Access
Accessibility at Seymour Centre
BOOKINGS
Call the Box Office from 9am to 2pm, Monday to Friday, on 02 7255 1561. Our team will help secure the best seats for you.
PARKING
The closest accessible parking is the Shepherd St multi-storey carpark located on the corner of Cleveland St and Shepherd St. The closest parking spot is by the entry to the carpark.
Shepard Street carpark has elevators available on all levels. We recommend finding a parking spot and using the elevator (if needed) to exit the carpark on Level 3. From this exit there is a level pathway and a ramp to the Seymour Centre Lower Foyer. The distance from the Level 3 exit to the Seymour Centre Lower Foyer is approximately 70 meters.
Parking costs $4 per hour, up to a maximum charge of $24 for 24 hours, seven days a week. Shepherd St parking is pre-paid and the easiest way to manage your parking is through the Cello Park App.
Important notice: The Shepherd St car park is managed by the University of Sydney and can often be full during university semester times. Please call 02 9351 3336 or email the University Traffic and Parking Office for any additional information.
Maze Cresent also has accessible parking spaces, if a disability sticker is displayed parking is free. These spaces are approximately 100 meters from the Seymour Centre main foyer.
ACCESS PARKING
There are three accessibility parking spaces close to Seymour on Maze Crescent, if a disability sticker is displayed parking is free. These spaces are approximately 100 meters from the Seymour Centre main foyer.
For peace of mind, we recommend organising to be dropped off as these parking spaces are available on a first-come-first-served basis. If you would like to discuss your accessibility needs, please contact our Box Office and one of our friendly staff can assist you.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS
There is lift access to all levels of the centre and wheelchair seating is available in all venues. Patrons can stay in their wheelchair or transfer from their chair to a seat and we can reserve an adjacent seat for companions. If you require wheelchair seating, please advise the Box Office when booking.
ACCESSIBLE TOILETS
Fully accessible toilets are located on Level 1.
HEARING LOOPS
Hearing loops are available in the Everest and York theatres for specific shows, amplifying sound in the theatre. The hearing loops are an Infra Red Assistive Listening Device and can be used with telecoil devices (T switch) or over-ear headphones (provided by Seymour). Please note, our hearing loops are not connected via Bluetooth.
Please inform the Box Office prior to attending.
COMPANION CARDS
The Seymour is a Companion Card affiliate. We provide cardholders with a second ticket for their chosen companion at no cost. Cardholders must present their card when booking and attending an event.
Pictured: Construction of the York Theatre, 1974
ACCESS
Seymour Centre’s elevator is accessible from both the Lower Foyer and the Main Foyer (including the Box Office). This elevator can take you directly to the Everest Theatre foyer.
Alternatively, there are two staircases with handrails leading up to the Everest Theatre. Both the side and middle staircase have 26 steps to reach the Upstairs Foyer and Bar.
BATHROOM
The nearest bathroom to the Everest Theatre is downstairs behind the Box Office. Patrons will need to use the stairs or elevator to access these facilities.
LEVEL ACCESS
All patrons enter via the back of the theatre and use the stairs to walk down to their seats. Patrons with level access requirements may use a private corridor with the assistance of a Seymour Staff member. If you have level access requirements please notify Box Office staff before your arrival.
ENTRY AND EXIT POINTS
The primary entry and exit point is at the back of the theatre. Level access is closed during the performance except in case of emergencies.
RAKED SEATING
Seating in the Everest Theatre rakes from row F onwards, meaning row F is the first elevated row.
SEAT WIDTH
430mm wide.
REMOVABLE SEATING
There are access seats that can be removed to enable ease for wheelchair patrons. If you require removable seats please notify Box Office staff on 02 7255 1561.
ACCESS
Seymour Centre’s elevator is accessible from both the Lower Foyer and the Main Foyer (including the Box Office). This elevator can take you directly to the York Theatre foyer.
Alternatively, there are two staircases with handrails leading up to the York Theatre. Both the side and centre staircases have 26 steps to reach the Upstairs Foyer and Bar. There are an additional 4 stairs to the York Theatre from the Upstairs Foyer.
BATHROOM
The nearest bathroom to the York Theatre is downstairs behind the Box Office. Patrons will need to use the stairs or elevator to access these facilities.
LEVEL ACCESS
The only level access seating in the York Theatre is Row M.
ENTRY AND EXIT
At the back of the theatre behind Row M.
SEAT WIDTH
430mm wide.
REMOVABLE SEATS
There are access seats that can be removed to enable ease for wheelchair patrons. If you require removable seats please notify Box Office staff on 02 7255 1561.
ACCESS
Seymour Centre’s elevator is accessible from both the Lower Foyer and the Main Foyer (which includes our bar and Box Office). This elevator can take you downstairs to the lower foyer and then a disability lift to the Reginald Foyer
Alternatively, there is a staircase with a handrail leading down to the Reginald Theatre. This staircase has 15 stairs then a landing and then an additional 7 steps.
BATHROOM
The nearest bathroom to the Reginald Theatre is upstairs behind the Box Office. Patrons will need to use the stairs or elevator to access these facilities.
LEVEL ACCESS
Level access entry is in Row A.
ENTRY AND EXIT
At the front of the theatre near Row A.
SEAT WIDTH
450mm wide.
REMOVABLE SEATS
There are access seats that can be removed to enable ease for wheelchair patrons. If you require removable seats please notify Box Office staff on 02 7255 1561.
If you have any questions about access, please call the Box Office on 02 7255 1561 or click the button below.
