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Theatre stage "Brechtbühne im Ofenhaus"

National Theatre Augsburg

Description

The national theatre Augsburg shows stage plays in the fields of music theatre, concert, drama and ballet as well as digital theatre. The repertoire is varied and admission begins 60 minutes before the start of the performance. Tickets are available in advance at the box office at the Tourist-Information Augsburg, online at the webshop of the theater and, if still available, at the box office at the venue.

The stage "Brechtbühne im Ofenhaus" can easily be reached by car, direction via public transport is also possible. On performance days a shuttle from the station Oberhausen to the stage is offered. Please find further information unter www.staatstheater-augsburg.de.

Information on accessibility

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All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with walking disabilities and for wheelchair users".  

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

  • There are nine parking spaces for people with disabilities.
  • All rooms and facilities that can be used by guests are accessible without steps/at ground level or via an elevator. The exception is a 3 cm high threshold between the parking garage and the entrance.
  • All doors/passages and paths that can be used by guests are at least 90 cm wide.
  • There are two designated seats for wheelchair users in the theater hall.
  • The lowest point of the box office counter is 105 cm high. 
  • The catering counter in the foyer is 91 cm high at its lowest point. 
  • The checkroom counter is 92 cm high at its lowest point. 
  • There is a public toilet for people with disabilities, which can be accessed from at least one side (at least 80 cm). There are folding grab rails on both sides. 
  • A cord is available as an alarm trigger.

All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified -  partially accessible for people with visual impairments and blind people".

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report. 

  • Assistance dogs are welcome. Please register in advance with the visitor service. 
  • The signage (for orientation) is designed in easily legible and high-contrast lettering.
  • There is a good contrast between the lettering and pictograms on the signage.
  • All areas are brightly lit and glare-free.
  • Control elements are tactile.
  • There are no visually high-contrast or tactile floor indicators. 
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically. The stopping position is announced by voice in the elevator.
  • Stairs have a handrail on both sides. The steps are not visually rich in contrast.
  • Audio descriptions for blind and visually impaired people are offered for some productions in the program. During the performance, the visual events on stage are spoken live and transmitted to an individual receiver. Beforehand, costumes, props and parts of the stage set can also be touched during an exclusive introduction. The relevant performances are announced online in the performance schedule and in the Leporello. 
  • People with hearing impairments can receive amplified sound from the stage in the Brechtbühne using the T-coil of their hearing aid. 

All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified -  partially  accessible for people with hearing impairment and deaf people".

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report. 

  • An audio induction system is available in the theater hall (Brechtbühne), but there is no audio induction system at the box office.
  • Information is provided in writing.
  • Wi-Fi is available.
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is only confirmed acoustically. Alternatively, stairs are available. 
  • There is no clearly visible alarm.
  • Selected productions are supported by professional sign language interpreters.
  • In addition, individual performances in martini Park are fully surtitled (including character assignment). The relevant performances will be announced online in our performance schedule and in the Leporello. 

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report. 

  • The name of the venue is clearly recognizable from the outside. 
  • The destinations of the routes are within sight or there are route signs at a constantly visible distance. 
  • Orientation information is available in photorealistic representations or in the form of pictograms.
  • Descriptions of the content of a selection of plays are available online in easy-to-read language. 
Certified in the period: August 2024 – July 2027

Address & contact

Spielstätte Brechtbühne im Ofenhaus

Am alten Gaswerk 8
86156 Augsburg
Phone number: +49 82 13 24 49 00
Website: www.staatstheater-augsburg.de

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