Festival access reviews
The Great Escape
FESTIVAL: The Great Escape
WHERE: Various venues around Brighton
WHEN: 16 - 18 May 2024
SPOTLIGHT SHOWS*: 17 May - Faye Webster - Brighton Dome
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The Great Escape
FESTIVAL: The Great Escape
WHERE: Various venues around Brighton
WHEN: 16 - 18 May 2024
SPOTLIGHT SHOWS*: 17 May - Faye Webster - Brighton Dome
*Tickets for Spotlight Shows must be purchased separately.
HOW TO BUY ACCESS TICKETS
You can purchase standard tickets for The Great Escape at greatescapefestival.com.
Registered disabled people can claim a complimentary ticket for their Personal Assistant by emailing [email protected] The email address is also in operation to answer any questions if you require special access at one of the shows.
VENUE ACCESS
THE BEACH
Brighton Beach, BN2 1EN - Adjacent to Maderia Drive
Level Access
Access is via the promenade down a ramp and across the Volks Railway
Accessible Toilets
Accessible toilets are available at all toilet blocks.
Audio & Visual
Bars have Lowered Counters & large-print menus
BRIGHTHELM
North Road, BN1 1YD
01273 821521
Level Access
Level access from North Road and Church Street
Automatic doors
Accessible toilets
Accessible unisex toilets on ground floor located in the Cafe, kept unlocked.
Audio & Visual
Hearing loop in Auditorium
Seating available
BRIGHTON DOME
29 New Road, BN1 1UG
01273 261525
Level Access
Level access to venue, no kerb.
Level access at the stage door and onto stage
Lift to balcony level - however there is no room for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets
4 accessible toilets
All RADAR key system - keys available from reception
Audio & Visual
Hearing loop
Viewing Platform at back of horseshoe (space for 2 wheelchair users and 2 Pas) – needs booking in advance
Alternative viewing area in Row 2
Large print format bar prices and listings
BRIGHTON UNITARIAN CHURCH
New Road, BN1 1UF
Level Access
Level access from Street to venue.
All venue areas are accessible except the gallery
Accessible Toilets
Yes
Audio & Visual
Seating Available
CLUB REVENGE
32 Old Steine, BN1 1EL
Level Access
Multiple Staircases into venue
Accessible Toilets
Available in the R-Bar
Audio & Visual
Large Print Bar Menus
Seating Available
Raised Accessible Viewing Area
CHALK
13 Pool Valley, Brighton BN1 1NJ
Level Access
Ramp access through the rear of the building.
The ramps are above the recommended gradient for wheelchair use, but most people that come through, do opt to use them.
Accessible Toilets
Yes [Ask a member of staff for access]
Visual & Audio
Accessible Toilets (ask a member of staff for access)
Hearing Loop
Seating Available
Raised Accessible Viewing Area
COALITION
171-181 Kings Road Arches, BN1 1NB
Level Access
Level access from lower promenade into venue.
Lower promenade access via Public Ramp or stairs from Kings Road
Accessible Toilets
Yes - opened by RADAR key
Audio & Visual
Seating Available
Raised Viewing Area
Large Print Menus
Lowered Bar Service Area
FABRICA
40 Duke St, Brighton BN1 1AG
Level Access
Venue all on one level, with stairs up to chancel/ stage
There is some slightly uneven floor surface due to the historic building having a mixture of wooden and stone flooring, but it is minimal.
Ship St entrance has rubber ramp that's brought out for all events
Duke Street entrance features a ramp down into level space.
GREEN DOOR STORE
Trafalgar Arches, Lower Goods Yard,
BN1 4FQ
Sophie Roberts: 07944 693214
Level Access
Venue all on one level
Please note venue has a cobbled floor
Accessible toilets
One unisex accessible toilet unlocked
Audio & Visual
Large print format bar prices and listings
No viewing area or platform
Seating available
THE HOPE & RUIN
11-12 Queens Road, BN1 3WA
Level Access
No Level access from Street to venue. Live Music space is located up a
flight of stairs
Accessible Toilets
N/A
Audio & Visual
N/A
INN ON THE SQUARE
11 Cranocurne Street, BN1 2RD
Level Access
Ramp available into venue
Accessible Toilets
N/A
Audio & Visual
Seating Available
JUBILEE SQUARE [FESTIVAL HUB]
Jubilee Street, BN1 1GE
Level Access
Jubilee Square is fully accessible to all and is a public square.
There is level access from the street to the square
Accessible Toilets
Yes
Audio & Visual
Bars have large-print menus
JURYS INN WATERFRONT
Kings Road, BN1 2GS
Level Access
Kings Road (Seafront) Level Access from Street to lobby
Bartholomew Square (Lanes) Ramp access from street to Atrium
Lift Access to all floors, with exception of the Health Club
Accessible Toilets
Yes
Audio & Visual
Induction Loop at Reception
Accessible Hotel Rooms
Portable Handrails
Bars have large print menus and low counter service areas
Seating in both conference venues and all networking/party events
KOMEDIA STUDIO/ KOMEDIA BASEMENT
44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN
01273 647101
Level Access
Public lift access to downstairs areas.
