An immersive circus performance, Momentum invites the audience to take a journey, experiencing moments of connectedness, change and possibility.
This bold work is performed by the Women’s Circus Inclusive Ensemble – a team with diverse identities, perspectives and experiences who come from practices spanning circus, dance and theatre.
Momentum is an immersive audience experience – the audience will move about the space. The show has been designed with accessibility at the forefront, so while Momentum offers a unique audience experience it is a show that welcomes everyone.
Accessibility
Event Access
Momentum is an immersive audience experience – the audience will move
about the space. The show has been designed with accessibility at the
forefront, so while Momentum offers a unique audience experience it is a
show that welcomes everyone. There will be some seating provided. Access
notes and a visual guide will be provided to all ticket holders prior to the
season.
- Auslan Interpreted. All shows will be Auslan Interpreted.
- Assisted Listening. There is a hearing loop available for those who are
Deaf or hard of hearing. Please let us know when booking your ticket if
you require this service.
- Vibration Vest. There will be vibration vests available for those who are
Deaf or hard of hearing. Please let us know when booking your ticket if
you require this service.
- Captioned Performance. All shows will be captioned with English,
Vietnamese and Filipino.
- Relaxed Performance. Sunday 19th November is a relaxed performance.
This performance is open to everyone but has been specifically designed
to create a safe and welcoming environment for people who would
benefit from a more relaxed environment – this could include people
with autism, sensory sensitivities and/or learning disabilities, as well as
those living with anxiety or who have experienced trauma.
- Language No Barrier. Audiences can understand and engage with the
show without a comprehensive understanding of the English language.
- Quiet Space Available. A quiet space is a designated space that people
can retreat to if they feel overwhelmed and overloaded by the sensory
input from the immediate environment.
- Companion Card and Carer Card. If you have a Companion Card, you
qualify for a second ticket (free!) to bring along a companion.
Companion card tickets are booked by calling Bowery Box Office on (03)
9249 4600 or emailing bowery@brimbank.vic.gov.au If you have a Carer
Card, you qualify for a concession-priced ticket.
Further venue Access: https://creativebrimbank.com.au/access
Venue Access Video: https://youtu.be/JDRg9PFlaaw
Venue Access
St Albans Community Centre (STACC) and the Bowery Theatre has facilities to enable access for everyone in the community. Some of these features include a drop off zone directly out the front, wide doors throughout, removable theatre seats and hearing assistance in most areas. Handrails and grip strips are located on the stairs as well as floor tactile nodules. All accessible signage throughout the centre includes braille.
Public Transport:
STACC and the Bowery Theatre is a short walking distance from St Albans train station.
Car:
There are 35 parking bays located directly outside STACC, including 2 accessible parking bays. There is a parking limit of 3 hours. Additionally parking is available in surrounding streets. Please observe all parking signage.
Bus:
Bus routes 408 and 418 pass along Main Road East and Errington Reserve.
Wheelchair Access:
STACC is fully wheelchair accessible, with a lift servicing the ground and first floor.
Wheelchair spaces, or the option to transfer to a seat, is available at all events in the Bowery Theatre, subject to bookings. Please contact us on 03 9249 4600 for more information or to book.
Accessible Toilets:
On the ground floor, there are 3 gender neutral accessible toilets located in the foyer. Gendered toilets are also located in the foyer on the ground floor, with an accessible stall in each.
On the first floor, there is 1 gender neutral accessible toilet located at the far end of the centre. Gendered toilets are located at the far end of the centre, with an accessible stall in each.
Assistive Hearing:
Assistive hearing is available at STACC and the Bowery Theatre.
On the ground floor there is T-Switch hearing loops at reception, in Flexible Spaces 1, 2 and 3 and Meeting Room 1.
On the first floor there is T-Switch hearing loops in the IT Training Room, Meeting Room 2 and the Dance Studio.
The Bowery Theatre has a T-Switch hearing loop and FM hearing packs are also available from the venue staff for selected performances. Please contact us on 03 9249 4600 prior to booking.
Changing Places:
A baby change table is located in the gender neutral accessible bathroom, located on the ground floor next to the lift.
A changing place is located on the exterior of the building fitted with a full-size table and hoist system, toilet and basin. Users must use their Master Locksmith Access Key (MLAK) to use this toilet.
Assistance Animals:
Assistance animals are permitted into STACC and the Bowery Theatre.
Companion Cards:
Companion Card Holders are eligible for a complimentary companion ticket to selected programs and performances.
Further venue Access: https://creativebrimbank.com.au/access
Venue Access Video: https://youtu.be/JDRg9PFlaaw
Event type
feature Deaf and/or disabled artists
For bookings and information on specific access and transport.
Bowery Theatre and St Albans Community Centre (STACC)
Phone0392494600
EmailSTACC@brimbank.vic.gov.au
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