The Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre
Highlights
Overview
Regarded as the premier entertainment facility in the region, the Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre—better known as The Q—offers an outstanding program of professional and amateur productions, art exhibitions, and performances.
The Centre proudly features two performance spaces. The Q, a traditional proscenium arch theatre with seating for 343, has a light filled foyer, as well as a gallery space for exhibitions and smaller events. The B is flexible space that can be used for performances with a retractable raked seating bank seating 576, or in a flat floor setting for conferences and events. For smaller gatherings and cabaret performances, it has the more intimate and relaxed B Bar.
The prestigious facilities of The Q provide a range of unique spaces for performing and visual arts, social occasions, and corporate events. Our experienced staff are on hand to assist with all your requirements. Whether it's a touring or local production, an art exhibition, a large-scale gala opening night, a conference, or a corporate evening of entertainment, you'll find the ideal venue—and exceptional service—at The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre.
Accessibility
Access and Inclusion Statement
Allows a person's carer free entry into participating venues and events
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Have a doorbell or intercom at an accessible height and display a contact number (accessible height is 900mm-1100 mm)
Have a hearing loop
Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
Have a wheelchair/scooter charging station (power point) in an accessible location
Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
Have accessible seating areas in theatrette
Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high)
Have Exit signs which are visible at a ground level (high level signs are difficult to see in a fire)
Have grab rails in the bathroom
Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
Have step free access to the conference or function room
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Have TVs with captioning option
Have visual alerts for emergencies (Include flashing light)
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Provide information in large print
Provide seating in common areas including reception area
Train your staff in disability awareness
Use easy read fonts in your signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial)
Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)