The Great Escape
FESTIVAL: The Great Escape
WHERE: Various venues around Brighton
WHEN: 11- 13 May 2023
SPOTLIGHT SHOWS*: TBA
*Tickets for Spotlight Shows must be purchased separetly.
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 The email address is also in operation to answer any questions if you require special access at one of the shows.
VENUE ACCESS
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
CHALK
13 Pool Valley, Brighton BN1 1NJ
TBA
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.
BRIGHTON DOME
29 New Road, BN1 1UG
01273 261541 ext 525
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
13 Pool Valley, Brighton BN1 1NJ
TBA
COALITION
171 - 181 Kings Road Arches, BN1 1NB
01273 722272
Level Access
• Fairly steep, long ramp down to seafront to access this venue.
• Level Access to Box Office/ticket area and cloakroom, ramped access into venue.
• Accessible ramped fire exits
Accessible toilets
• Accessible toilets
Audio & Visual
• No dropped counters but bar staff are happy to personalise service to cater to needs
• Raised area in bar gives wheelchair users a better view of the stage
• Large print format available
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.
Accessible Toilets
Yes - two accessible toilets next to each other
Both toilets have an alarm
Visual Audio
If people need extra assistance, let our office team know ahead of the event or a member of staff during.
No viewing area or platform
Seating available upon request
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
HORATIOS
Brighton Pier, Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN2 1TW
01273 609361
Level Access
Situated along Brighton Pier, all on one level.
• All staff trained on emergency evacuation procedure
• Accessible toilets & staff have a key to unlock them.
Visual & Audio
• Seating available
• No viewing platform, Staff happy to assist where possible
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
• Hearing loop downstairs.
• Lowered bar sections throughout the venue.
• Chairs and stools kept aside for those who need them.
• No large print menus but staff friendly and happy to assist.
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 - No
ONE CHURCH
Gloucester Place, Brighton, BN1 4AA
01273 694746
Level Access
• No level access or disabled access up the stairs.
Accessible Toilets
• Once inside the building, we do have disabled toilets
Visual & Audio
• No video or audio assistance
PAGANINI BALLROOM
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.
• 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
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.
REVENGE
32-34 Old Steine, Kemptown, Brighton BN1 1EL
TBA
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
• None
TGE BEACH
Lamp Post 13, Madeira Drive BN2
Level Access
• Entrance via pedestrian gate over Volks railway. Ramped access to beach and aluminium track will be installed.
Accessible Toilets
• Yes fitted with universal RADAR lock (Key can be hired for a refundable £5 deposit)
Visual & Audio
• Hearing loop available on request
• Lowered bar and large print menus at our bars
THREE WISE CATS (CASABLANCA)
5 Middle St, Brighton BN1 1AL
TBA
THE HOPE AND RUN
11 ‐12 Queens Road, BN1 3WA
01273 325793
Level Access
• One step into venue
• 2 steps to the bar
• A narrow 20 step staircase connects the bar to the venue
Accessible Toilets
• No accessible toilets
Visual & Audio
• Seating available
• No audio loop or infrared
THE PRINCE ALBERT
48 Trafalgar Street, BN1 4ED
Will Moore: 01273 730499
Level Access - live music on second floor
• Two uneven stone steps to main front entrance, with large lip at door.
• Alternative level entrance to the side, opened on request.
• Two narrow flights of stairs connect the bar to the upstairs venue, however a secondary bar is located stage right.
• Accessible toilets
• No accessible toilets
• Gents toilet is on ground level, is not adapted but has reasonably wide doorway.
• Ladies is up a steep flight of wooden stairs.
Audio & Visual
• Seating is available
UNITARIAN CHURCH
New Road, Brighton, BN1 1UF
Marion: 01273 696022
Level Access
• Level access throughout
• 3 steps up to entrance, or ramped access through side gate
Accessible toilets
• Accessible toilets
• Kept unlocked
Audio & Visual
• Hearing loop
• Rows of chairs are interlocked but can be rearranged to accommodate wheelchair users
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
• None
WATERBEAR
Brighthelm Gardens, Hanover House, Lower Ground Floor, 118 Queens Rd, Brighton BN1 3XG
TBA
ZAHARA
77 East St, Brighton BN1 1NF
TBA
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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