Take Me Somewhere believes that accessibility is an essential part of making and presenting boundary pushing performance. We endeavour to make the festival as welcoming and easy to engage with as possible. The programme spans a range of different performances, access provisions and locations. 

This page has detailed information about access provisions across our programme and venue access information.

 

CONTACT 

If there is anything we can do to make the programme easier to access or more enjoyable for you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our dedicated Access Coordinator Laura, at support@takemesomewhere.co.uk and we will try our best to help. 

 

Access Key

Our Access Key identifies any access provisions that are in place for performances or events in our programme. These are represented by symbols and letters that can be found on show pages, programme and posters.

BSL Icon BSL | BSL Interpreted: Performances will be interpreted by British Sign Language interpreters. Show pages will detail creative integration of BSL or recommended sight lines.
CC Icon CC | Captioned: Captions express all spoken text and descriptions of background sounds that inform the action onstage. Unless otherwise stated, captions express all text spoken, and any descriptions of background sound that informs the action onstage.
Relaxed Icon R | Relaxed: *These shows have some elements of a Relaxed Performance but may not be Fully Relaxed performances. 
Relaxed Performances adapt or soften some of the social ‘norms’ and sensory experiences of the theatre to make them more welcoming to audiences, including neurodivergent and learning disabled people.
Subpac Icon SP | Subpacs: Subpacs will be available for the performance. Subpacs are wearable vests that convert sound and bass into vibrations. 2-3 Subpacs are available per show and can be reserved via Tramway Box Office, or collected on entry to the performance.
Audio Description Icon AD | Audio Description: This show has Audio Description available. Audio description (AD) is additional commentary that explains what's visually happening on stage.  Also known as visual description, AD describes body language, expressions and movements, making the programme clear through sound.  AD will either be integrated into the performance for everyone, or delivered via headsets which can be collected from the box office. Details can be found on each show page.
Visual Icon V | Visual: Work that is highly visual with minimal or no text.
Sound Based Icon S | Sound Based: Work that is primarily sound-based, such as audio works, gigs, or text-based performances.
Touch Tour Icon TT | Touch Tour: A touch tour will be available. A Touch Tour is catered towards visually impaired audiences so they can have access to the set, costumes, or performers of a production, prior to the show. Performance specific info will be provided on the show page.
 

Relaxed*

For Take Me Somewhere, all shows marked as Relaxed* have some elements of a Relaxed Performance but may not be Fully Relaxed performances. As a standard, at shows marked Relaxed* you can expect:

  • Sound and Lighting levels have not been changed (unless stated otherwise), but detailed sensory and content notes are provided

  • Audiences can leave and re-enter the theatre

  • Audiences are welcome to move, tic, stim or make noise

  • Details of additional measures for Relaxed Performances can be found on each show page.

  • A breakout space is available pre, during and after the performance

 

SENSORY NOTES 

All performances have Sensory notes to highlight sensory information about the show in advance. Some examples of sensory notes include:

  • SOUND: Loud Music or Sudden Loud Sounds

  • LIGHT: Full Blackout, Flashing Lights or Strobe

  • SCENT: Strong Smells or Chemicals

  • INTERACTION: Audience Interaction or Audience Participation

  • OTHER: Food Allergens or Alcohol

 

CONTENT NOTES

All performances have Content Notes to highlight any themes or content in the work which might trigger strong emotions or discomfort for some audience members and the level at which the work explores this (eg. mention or explicit). 

Content Notes are about showing care and respect for audiences, allowing you to make an informed choice about whether to engage with a theme or topic, particularly if it relates to your lived experience. 

If you want to discuss the theme or content of a work to identify whether the show is right for you, please get in touch. support@takemesomewhere.co.uk

 

Audio Description Pre-show Audio Notes

Several shows in our programme offer live or Pre-Recorded Audio Description. You can listen to Pre-Show Audio Introductions & Pre-Recorded Audio Description for the following shows, below:

EXXY (Dan Daw) - Pre Show Audio Notes (transcript)

self insert outside fan spiral: on ice (Jo Hauge) - Pre Show Audio Notes (transcript)

The Mongrel (Shawn Nayar) Pre-Show Audio Notes

Bardaje (Lukas Avendano) Pre-Show Audio Notes

Public Trust (Paul Ramírez Jonas) Pre-Show Audio Introduction

 

Tickets

COMPANION TICKETS

A free companion ticket can be booked with any paying disabled patron who requires a companion or support worker to attend. Companion tickets are available across our whole festival programme.

CONCESSIONS

Concession tickets are available for all performances and events. 

ARTIST PASS / ARTIST PARENTS AND CARERS

The Take Me Somewhere Artist Pass Concession offers access to concession rate tickets for most of the festival shows, to professional artists, performance makers and arts workers (producers, designers, technicians etc.) working who are working in forms of contemporary performance, Live Art, experimental performance, expanded choreography, interdisciplinary performance and are freelance and unsalaried.

We also understand that childcare or caring costs are often a barrier to attending shows, and so we will also have a limited number of £40 bursaries to go towards childcare for artist parents/guardians/carers. It will be on a first come, first served basis. , please contact Laura on support@takemesomewhere.co.uk.

