Empire Cinema
Highlights
- Experience the latest Hollywood blockbusters and art-house films in a historic cinema operating since 1915.
- Indulge in fresh popcorn and house-made choc tops from the candy bar while enjoying your film.
- Relax in comfortable seating equipped with cutting-edge laser projectors and Dolby audio technology.
- Visit Bowral's vibrant main street for a unique cinematic experience in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Empire Cinema Bowral is an Independent Cinema screening the latest in Hollywood Blockbuster films, art-house and foreign films, Opera and Ballet from around the world.
Located in Bowral’s vibrant main street, and continuously operated since 1915 making it one of Australia’s oldest cinemas!
Fitted with the latest cinema technology including laser projectors, Dolby audio and comfortable seating – and of course a candy bar with fresh popcorn and house-made choc tops!
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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.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
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)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
- Audio enabled lifts are available.
- Raised tactile buttons in lifts are available.
- Handrails on all stairways
- Exit signs which are visible at a ground level (high level signs are difficult to see in a fire) are available.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- A hearing loop is available.
- Visual alerts for emergencies (Include flashing light) are available.
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)
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- 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)
- Accessible seating areas in theatrette
- Lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
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