The Lotus Eaters - Audience Information

 
 

We're so excited to welcome you into the Ballroom at Fenton Town Hall for the Lotus Eaters. Here are some things to note before you arrive. Please read all the information below and just get in touch if you have any questions. 

Please do not bring any large bags or bulky coats into the performance, there’s no cloak room and very little space for bags by your feet due to the layout of the show.

The venue is: Fenton Town Hall, Albert Square, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 3FA

Bar/Cafe

  • The cafe (ground floor) and bar (first floor) open 1 hour before the start of the show serving drinks and snacks only.

  • There is no drink/food allowed in the ballroom (except bottled water) so the cafe and bar will stop serving 10 mins before the show starts.

  • The cafe will be open after the show, please stay for a drink and a chat and to leave some feedback! 

Tickets

  • You don't need to bring/show a ticket, your name will be on a list. If you've bought tickets for other people please share this email with them and make sure they know what name their tickets are under.

  • You will have either sitting, standing or perching tickets and you will get a hand stamp on arrival to help ushers get you to the right place once inside the Ballroom.

In The Ballroom

  • You will enter the Ballroom at the show's start time.

  • When you enter the Ballroom there will be performers already in the room, music playing and theatrical lighting. Volunteer ushers will help you get to the right places.

  • The audience will be on three sides of the Ballroom and the performers mostly in the centre, if you need to leave at any point just alert an usher who will help you exit through the nearest door at a suitable moment.

  • If you think you are likely to need to leave at any point mid-show please let the front of house staff know and they can ensure you're sitting in the best place.

Show Content

  • Just a reminder that all content warnings can be found HERE

  • The performance lasts approx one hour and there is no interval

  • The show contains smoke/haze, bright flashing lights and loud music. Ear defenders are available! 

  • As all Restoke shows, The Lotus Eaters is quite emotional! You may want to bring tissues. 

Parking

  • Please lift-share or use public transport where possible

  • Limited free parking is available on Gimson Street and Baker Street plus a small car park on Baker Street which is free from 6pm and all day Sunday. 

  • Disabled parking bay is on Gimson Street.

Accessibility

  • There are steps leading up to the front entrance of Fenton Town Hall. The accessible entrance is on Gimson street. A parking attendant will be on hand to show you the way.

  • There are steps and an accessible lift up to the Ballroom and first floor bar. 

  • There is an accessible toilet on the ground and first floor of the Town Hall.

  • The Saturday 4pm show has BSL interpretation and audio description. Please make sure you have let us know if you'll be using these services and we can ensure you're sitting in the best spot.