TICKET BOOKING SERVICE

If you experience barriers navigating technology, any of our partner websites or ticketing platforms and would like assistance with booking tickets on your behalf, Take Me Somewhere has a complimentary ticket booking service to support disabled patrons. This can be arranged to be done over the phone, by video call, or via email.

To use the ticket booking service, please contact Laura on support@takemesomewhere.co.uk and let them know your preference for communication.

VENUE INFORMATION

We have compiled a Google Maps list with all venues and travel route information here.

TOILETS

All venues used in our programme are wheelchair accessible, with access to wheelchair accessible toilets. None of our partner venues currently have permanent changing places toilet facilities.

We advocate for and endeavour to provide gender-neutral toilet options at all venues.

We have hired a portable Changing Places toilet on Wednesday 15th October at Tramway for audiences wanting to see Jo Hauge and Dan Daw. If you would like to request it on other days, please email our dedicated Access Coordinator Laura, at support@takemesomewhere.co.uk and we will do our best to arrange.

TRAMWAY

Tramway, 25 Albert Drive, Glasgow, G41 2PE (map)
Box Office: info@tramway.org or call 0141 276 0950 (Wed - Sun)

Visit Tramway’s Access Page.

Requests for specific reserved seats for performances including wheelchair spaces and early entry can be made to the Box Office in person or by phone or email.

All public areas in Tramway are wheelchair accessible, with lift access to the mezzanine and first floor. An accessible toilet which is suitable for wheelchair users is available on each level.

On 15 October, Tramway will have a portable Changing Places toilet. There are gender neutral toilets located on the ground floor and mezzanine level, and separate male and female toilets on the upper foyer.

PLATFORM

Platform, The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse, Glasgow, G34 9JW (map)
Box Office: info@platform-online.co.uk or call 0141 276 9661 (Mon - Weds + 2 hours before every live event) 

Visit Platform’s Contact Us page for more information about accessibility.

Requests for specific reserved seats for performances including wheelchair spaces and early entry can be made to the Box Office in person or by phone or email. 

All levels of Platform are wheelchair accessible. There are induction loops in some part of the building. There are 5 accessible toilets, all wide enough for wheelchair users. Toilets on the ground floor are gender neutral.

THE BOARDWALK

The Boardwalk, 105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow, G1 1TF (map)
Box Office: venuehire@impactarts.co.uk or call 01415753001

The Boardwalk is a lower floor venue, with step free access to the lower floor and main foyer. There are induction loops in some part of the building. 

Visit The Boardwalk’s website for more venue information including a Virtual Tour video.

ADVANCED RESEARCH CENTRE

Advanced Research Centre, Glasgow University, 11 Chapel Lane, Glasgow G11 6EW (map)

For further questions about the venue call 0141 330 4170.

All public levels of the building are wheelchair accessible and step free. Accessible and gender-neutral toilets are available throughout the building.

An infrared hearing system is available.

CIVIC HOUSE

Civic House, 26 Civic Street, Glasgow, G4 9RH (map)

Civic House is a retrofitted building from the 1920s. For further questions about Civic House visit their website or call 07508 039088.

Civic House has wheelchair access to the Ground Floor via platform lift at the side of the building. Main Entrance is stepped access. No power assisted doors.

There is an accessible toilet on the ground floor and gender neutral toilets.

ST NINIAN’S

St Ninian's, Pollokshields, 1 Albert Drive, Glasgow, G41 2PE (map)

St Ninian’s is an active place of worship (Scottish Episcopal Church). Visit their website for more information.

Wheelchair access from the side door or moveable ramped access from Albert Drive. 

Wheelchair accessible toilets and baby changing facilities. There is a hearing loop system in the church.

STRANGE FIELD

Strange Field, 105-109 French Street, Glasgow, G40 4EH (map)

Strange Field is a gallery and event space in a converted Warehouse. Venue access information.

Enquiries: info@strangefield.org or call 0141 554 0563.

Strange Field has wheelchair access from the street with no power assisted doors. 

A wheelchair accessible toilet is available on the first floor, accessible by lift. Note: the lift is small (800mm wide doorway and 1100 x 1400 internal dimensions).

THE HUNTERIAN ART GALLERY

The Hunterian Art Gallery, University of Glasgow, 82 Hillhead Street, Glasgow, G12 8QQ (map)

The Hunterian Art Gallery is located within the University of Glasgow Campus. Venue Access Information.

Access is by ramp to the ground floor and then by lift to the basement and first floor Gallery.

Wider cubicle toilets with limited turning space that may accommodate some ambulant wheelchair users. The nearest wheelchair accessible toilets are next door in the University Library.  The nearest Changing Places Toilets are in the James McCune Smith Building on University Avenue (approx 5 minutes from Art Gallery).

CONCERT HALL - UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

Concert Hall, University of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8QQ (map)

The University Concert Hall is located on level 2 of the Main Building on the North Front and is accessed via Lift or stairs. Venue Access Information.

For lift access, enter via the North Front Entrance - Right and take the lift to level 2.

A Male, Female and a gender neutral wheelchair accessible toilet are available on the second floor in the Lift lobby.