Barrier-free and barrier-reduced accessibility

The Academy Theater actively works to reduce barriers to access to a minimum. 
The Academy Theater is almost barrier-free for people with restricted mobility.
Participation is also enhanced for the hearing impaired with an audio induction loop.

  • The Theater im alten Malsaal (Theater in the Old Paintings Gallery) is equipped with an audio induction loop. The system guarantees good audio comprehension at every seat in the room.
  • The entire building (except the basement) is barrier-free or low-barrier.
  • From a separate entrance, wheelchair users follow a path without steps or ramps through the courtyard to the elevator.
  • The bells on the courtyard gate are placed at a height wheelchair users can reach, as is the control pad for the elevator.
  • There is a barrier-free toilet for people with physical disabilities on the fourth floor.
  • The Theater im alten Malsaal (Theater in the Old Paintings Gallery) has spaces for up to 8 wheelchairs.
  • The Studio Stage has spaces for up to 3 wheelchairs.
  • The Rehearsal Stage has spaces for up to 3 wheelchairs.
  • There is a small sill in the doorway between the Theater Bar and the terrace. Our staff will be glad to provide any assistance necessary.

 For your safety 

  • The building and the theater are fitted with the most up-to-date fire protection technology.
  • The Academy Theater has a sufficient number of evacuation chairs.
  • The Academy Theater has a defibrillator.
  • The house staff receive regular first aid training.
  • The house staff receive regular training in evacuation procedures.
  • The house staff receive regular training in firefighting.
  • The Academy Theater is equipped with a UV air filtration system.