Bonington Theatre
Overview
The Bonington Theatre within Arnold Leisure Centre is unique in England, being the only purpose built combination of a theatre and swimming pool (there are just two others in Northern Ireland). Part of a modern complex of buildings including the local leisure centre and library, the theatre is a flat floor space situated on the first floor, with raked seating (178 seats) and an adjacent, well-appointed bar with soft furnishings and a baby grand piano. The Bonington Theatre is one of the best-equipped theatres for its size in Nottinghamshire. It is well liked by both visiting performers and local community groups and attracts audiences from all over north Nottinghamshire. The theatre presents wide-ranging, mixed programme of amateur and professional performances including jazz, folk and popular music gigs, drama and dance and more traditional community-produced drama. The theatre is home to Bonington Players, Prospect Players, Nottingham Organ Society, Flying High Youth Theatre and Jazz House. Cinema has made up an increasing amount of our programme over the last few years, with all the latest blockbusters, Oscar winners and art-house favourites being shown! The theatre has good physical access, ample car parking and a modern box office computer system with online booking. Please note there is a £1 non-refundable transaction charge for all online bookings. The Bonington Theatre is owned and managed by Gedling Borough Council.
Contact details
High Street Arnold Nottingham Nottinghamshire East Midlands NG5 7EE United Kingdom
https://www.boningtontheatre.co.uk/
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Access guidance
- Visitors with difficulty standing and queuing for any amount of time can let a staff member know and they will make sure to find you seating, a quiet space to wait or help you jump any queues
- Fully accessible designated parking bays are available at the entrance to the centre. There is level access across the site with Lift access to the upper floor where the theatre is situated. Wheelchair accessible bays are available for pre-booking for all shows and Evac Chairs are located at all emergency exits
- There are accessible parking bays a short distance from the entrance of the centre. Travel distances within the centre are quite short and should you have any difficulty please speak to member of staff
- There are accessible toilet facilities in the venue which can be used by all disabled visitors. This is found on the ground floor which is accessible by lift. If you have urgent need for use of a toilet and are having difficulty with waiting during busy periods a member of staff will provide you with support to access the closest usable facility
- Assistance dogs are welcome on site in all areas of the centre. Fresh drinking water can be available and staff are able to find a quiet space for assistance dogs as well as spending areas.
- Customers requiring additional support from another person in order to be able to attend our Leisure Centres are welcome to bring an Essential Companion who will be entitled to free admission. Customers may be asked to provide supporting information confirming the need for such support.
- Written documents and information are available in alternative formats on request. Staff are always available and willing to provide additional support with accessing any form of visual information
- Loop systems are available on site and staff are always willing and available to provide additional support where required.