Free-Rain Theatre Company
Highlights
- Experience captivating performances from Free-Rain Theatre Company, showcasing over 100 productions since 1995.
- Savour a picnic in the lush gardens, perfect for families and friends to unwind together.
- Enjoy refreshments at the pop-up wine bar, enhancing your theatre experience with local flavours.
- Explore award-winning talent in a vibrant setting, with productions that celebrate Australian creativity.
Free-Rain Theatre Company was founded in 1995 by Anne Somes who is the Artistic Director and Producer.
Over the last 30 years, Anne has staged over 100 productions including plays, musicals, cabaret, new Australian works, children’s theatre and youth productions. From these productions, individual artists and the company have received over 100 awards, including seven from Canberra Critics Circle.
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Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Accessible seating areas in theatrette
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