Expanse
AccessibilityExpanse is a celebration of ALL bodies on stage.
Expanse 2025 will feature:
- Lobby ASL Interpretation
- Live Open Captions
- Relaxed Performances*
- Sensory Informed Performances: We will provide fidgets/ ear protection/ and various seating options to help folks succeed in a rock concert environment, but there will be no changes to the show itself.
- Described Audio*
- Pay-What-You-Can Ticket Structure
This year’s festival’s accessibility coordinator is Carly Neis, who is collaborating with independent consultants, interpreters and audio describers to provide diverse ways of engagement and entry points to the Expanse. This work is also based on many past years in collaboration with The Good Host Program. Any access inquiries and/or feedback can be sent to Carly@azimuththeatre.com
VEnue Accessibility
Venue Accessibility – WESTBURY THEATRE ATB ARTS BARNS
Information from Fringe Theatre’s Website Included Below
WHEELCHAIR INFO
All our theatres in the ATB Financial Arts Barns are wheelchair accessible. Patrons requiring a wheelchair stall must secure their ticket at the box office in person or by phone. General admission tickets purchased online do not guarantee wheelchair stall availability.
HEARING ASSISTANCE
Our main box office and all our theatres in the ATB Financial Arts Barns are equipped with hearing loops (T-Coil Loops) for patrons with hearing loss. These loops transmit directly to a hearing aid or cochlear implant electromagnetically, with no extra equipment. To use the system:
- Ask your hearing aid provider to activate your t-coil function.
- When you arrive at the theatre, switch your hearing aid to your t-coil function and adjust the volume as needed.
Those without hearing aids can also utilize a portable headset receiver. Units are available to rent for free from the box office, and are available on a first come, first serve basis.
DEDICATED ACCESSIBLE TRANSIT SERVICE (DATS)
The designated DATS drop-off is located on the east side of 103 Street, north of Whyte Avenue. More information is available here.
* Service availability will vary from performance to performance. We will have all accessible performances listed below in the coming days! We are so excited to share with you all!
WESTBURY THEATRE
Box office and theatre are located through the main entrance of the ATB Financial Arts Barns.
Area around ATB Financial Arts Barns is quite flat.
No stairs or ramps to get into the building or the theatre.
Doors into ATB Financial Arts Barns are a 34” width.
Entrance to Westbury Theatre is a 32” width.
Accessible seating is available on either side of the front row.
Gendered washrooms are available down the hall of the main lobby on the northeast side of the theatre.
Washrooms are accessible and have clearance for a 32”w x 32”h chair.
The theatre is air conditioned.
THE ATB FINANCIAL ARTS BARNS
The ATB Financial Arts Barns is wheelchair accessible for all public spaces. This includes the lobby, box office, gendered washrooms, rehearsal spaces, and theatres.