From aged 13 upwards, members can choose to specialise in Acting or Backstage, working with professional theatre-makers to create high quality productions in the egg and other venues. All of the shows produced are supported by industry professional production and creative teams, including: costume and set designers, sound designers, composers, stage management and lighting designers. The egg also boasts an exciting partnership with Bath College aimed at students aged 16 and over. Drawing on 10+ years of the egg’s creative endeavours, plus years of educational expertise from the college, our collaboration strives to create the optimum conditions for art and learning to thrive. The course is full time and provides graduating students with the equivalent of three A-levels. Adults with a passion for theatre can join our Summer School for Actors, a week-long intensive summer school that gives aspiring actors the chance to develop skills, grow confidence and build a robust toolkit to fall back on in performance. The egg building is fully accessible, with flat access at street level, a push-button door for automatic opening, a passenger lift, a fully accessible toilet and the capability of hosting up to eight wheelchair users. We are proud hosts of regularly scheduled assisted performances, and coordinators of Space for Me, a theatre making club for children and young adults who have a particular need affecting their day-to-day life; everyone is welcome. If visitors are feeling peckish, they can head to the egg café. Run by the same owners as the nearby pub The Garrick’s Head, the café is situated inside the theatre’s foyer and is the perfect environment for parents and children to relax and have fun. Grow ups can enjoy sipping on hot drinks, cold drinks (or even alcoholic drinks!), whilst the little ones nestle down in the reading corner or go wild in the ball pit. Not to mention they have a seasonal (and locally sourced!) menu, from croissants filled with gooey Nutella, to goat’s cheese Paninis dripping with warm red onion marmalade, your taste buds will thank you for eating at the egg. The egg theatre – a little place with big ambition.

Accessibility

The egg theatre entrance is in St John’s Place. The egg reception and café has flat access at street level and a push-button door for automatic opening. All levels and facilities are accessible by passenger lift. Toilet Facilities are situated on the basement level, accessible either by lift or 17 steps down, including an accessible toilet and baby-changing facilities. egg café Available on the ground floor foyer level, open to the general public as well as for those watching performances. The café serves a range of drinks, cakes and savoury snacks. egg reception Staffed at all times when the building is open; reception situated immediately inside on the left of the egg entrance. Here, tickets can be purchased or collected and bookings can be made for all egg, education and Engage events. Auditorium Stalls Access to the Stalls This level is accessed via use of lift or 17 steps up. Access to seating All seats are unreserved, apart from wheelchair spaces, of which there are 8 available; 4 on each side of the Stalls level. Seats can be reserved in the egg for specific requirements but we must be told in advance. Auditorium Balcony Access to the Balcony - This level is accessed via use of lift or 32 steps up. There are no wheelchair spaces on this level. Roper Room This space is used for rehearsals, workshops, meetings and performances. Access via use of lift or 61 steps up. FURTHER INFORMATION FOR PATRONS USING WHEELCHAIRS The egg theatre entrance is situated in St John’s Place, a pedestrianised walkway that links all three venues. The main door has flat access and a push-button for automatic opening; it is a little slow so please give it time to open before pushing it. There are up to 8 wheelchair spaces available – 4 on each side of the auditorium. These can be booked in advance by phoning the egg reception on 01225 823409. A passenger lift accesses all areas of the egg. Facilities The egg café is at street level and open to the general public as well as those watching performances. The accessible toilet facility is situated at basement level. All accessible toilets are fitted with alarm cords. PATRONS WITH A SENSORY IMPAIRMENT The egg uses the Sennheiser infra-red system in its auditorium. You can ask for a headset to use without your own hearing aid, available from the egg reception. Please ask a member of staff to provide you with the equipment and instructions for use. PLEASE NOTE THE THEATRE DOES NOT HAVE AN INDUCTION LOOP SYSTEM.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: https://www.theatreroyal.org.uk/your-visit/the-egg/egg-access/

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: https://www.theatreroyal.org.uk/your-visit/the-egg/egg-access/

Accessible Performances

Relaxed Performances Upside Down by La Baracca November 1st at 3pm Alice in Wonderland October 30th at 11.30am Rapunzel on Fri 3rd of Jan 2020 at 3pm Signed Performances Crowded Tues 12 Nov at 7pm The Mystery of the Raddlesham Mumps Sat 16 Nov at 3pm Rapunzel Fri 13 Dec at 7pm Audio Described Performances Rapunzel Tue 17 Dec at 2pm performance

Toilets

We have one accessible toilet that can be accessed easily by a wheelchair user. Sink, mirror and handrails are all at a lowered height. An alarm is fitted with a red cord that reaches the floor that people can pull if they require assistance.

Staff

FOH and Box Office staff have received training by A.I.M (access and inclusivity matters).

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

Assistance Dogs Assistance dogs are always welcome in the egg café and auditorium. We would encourage patrons to allow us to look after assistance dogs during the performance in our safe offices situated right next to the egg cafe. We appreciate advance notice if you are planning on bringing an assistance dog Please contact us on 01225 823 409 or egg.reception@theatreroyal.org.uk

Other assistance dog facilities

Assistance dogs will be provided with water bowls and will likely be kept in our education office (with a member of staff) throughout the performance. They will be taken outside to go to the toilet.