Leisure

Responsibilities of performance venues

Anyone who provides a service directly to the general public - including theatres and other performing arts venues - is termed a service provider. They have responsibilities under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) to make 'reasonable adjustments' which make their services more accessible to disabled people.

For example, they may have to make adjustments like allowing support or assistance dogs, ensuring physical access to an auditorium or providing an induction loop for a hearing impaired theatre-goer.