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Accessibility

Accessibility for All:

We are committed to encouraging diversity and inclusivity at Backstage and will continue to work towards removing barriers to experiencing and enjoying the arts at our venue

wheelchair access at backstage
Wheelchair Access

Backstage Auditorium can accommodate up to three wheelchairs spaces for each show. If you or a member of your group requires a wheelchair space please contact the box (hyperlink to Contact Us Page) office at the time of booking.

There are also three wheelchair parking spaces located in the lower car park directly outside the theatre door.

Our team always endeavors to make your experience as enjoyable as possible. If you or any of your group have any special requirements please feel free to contact us before booking simply email us on admin@backstage.ie

Assisted listening devices available. Option 1 Infrared headphones Option 2 Infrared receiver for use with hearing aids/implants
Infrared Hearing System

In our on-going efforts to make Backstage more accessible, we are delighted to offer those with hearing loss, access to a new range of Assisted Listening Devices. This system will enable audience members to hear speech and sound from the main stage regardless of where they are seated in our auditorium.

The receivers resemble a small radio that communicates using, magnetic waves, via (1) headphones. The headphones can be worn to provide amplified sound directly to the wearer. Alternatively, an (2) infrared receiver linked to a portable induction loop worn around a person’s neck, will transmit amplified sound via their hearing aid/cochlear implant.

We have five of each units available.  Simply ask at the box office on the night of a show or pre-book by emailing us in advance

Please note

There is some debate about the very small chance of a neck loop interfering with a pacemaker. If you wear a pacemaker you should seek medical advice before using an infrared receiver (or FM receiver) with a neck loop.

Sensory Friendly
Sensory Friendly

Making your experience as comfortable as possible

If you or any of your party would like to arrange to visit our space before a performance to become familiar with the surroundings and take away the unknown element, please feel free to contact us in advance to arrange a visit during office hours.
Our Social Story is also available to view &/or download and where possible, we are happy to provide audience members with a quite space should they need it during a performance

Accessibility - Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We are working together with our Equity, Diversity and Integration Consultant Tatiana Santos and EDI Project worker Emer Tyrrell to help to spread the word that Backstage is your theatre. We want everyone to feel welcome and want our audience to reflect our diverse community.

We welcome people of all ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, religions, ages and those with disabilities.
If there is anything you would like to see more of or to see included in our programme or indeed there is anyway you feel we can make our space more inviting please get in touch with us today

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Location

Backstage Theatre,
Farneyhoogan,
Longford,
Ireland
N39 FP46
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Opening Hours

Monday
10am - 5pm
Tuesday
10am - 5pm
Wednesday
10am - 5pm
Thursday
10am - 5pm
Friday
10am - 5pm

Supported by

Dept of Tourism Culture Arts Gaeltacht Sports Media
Registered Charity Number 20101800
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