BUILT AROUND YOU

Factory International is open to all. If you're finding our spaces or ways of working inaccessible, tell us and we'll take care of it.

Our partners and collaborators will also be doing their bit to make you feel welcome and involved here.

We have an Access Manager who coordinates work in this area but it’s part of everybody’s job at Factory International, so feel free to approach any of our staff if you have questions or concerns about accessibility.

Everyone’s needs are different, so we’ll be tweaking things as we learn more about our building and what works for you.

You can also read our Access Policy or send any questions or suggestions to our dedicated team.

WHAT WE’RE DOING

Here are some things that we do to try to make our work and organisation as access friendly as possible.

  • Regularly offering accessible performances and events including BSL-interpreted, captioned, audio-described and relaxed options across our whole programme.
  • Training all staff and volunteers in disability and accessibility awareness.
  • Providing detailed access information about the building and our programme on this website.
  • Drawing on the expertise of our Disabled People's Engagement Group so that the lived experience of disabled people is at the heart of our planning and operation.
  • Making sure that D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people are fairly and authentically represented across our programme, workforce and governance structure.
  • Asking our artists and creative teams to explore and integrate access in their work.

Interview: Kate Fox, Access Manager

Kate Fox is Access Manager at Factory International. In this interview they discuss accessibility and representation for disabled people in the sector, and reflects on the work that we're doing.

Visiting us

From free tickets for Personal Assistants to priority seating and a variety of accessible performances, Factory International is open to all.

AD: Audio-described
Introduction and commentary of the visual aspects of a show to assist blind and visually impaired patrons. This is usually delivered via infrared headsets. These performances often include a Touch Tour where guests can also explore the more tactile elements.

BSL: British Sign Language interpreted
A British Sign Language interpreter will translate the spoken words for BSL users.

CAP: Captioned

Captioning displays dialogue and some sound effects as visible text on a screen or mobile device for anyone who would find this useful.

REL: Relaxed
A more relaxed performance environment that is suitable or people with an Autism Spectrum Condition, sensory and communication disorders, a learning disability or those with babes in arms.