Access

This page explains all of the facilities available at the Bridge Theatre and should help you plan your visit.

We welcome any comments and suggestions about the accessibility of the Bridge Theatre and our programme. Please email us at access@bridgetheatre.co.uk or call us on 0333 320 0051.

Arriving at The Bridge Theatre

The theatre is located a 10 minute walk from London Bridge tube station which is an accessible station. For more information on accessibility on the underground please use the following link: https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/12387.aspx

Nearest parking is here and drop offs can be made on Potters Fields where there is level access to the entrance of the theatre.    A map of the local area with disabled bays can be found on the Southwark Council Website.  For all parking requirements, including coaches please use this link.

Physical Access 

There is level access into the foyer. The wheelchair spaces are in Gallery 2 with level access from the foyer.

A platform lift provides access to Gallery 1 and the Stalls. (Gallery 3 does not have lift access.)  

The main staircase from foyer to Gallery 1 and Stalls has 21 steps. There are 12 steps up to Gallery 3 from foyer level.

For A Midsummer Night’s Dream the additional seating bank has 16 steps from The Pit to Gallery 1 and 32 steps from The Pit to Gallery 2.

Wheelchair Loan

You can borrow a wheelchair from us to use during your visit. To arrange for a wheelchair to be available, please email us at boxoffice@bridgetheatre.co.uk or call 0333 320 0051 before your visit. Subject to availability. 

Toilets

There are 3 unisex disabled toilets, with one located on the same level as both the Stalls, and on Gallery 2 (street level). 

Access Facilities

Hearing aids can be collected from the cloakroom before the show. 

The Access List allows customers with access requirements and their companions to purchase ticket(s) at the disabled concessionary rate (subject to availability). It also aims to assist our access customers in booking tickets and helps us to understand their specific needs.

The Access List is open to anyone who is restricted in their ability to access the services provided at The Bridge Theatre. Proof of eligibility is required to join and customers who intentionally give false information will be removed from the Access List. We may review, amend or withdraw the Access List scheme at any time.

By joining the Access List, you agree that any ticket(s) made available at the concessionary rate will only be used by a disabled person (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) and his/her companion. We reserve the right to check proof of eligibility at the theatre and, in the event that valid proof of eligibility is not provided, refuse any such ticketholders admission or ask such ticketholders to leave. We reserve the right to require you to re-apply for the Access List after review and to withdraw membership of the Access List if your eligibility changes,  or if we reasonably suspect that you or your companion(s) are abusing the Access List.

If you wish to book a ticket on behalf of someone who has an access requirement, then you may join the Access List yourself and give details of the requirements for your guest or dependant. If you wish to book on behalf of a group of guests or dependants that have access requirements, please call 0333 320 0051

This website has been developed to conform to the W3C accessibility guidelines for level AA compliance. We have endeavoured to conform to all the presented guidelines in Level AA wherever possible.

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Microsoft Internet Explorer: ‪Find out how to use Access options in IE

Firefox: ‪Find out about the Accessibility options in Firefox

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Chrome: Find out about the Accessibility features for Chrome