Three steps up to back of stage, however it is possible to arrange steep ramp access to both the stages.
Accessible toilets
2 accessible toilets, one in foyer and second downstairs.
Doors open inwards & both toilets are kept unlocked.
Both toilets have an alarm
Audio & Visual
Assistance Dogs welcome
Accessible Toilets on both levels
Bars have large print menus, Braille menus and low counter service areas
Infra-Red hearing system in downstairs performance space – Advanced booking require
LATEST MUSIC BAR
14-17 Manchester St, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1TF
Level Access
Ground Floor has a ramp but no access to floor below
Accessible Toilets
No although services are available at nearby venue
Visual Audio
Seating available
THE MUCKY DUCK
7 Manchester Street, Kemptown, BN2 1TF
Level Access
2 Steps to venue from the street.
Accessible Toilets
N/A
Audio & Visual
N/A
NORTH LAINE BREWHOUSE
27 Gloucester Place, BN1 4AA
Level Access
Level access to venue from the street.
Accessible Toilets
Yes
Audio & Visual
Large Print Bar Menus Available
Seating Available
THE OLD MARKET
1A Upper Market Street, BN3 1AS
Level Access
Level access to venue from the street.
Lower level access via platform lift.
Accessible Toilets
Via platform lift - Radar Keys available on request
Audio & Visual
Seating available
ONE CHURCH
Gloucester Place, Brighton, BN1 4AA
01273 694746
Level Access
No level access or disabled access up the stairs.
Accessible Toilets
Yes
Visual & Audio
Seating Available
Bars have large print menus and low counter service area
PAGANINI BALLROOM [THE OLD SHIP]
Old Ship Hotel, Kings Road, BN1 1NR
01273 329001
Level Access
The main entrance has 3 steps and revolving doors
Level access is available through bar doors to the right of the main entrance and provides ramped entry.
Level entry from car park, although there are heavy fire doors and a fairly steep slope down the corridor.
There is a lift to all floors and stairs have a handrail both sides
Accessible Toilets
One accessible toilet on ground floor which is kept unlocked
Visual & Audio
Induction loop in hotel reception only
Dropped counter at reception/cloakroom but not bars, staff are happy to personalise service
Seating is available
PATTERNS UPSTAIRS
10 Marine Parade, BN2 1TL
01273 606906
Level Access
Yes
Accessible Toilets
One accessible toilet, the key is kept behind the bar.
Visual & Audio
No viewing platform
Seating available
No hearing loop or infrared
PATTERNS DOWNSTAIRS
10 Marine Parade, BN2 1TL
01273 606906
Level Access
No Access -10 wide steps down to venue
In house door team are willing to assist getting wheelchairs down the two flights of stairs to the basement level.
Accessible Toilets
No accessible toilet on this level
One accessible toilet on ground floor (above Patterns) the key is kept behind the bar.
Visual & Audio
No viewing platform
No seating available
No hearing loop or infrared
PRINCE ALBERT
48 Trafalgar St, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 4ED
Level Access
Stairs into main bar
Accessible Toilets
N/A
Visual & Audio
N/A
QUEENS HOTEL
1-5 Kings Road, BN1 1NS
Level Access
Ramped access to Hotel entrance, with manual doors.
Lift to all floors.
Stairs down to function rooms have a handrail on both sides.
Accessible Toilets
1 unisex accessible toilet located on the ground floor. Door opens inwards and there is an alarm in toilet.
Visual & Audio
Hearing loop at reception desk only
No dropped counters or large print menus but hotel staff are friendly and willing to assist
There is no viewing area or platform, however chairs are available.
ST MARY’S CHURCH
61 St James’ Street, Brighton, BN2 1PR
Level Access
No however there is a stair lift for wheelchair users
Accessible Toilets
Yes – in the hall next door to the church – step free access in between the two.
Visual & Audio
Seating available
SHORTTS
46 St James’ Street, BN2 1RG
Level Access
Level access from street into venue
All areas of venue are accessible
Accessible Toilets
Via garden
Visual & Audio
Seating Available
THE BEACH
Brighton Beach, BN2 1EN - Adjacent to Maderia Drive
Level Access
Access is via the promenade down a ramp and across the Volks Railway
Accessible Toilets
Accessible toilets are available at all toilet blocks.
Audio & Visual
Bars have Lowered Counters & large-print menus
THE VINE CLUB
11 Vine Street, BN1 4Ag
Level Access
Level access from street into venue
All areas of venue are wheelchair accessible
Accessible Toilets
On ground floor
Visual & Audio
N/A
VOLKS
3 Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN1 1PS
Level Access
Yes – on ground floor but not in basement area.
Accessible Toilets
None in the venue however there are public ones close and available until 6pm.
Visual & Audio
N/A
WATERBEAR
Brighthelm Gardens, Hanover House, Lower Ground Floor, 118 Queens Rd, Brighton BN1 3XG
Level Access
Located on a ramp on the seafront
Stairs into the bar and venue
Accessible Toilets
N/A
Visual & Audio
N/A
DID YOU KNOW?
The Great Escape hosts around 300 bands across 30 venues around Brighton and has been compared to South By Southwest – A huge festival in Texas which showcases new talent.
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