Accessibility
LIVE VENUES
Details of the 2025 Showcase venues can be found below, if you need any more information please reach out to us at hello@widedays.com.
La Belle Angele - https://la-belleangele.com/contact/
La Belle Angele access information (Thursday 1 May New From Scotland Showcase Venue)
Entering the building:
La Belle is situated on Hastie's Close and is only accessible via staircases from Guthrie Street or The Cowgate. There is a hand rail on the right-hand side (if coming from Guthrie Street) the length of the staircase. The main entrance door is fastened open during standard opening hours.
Main Performance Space:
Accessed from the foyer, the top bar and accessible viewing area is on same level however there is a small flight of stairs down to the main dance floor space. The main box office for La Belle Angele is in the foyer at the front door and there is an accessible toilet located in the top bar as you enter from the foyer. The Foyer, accessible viewing area and accessible toilet are all on one level.
Sneaky Pete’s - https://www.sneakypetes.co.uk/about/
Sneaky Pete’s access information (Friday 2 May New From Scotland Showcase Venue)
There is one step up at the front door, for which a ramp can be provided by the venue. Thereafter the venue is on one level all the way to the stage.
The venue is small and gets crowded. There are no specific viewing platforms or areas. A seat can be provided upon request, and accessible customers are asked to arrive early to ensure that a seat can be located close to the stage so your view isn’t impaired.
There are no widened accessible toilets, however the nearest accessible toilet is at The Three Sisters, 50 yards further down Cowgate, and they are happy to accommodate Sneaky Pete’s patrons.
Summerhall - https://www.summerhallarts.co.uk/accessibility/
Summerhall and Anatomy Lecture Theatre access information (Gurry Wurry Pop-up Performance Venue)
Entering the building:
The main entrance to Summerhall has 9 stone steps with no railing. Step-free access is via the side entrance on Summerhall Square.
As you enter through the side entrance, The Royal Dick bar is situated to your right (with a ramp at the rear of the bar). There is a ramp directly ahead of you across the courtyard – this leads to the Main Building, including the Box Office, exhibitions and Café.
Ground Floor Venues and Galleries:
Anatomy Lecture Theatre (wheelchair position on stage, dependent on event. No seating position available on-stage for personal assistant. 4-10 steps to seating. Hearing loop installed)
COMPANION PASSES
If a delegate is unable to attend the showcases without the support of a companion, then we will be able to provide an additional ticket. If you would like to make use of this please send an email to hello@widedays.com.
BSL INTERPRETER
If you require a BSL interpreter, please let us know and we will try to arrange this. Email hello@widedays.com and include BSL Interpreter in the subject.
GET IN TOUCH
If you require any additional support please email hello@widedays.com in advance and we will do our best to accommodate you.