Accessibility

Event: First Draft

General information

Travel instructions

The nearest stop is just around the corner on Courtenay Place. The theatre entrance is about 2-5 mins walk, depending on whetehr you get off the bus on the theatre side, or across the road from the theatre. There is no dedicated car parking at The Hannah. Nearby street parking is available with varying times and charges. All street parking is free from 8pm. You can find more detailed and accurate information from The Wellington City Council website https://wellington.govt.nz/parking-roads-and-transport/parking/city-street-parking/parking-hours-fees

Entry instructions

The Ground Floor foyer has step free access from Cambridge Terrace and houses the Box Office. The lift is to the right of the main doors as you enter, which is always open to Level 1 and is opened to Level 2 when the auditorium is open to the public. There is a small amount of seating available on the ground floor. Level 1 Level 1 is home to the Halfway Up Bar and bathrooms (multi-stall and accessible single stall). Please note, there is no hoist system in the toilets. The Halfway Up Bar seating has adjustable height bar stools. There is a nook to your left as you enter the bar area, which has a sofa and some low seating. Unless using the lift, there is a flight of 20 stairs between Ground Floor and Level 1. Both the stairs and Level 1 are carpeted. Level 2 Level 2 is the auditorium. Lift access from the ground floor, or from Level 1 to the auditorium is available once the auditorium is open to the public. There are 20 steps between Level 1 and Level 2, which are carpeted, as are the hallways. The auditorium flooring is a mix of wood and concrete. Balcony The balcony is a mezzanine level, only accessible via 20 stairs. The balcony flooring is wooden.

After entry instructions

Once you have picked up your tickets from the Box Office, you can make your way to Level 1 or Level 2. Level 1 Level 1 is home to the Halfway Up Bar and bathrooms (multi-stall and accessible single stall). Please note, there is no hoist system in the toilets. The Halfway Up Bar seating has adjustable height bar stools. There is a nook to your left as you enter the bar area, which has a sofa and some low seating. Unless using the lift, there is a flight of 20 stairs between Ground Floor and Level 1. Both the stairs and Level 1 are carpeted. Level 2 Level 2 is the auditorium. Lift access from the ground floor, or from Level 1 to the auditorium is available once the auditorium is open to the public. There are 20 steps between Level 1 and Level 2, which are carpeted, as are the hallways. The auditorium flooring is a mix of wood and concrete. Balcony The balcony is a mezzanine level, only accessible via 20 stairs. The balcony flooring is wooden.

Toilet location

The accessible toilet is on Level 1, which can be accessed via the Lift. Please note, there is no hoist system in the toilets.

Accessible parking

There is no dedicated car parking at The Hannah. Nearby street parking is available with varying times and charges. All street parking is free from 8pm. Car parking facilities are available on Barnett Street (uncovered) and in the Te Papa carpark (covered and uncovered) – please check each for information on charges and closing times.