2. RELAXED PERFORMANCES
Designed for people who prefer a more relaxed
environment, including people with an Autism
Spectrum Condition, Asperger Syndrome, sensory
and communication disorders, or a learning disability.
There is a relaxed attitude to noise and movement
and some small changes made to the light and
sound effects. Information on sound effects and a
social story will be made available to patrons.
Only available for select performances.
LARGE-PRINT CAST SHEET
Large-print, plain text copies of the cast
sheets for Merrigong Theatre Season
shows are available upon request
(with five days prior notice).
AUDIO DESCRIPTION
Select performances are audio described
for patrons with low or no vision. Actions,
expressions and gestures are described by
professional describers trained by Vision Australia.
Patrons who are blind or vision impaired will hear
the description through headsets. Please request
this service at the Box Office at the time of booking.
TACTILE TOURS
Before the commencement of audio described
performances, patrons have the opportunity to come
on stage and participate in a 30-minute tactile tour
of the set and costumes. Being among the scenery
establishes the scene for the participant and allows
for a deeper theatrical experience for patrons who
are vision impaired or blind. To access, contact Box
Office at the time of booking.
PARKING
On-street parking is available in the areas around
IPAC and Wollongong Town Hall. Pay and display
machines operate on a number of parking spaces
in the city centre.
There are limited parking spaces for holders of a
disability badge, 1/4 hour parking and drop-off zones
on Burelli Street. Street parking is free on Saturday,
Sunday and public holidays but time restrictions
may apply. Please allow sufficient time for parking.
OUR COMMITMENT
Merrigong Theatre Company is committed to
achieving equal access to great theatre for all
of our patrons. We have a range of services and
facilities available at the Illawarra Performing
Arts Centre (IPAC) and Wollongong Town Hall
to make your time at our venues an enjoyable
experience.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS &
MOBILITY ASSISTANCE
A number of seats and positions in each
theatre are held for patrons in wheelchairs
or with mobility concerns. To book, please
advise Box Office at the time of booking.
COMPANION CARD
Companion Card holders are
entitled to tickets at our
concession rate, and carers’
entrance is free. Tickets are only
available in person at the Box Office
or over the phone.
HEARING ASSISTANCE
The IMB Theatre at IPAC has a hearing
augmentation system and receivers can
be obtained free of charge from the Box
Office prior to the performance.
The Bruce Gordon Theatre at IPAC and
the Main Auditorium at Wollongong Town
Hall both have an induction hearing loop
compatible with T-switch hearing aids.
LIVE CAPTIONING
Select performances are captioned for
patrons who are deaf or hearing impaired.
Captions are displayed on screens at the
side of the stage. Check the seat map or
contact Box Office when booking to ensure
you are in the best position to make use of
this service.
