Access & Family Friendly
Draíocht is a fully accessible venue.
You can visit us from 10am – 6pm, Monday - Saturday.
It is quietest at the start and end of the day, except when we've a school show on. To see a full list of events visit What's On.
Please tell us when booking if you have any special requirements and we will do our very best to facilitate you. Phone our Box Office on 01 885 2622 or email boxoffice@draiocht.ie. Failure to notify Box Office of wheelchair/scooter accessibility requirements at time of booking may result in us not being able to accommodate you on arrival for the performance.
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We've Access Information and resources available in the foyer of Draíocht, to the left of the lift, for you to use during your visit.
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Wheelchairs & Mobility Scooters: Wheelchair spaces in both our Main Auditorium and Studio Theatre must be allocated at the time of booking by phoning Box Office on 01 885 2622. They cannot be purchased online. They are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis. There are 2 wheelchair spaces allocated in the Studio Theatre on the first floor, 2 wheelchair spaces on the balcony in the Main Auditorium on the first floor, and 11 wheelchair spaces on the ground floor in the Main Auditorium. If there are two performances running simultaneously in both auditoria, our policy is to allocate a total of 2 wheelchair spaces on the first floor to allow for safe exit of patrons. The number of wheelchair spaces available can vary depending on the technical specifications of each performance. We remove our theatre seats to create adequate spaces; customers must remain in their wheelchair/scooter throughout the performance.
Level Access: Draíocht is a level access building with no steps and automatic doors at our entrance.
Parking: There are 8 Disabled Parking spaces directly outside Draíocht’s Front Door.
Lift: There is Lift Access to our First Floor Gallery and Studio Theatre for wheelchair users and Buggies.
Theatres: There is wheelchair access to both theatres for every show.
Ticket Prices: Our wheelchair patrons and their carers are entitled to discounted concession priced tickets when available.
Loop System: Draíocht has a Loop Induction System in our Main Auditorium.
Guide & Hearing Dogs: Guide & Hearing Dogs are welcome to attend performances with their users. Let us know when you are booking and we can give you an aisle seat with space for your dog.
Adapted Toilets: There are Adapted Toilets on both the Ground Floor and First Floor of the building.
Baby Changing: Draíocht has Baby Changing Facilities on the Ground Floor.
Braille: All of Draíocht’s internal access doors are brail signed.
Chair Lift to Stage: There is a chair lift back stage to aid disabled performers and presenters get on to our raised stage to perform.
Health & Safety & Child Welfare: All incoming theatre companies receive a detailed contract outlining all aspects of their use of the building, including Draíocht’s Health & Safety Policy and our Child Welfare Policy.
Website: Draíocht’s website has been designed and built in accordance with the latest accessibility guidelines and recommendations, allowing for optimum usability and fast download of the site.
Family Friendly
Draíocht has a particular commitment to opening up opportunities of arts engagement for children and young people to explore. It is based on a belief that all of us, no matter how young, are entitled to varied arts and cultural experiences of a high and imaginative quality. Draíocht prides itself on being a family friendly venue. Our staff are welcoming, interactive, very hands on and ready to help when necessary. With 40% of the population of Fingal aged 15 years and under, we are dedicated to catering for our younger audiences and their families in as many ways as we can. Draíocht boasts a wide and varied programme of activities for families and young people including family drama, panto and musicals, dance & drama classes, summer projects and our ever popular free Family Art Days on Saturdays. Draíocht hires professional facilitators at all times ensuring a high quality arts experience for families and young people.
How can we help?
We are committed to constantly improving our services for all customers, and we want to ensure you enjoy your visit to Draíocht. Please don’t hesitate to contact us and give us your feedback so we can provide assistance when needed. Phone the Box Office on 01 885 2622 or email marketing@draiocht.ie