ACCESS SERVICESMERRIGONG THEATRE COMPANY

WOLLONGONG TOWN HALL

CONTACT US For more information, or to access any of these services, please contact the Box Office. Phone: 02 4224 5999Email: info@merrigong.com.auWeb: Merrigong.com.au/access

Illawarra Performing Arts Centre 32 Burelli Street, Wollongong, NSW, 2500

Wollongong Town Hall Cnr Crown & Kembla Streets, Wollongong, NSW, 2500

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ILLAWARRA PERFORMINGARTS CENTRE

WOLLONGONGTOWN HALL

Merrigong Theatre Company manages IPAC & Wollongong Town Hall on behalf of its major funding partner, Wollongong City Council.

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RELAXED PERFORMANCESDesigned for people who prefer a more relaxed environment, including people with an Autism Spectrum Condition, Asperger Syndrome, sensory and communication disorders, or a learning disability. There is a relaxed attitude to noise and movement and some small changes made to the light and sound effects. Information on sound effects and a social story will be made available to patrons. Only available for select performances.

LARGE-PRINT CAST SHEET

Large-print, plain text copies of the cast sheets for Merrigong Theatre Season shows are available upon request (with five days prior notice).

AUDIO DESCRIPTIONSelect performances are audio described for patrons with low or no vision. Actions, expressions and gestures are described by professional describers trained by Vision Australia. Patrons who are blind or vision impaired will hear the description through headsets. Please request this service at the Box Office at the time of booking.

TACTILE TOURSBefore the commencement of audio described performances, patrons have the opportunity to come on stage and participate in a 30-minute tactile tour of the set and costumes. Being among the scenery establishes the scene for the participant and allows for a deeper theatrical experience for patrons who are vision impaired or blind. To access, contact Box Office at the time of booking.

PARKING

On-street parking is available in the areas around IPAC and Wollongong Town Hall. Pay and display machines operate on a number of parking spaces in the city centre.

There are limited parking spaces for holders of a disability badge, 1/4 hour parking and drop-off zones on Burelli Street. Street parking is free on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays but time restrictions may apply. Please allow sufficient time for parking.

OUR COMMITMENTMerrigong Theatre Company is committed to achieving equal access to great theatre for all of our patrons. We have a range of services and facilities available at the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre (IPAC) and Wollongong Town Hall to make your time at our venues an enjoyable experience.

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS & MOBILITY ASSISTANCEA number of seats and positions in each theatre are held for patrons in wheelchairs or with mobility concerns. To book, please advise Box Office at the time of booking.

COMPANION CARDCompanion Card holders are entitled to tickets at our concession rate, and carers’ entrance is free. Tickets are only available in person at the Box Office or over the phone.

HEARING ASSISTANCEThe IMB Theatre at IPAC has a hearing augmentation system and receivers can be obtained free of charge from the Box Office prior to the performance. The Bruce Gordon Theatre at IPAC and the Main Auditorium at Wollongong Town Hall both have an induction hearing loop compatible with T-switch hearing aids.

LIVE CAPTIONINGSelect performances are captioned for patrons who are deaf or hearing impaired. Captions are displayed on screens at the side of the stage. Check the seat map or contact Box Office when booking to ensure you are in the best position to make use of this service.