Once, Phoenix Theatre

Based on the much-loved Oscar-winning film, Once is an extraordinary, original and irresistibly joyous celebration of love, friendship and music.

When an Irish busker and a Czech girl meet through a shared love of music, their songwriting sparks a deep connection and a tender, longing romance that neither of them could have expected. Winner of 8 Tony Awards in 2012, including Best New Musical, this unique stage adaptation takes you right to the heart of the action in a rapturous production that dazzles with invention.... Read more >>

Running time: 2h 25m

Once Access

Booking Information

Access Booking line: 0844 871 7677

Access Performances

Audio Description
None scheduled
Sign Language Interpreted
None scheduled
Captioned
None scheduled
SUR Titles
None scheduled

Venue Access Information

Wheelchair users can access theatre with no steps via Flitcroft Street.

Seats
Non- transfers: there is one wheelchair space in Box C for a non-transfer patron. There are two unfixed chairs in the Box. Box is restricted (left side stage).

Transfers: into Dress Circle Row A seat 28 (fixed seat) - although, theatre staff are unable to assist disabled patrons. If transferring, the patron’s wheelchair will be taken care of by front of house staff during the performance and bought back to the patron once the show has ended.

Entrance
The main entrance to the theatre is on Phoenix Street. The foyer and box office are one shallow step from street level. There are handrails throughout the theatre on all levels.

Stalls
There are 13 steps down to the Stalls from the foyer. There is no lift and the Stalls can only be accessed on foot. There are exits at the rear of both aisles.

Dress Circle
There are 21 steps up from the foyer to the Dress Circle. The Dress Circle can be accessed from street level via Flitcroft Street. There are exits at the rear of both aisles. From back of Dress Circle (row K) to front (row A) there are 18 steps.

Upper Circle
There are 51 steps up from the foyer to the Upper Circle.
There is no lift and the Upper Circle can only be accessed on foot.
Exits at rear (row J).
From back of Upper Circle (row J) to front (row A) there are 24 steps.

Bars
There are bars on all levels.
Plushy bar is 4 steps down from the Stalls.
Dress Circle bar is 3 steps up from the Dress Circle.
Upper Circle bar is 8 steps down from the Upper Circle.
Patrons must negotiate stairs to access any of the bars.

If prearranged with front of house drinks can be left in the Royal Room for access patrons using the Box.
Sennheiser Infra-red and Induction Loop sound amplification systems are in use throughout the auditorium. These can be collected from the foyer bar on Phoenix Street.
Guide dogs are allowed into the theatre area, although, they are not allowed into the show as there are gunshots in the performance. A member of staff will dog-sit during the show.
Ladies and Gents on all levels. Adapted toilet is on Dress Circle level in the Royal Room. There are no steps to this toilet from Box C or Row A Dress Circle, but there are 2 slightly awkward turns. Patrons must negotiate stairs to access any of the other toilets: Stalls: Ladies are 7 steps down and 3 steps up, right of Plushy bar. Gents are at the rear of stalls - high seat number side; Dress Circle: Ladies and Gents on same level as bar, 3 steps up from Dress Circle level; Upper Circle: Ladies are the same level as Upper Circle and Gents are in Upper Circle bar (8 steps down).

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