Ljubljana Puppet Theatre

Object description

The ground floor of the building (Puppet Theatre) is poorly accessible for people with mobility impairments. The upper floors of the building (Šentjakob Theatre and Stage under the Stars) are partially accessible. Accessible parking spots are not provided in the immediate vicinity of the building, as parking is provided as part of city parking. The ticket office and shop are located to the right of the building, have a separate entrance and are also accessible for wheelchair users. The entrance to the ground floor spaces of the Puppet Theatre runs via a ramp with no landing. The Small Stage of the Puppet Theatre does not have designated spaces for wheelchair users, the hall only has immoveable seating. There is a long ramp in the hall for access to the seats. The Great Stage of the Puppet Theatre is not accessible to wheelchair users due to the stairs in the hall, nor does it have designated spaces for wheelchair users. The sanitary facilities in the basement are only accessible via stairs and are not accessible. The halls are not equipped with an induction loop. An exterior lift is used for access to the first and the second floor. The lift is installed along the buildings side façade (to the left of the entrance). The Šentjakob Stage hall on the first floor does not have spaces designated for wheelchair users. Wheelchair users can watch the performances in an area in front of the stage. This floor has accessible sanitary facilities. The hall is equipped with an induction loop. The “Stage under the Stars” hall on the second floor has level floors and moveable chairs. Accessible sanitary facilities are provided, but the stairs on the hallway only enable access through the hall. The hall is not equipped with an induction loop. The seating in the halls do not have contrasting visual markings (with the exception of the “Great Stage”); the stairs in the halls are not adequately designated and lit.

Adaptations

1. People with mobility impairments:
2. The main entrance to the building is accessible via a ramp with no landing (no bell at the entrance),
3. There is enough room to manoeuvre in the lobbies and the “Stage under the Stars” hall,
4. The building has an external lift for access to the first and second floors,
5. The building has accessible sanitary facilities (for the halls on the 1st and 2nd floor).
6. People with visual impairments:
7. The entrance to the Puppet Theatre (ground floor) is easily recognizable,
8. The lift buttons have raised tactile letters.
9. People with hearing impairments:
10. The “Šentjakob Stage” hall is equipped with an induction loop,
11. The spaces have adequate sound insulation.

Deficiencies

1. People with mobility impairments:
2. There are no accessible parking spots near the entrance, accessible parking spots are 120 m from the entrance (next to the market),
3. There is no path marked from the main entrance to the other main entrance providing a lift to the first and second floor,
4. The gradient of the steep ramp with no landing at the main entrance is not suitable and properly secured,
5. The changes of level when going into the basement space (sanitary facilities) are not adequately addressed, there is no lift,
6. The building does not have accessible sanitary facilities on the ground floor (they are in the basement, accessible via stairs)
7. The Great Stage of the Puppet Theatre Hall is not accessible for wheelchair users due to stairs,
8. There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users in the three halls.
9. People with visual impairments:
10. The signboard at the main entrance is unsuitable,
11. There are abrupt transitions from light to dark spaces in the building,
12. The signage and lettering in the building do not have contrasting visual markings and are not readable,
13. The edges of stairs to the basement and the halls do not have contrasting visual markings.
14. People with hearing impairments:
15. Some performances do not include subtitles,
16. The “Small and Great Hall and the Stage under the Stars” halls are not equipped with an induction loop.