2 September 2010
Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Getting there:
If you are driving to the venue the Arts Centre car park is a short walk from the Bowl with entry from the rear off Sturt or Kavanagh Streets. Otherwise it is a short walk from Flinders Street Station or a tram ride up St Kilda Road.
2 September 2010
Fortyfivedownstairs
fortyfivedownstairs has disabled access to the theatre only. The back of our building is at Flinders Street level, however the gallery has a set of stairs coming from both directions.
If you wish to attend a play or event in the fortyfivedownstairs theatre and require ground level access please don’t hesitate to contact us. Access is from Spark Lane, which is a small lane running off Flinders Street, between Spring and Exhibition. We need to know 24 hours before the event in question, or by 5pm on Friday if it is a weekend event. We will then provide you with detailed instructions including the stage or venue manager’s phone number.
Please don’t hesitate to email us on info (at) fortyfivedownstairs (dot) com or to call us on (03) 9662 9966 to arrange disabled access.
2 September 2010
Forum Theatre
LOCATION & TRANSPORT
154 Flinders st (Corner Russell & Flinders Streets) Melbourne, 3000
(03) 9299 9800
Melways: Map 1A K11
Trains:
The venue is accessible by any train via Flinders Street Station.
Trams:
1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 16, 64, 67, 72 (via Swanston Street)
70, 75, City Circle Tram (via Flinders Street)
Buses:
235, 236, 237, 250, 251 (via Flinders Street)
350 (via Russell Street)
Taxis:
Closest Taxi Rank situated on Swanston Street
PARKING INFORMATION
Secure Parking
Flinders Gate, 172 Flinders Street (Alternate access via 195 Flinders Lane)
Open 24 hours
Disabled Bays and Wheelchair Access available
ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION
The Flinders Street entrance has one small step up to a line of double doors. A ramp is positioned here during performances. The entrance opens on to the foyer. The Box Office is situated to the right of the entrance doors. Two large railed staircases line the walls and lead to an upstairs foyer containing a bar and refreshment area.
Forum I: MAIN AUDITORIUM
Enquiries regarding wheelchair access should be directed to the Princess Theatre Box Office (03) 9299 9800.
Forum II: Upstairs Auditorium
Alternative access is via the side entrance in Russell Street. Again, there is a large staircase. The Auditorium is quite steeply raked and has no handrails.
TOILETS
General
Toilets are situated at the rear of the Forum I, near the Russell Street exit, and also in the upstairs foyer next to the bar.
Accessible
A unisex accessible toilet is situated at the rear of Forum I, near the Russell Street exit.
FACILITIES FOR PEOPLE IN WHEELCHAIRS
It is advisable to book wheelchair seating direct with the Princess Theatre Box Office (03) 9299 9800
FACILITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH SIGHT IMPAIRMENTS
Seats close to the stage can be requested when booking tickets for either the Forum I or Forum II.
2 September 2010
Melbourne International Arts Festival
The 2010 Melbourne International Arts Festival will take place between 8 – 23 October.
For a full listing of FREE EVENTS, please see www.melbournefestival.com.au/program/free_events
Questions? Comments?
Drop a line to Melbourne International Arts Festival at contact.us@melbournefestival.com.au
Melbourne International Arts Festival
PO Box 10 Flinders Lane
Melbourne, Victoria 8009
Tel: +61 3 9662 4242
Fax: +61 3 9663 4141
www.melbournefestival.com.au
02-08-2010 - 15-11-2010
Future Shots – Sustainability Filmmaking Challenge for Young Victorians
Are you aged 5 to 25 and want to win some great cash and prizes? Then the Future Shots Sustainability Film Challenge is for you! Future Shots invites all Victorians aged 25 and under to create a short film of under three minutes addressing the theme of sustainability. Entries close 15 November.
15-07-2010 - 16-09-2010
Club Wild Weekly Hip Hop Workshops
Learn to rap, make beats, breakdance and perform with Australia’s top Hip Hop artists!
05-06-2010 - 23-10-2010
Wyndham Art Workshops
Are you aged between 15 and 25, have a disability, and live at home in Wyndham? Then we want you to come along to fortnightly art workshops run by fantastic Arts Access Victoria artists Colleen Burke and Frank Minniti.