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Seymour Centre’s elevator is accessible from both the Lower Foyer and the Main Foyer (including the Box Office). This elevator can take you directly to the Everest Theatre foyer.
Alternatively, there are two staircases with handrails leading up to the Everest Theatre. Both the side and middle staircase have 26 steps to reach the Upstairs Foyer and Bar.
BATHROOM
The nearest bathroom to the Everest Theatre is downstairs behind the Box Office. Patrons will need to use the stairs or elevator to access these facilities.
LEVEL ACCESS
All patrons enter via the back of the theatre and use the stairs to walk down to their seats. Patrons with level access requirements may use a private corridor with the assistance of a Seymour Staff member. If you have level access requirements please notify Box Office staff before your arrival.
ENTRY AND EXIT POINTS
The primary entry and exit point is at the back of the theatre. Level access is closed during the performance except in case of emergencies.
RAKED SEATING
Seating in the Everest Theatre rakes from row F onwards, meaning row F is the first elevated row.
SEAT WIDTH
430mm wide.
REMOVABLE SEATING
There are access seats that can be removed to enable ease for wheelchair patrons. If you require removable seats please notify Box Office staff on 02 7255 1561.
ACCESS
Seymour Centre’s elevator is accessible from both the Lower Foyer and the Main Foyer (including the Box Office). This elevator can take you directly to the York Theatre foyer.
Alternatively, there are two staircases with handrails leading up to the York Theatre. Both the side and centre staircases have 26 steps to reach the Upstairs Foyer and Bar. There are an additional 4 stairs to the York Theatre from the Upstairs Foyer.
BATHROOM
The nearest bathroom to the York Theatre is downstairs behind the Box Office. Patrons will need to use the stairs or elevator to access these facilities.
LEVEL ACCESS
The only level access seating in the York Theatre is Row M.
ENTRY AND EXIT
At the back of the theatre behind Row M.
SEAT WIDTH
430mm wide.
REMOVABLE SEATS
There are access seats that can be removed to enable ease for wheelchair patrons. If you require removable seats please notify Box Office staff on 02 7255 1561.
ACCESS
Seymour Centre’s elevator is accessible from both the Lower Foyer and the Main Foyer (which includes our bar and Box Office). This elevator can take you downstairs to the lower foyer and then a disability lift to the Reginald Foyer
Alternatively, there is a staircase with a handrail leading down to the Reginald Theatre. This staircase has 15 stairs then a landing and then an additional 7 steps.
BATHROOM
The nearest bathroom to the Reginald Theatre is upstairs behind the Box Office. Patrons will need to use the stairs or elevator to access these facilities.
LEVEL ACCESS
Level access entry is in Row A.
ENTRY AND EXIT
At the front of the theatre near Row A.
SEAT WIDTH
450mm wide.
REMOVABLE SEATS
There are access seats that can be removed to enable ease for wheelchair patrons. If you require removable seats please notify Box Office staff on 02 7255 1561.
BOOKINGS
Call the Box Office from 9am to 2pm, Monday to Friday, on 02 7255 1561. Our team will help secure the best seats for you.
PARKING
The closest accessible parking is the Shepherd St multi-storey carpark located on the corner of Cleveland St and Shepherd St. The closest parking spot is by the entry to the carpark.
Shepard Street carpark has elevators available on all levels. We recommend finding a parking spot and using the elevator (if needed) to exit the carpark on Level 3. From this exit there is a level pathway and a ramp to the Seymour Centre Lower Foyer. The distance from the Level 3 exit to the Seymour Centre Lower Foyer is approximately 70 meters.
Parking costs $4 per hour, up to a maximum charge of $24 for 24 hours, seven days a week. Shepherd St parking is pre-paid and the easiest way to manage your parking is through the Cello Park App.
Important notice: The Shepherd St car park is managed by the University of Sydney and can often be full during university semester times. Please call 02 9351 3336 or email the University Traffic and Parking Office for any additional information.
Maze Cresent also has accessible parking spaces, if a disability sticker is displayed parking is free. These spaces are approximately 100 meters from the Seymour Centre main foyer.
ACCESS PARKING
There are three accessibility parking spaces close to Seymour on Maze Crescent, if a disability sticker is displayed parking is free. These spaces are approximately 100 meters from the Seymour Centre main foyer.
For peace of mind, we recommend organising to be dropped off as these parking spaces are available on a first-come-first-served basis. If you would like to discuss your accessibility needs, please contact our Box Office and one of our friendly staff can assist you.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS
There is lift access to all levels of the centre and wheelchair seating is available in all venues. Patrons can stay in their wheelchair or transfer from their chair to a seat and we can reserve an adjacent seat for companions. If you require wheelchair seating, please advise the Box Office when booking.
ACCESSIBLE TOILETS
Fully accessible toilets are located on Level 1.
HEARING LOOPS
Hearing loops are available in the Everest and York theatres for specific shows, amplifying sound in the theatre. The hearing loops are an Infra Red Assistive Listening Device and can be used with telecoil devices (T switch) or over-ear headphones (provided by Seymour). Please note, our hearing loops are not connected via Bluetooth.
Please inform the Box Office prior to attending.
COMPANION CARDS
The Seymour is a Companion Card affiliate. We provide cardholders with a second ticket for their chosen companion at no cost. Cardholders must present their card when booking and attending an event.
Pictured: Construction of the York Theatre, 1974
If you have any questions about access, please call the Box Office on 02 7255 1561 or click the button below.
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