The Other Space is a very different type of theatre. Quite in contrast to the grand, traditional Victorian main auditorium of Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre, the Other Space is a "black box" studio theatre which is contemporary, flexible and above all accessible. The venue is used by a wide variety of visitors including schools, youth groups and community groups as well as playing host to touring theatre companies.
A Flexible Retractable Seating Solution
Retractable seating was the obvious solution for this multipurpose space, and TX Telescopic Platform Seating proved ideal - with its fast turnaround time, it can be quickly and easily rolled back for impromptu sessions and rehearsals. Sports Seat 4 Bench seating was chosen to work in sympathy with the venue's 'studio theatre' feel and for its flexibility for audiences of all ages. To reflect the venue's spirit of accessibility, the T-Access system was included, which allows sections of the front row to be locked away to accommodate wheelchair users in line with DDA regulations.
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and rehearsals. Sports Seat 4 Bench seating was chosen to work in sympathy with the venue's 'studio theatre' feel and for its flexibility for audiences of all ages. To reflect the venue's spirit of accessibility, the T-Access system was included, which allows sections of the front row to be locked away to accommodate wheelchair users.
Corin Hayes, Reach Out Stage Manager for the theatre is pleased with the new flexibility the retractable system has provided.
"The seating supplied by Audience Systems has done everything we hoped it would. It operates easily and efficiently - allowing us to change the set up of the theatre with very little disruption - and is also very comfortable. We have also found Audience Systems' staff to be both helpful and knowledgeable."
