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SUMMARY:Bleak Expectations
DESCRIPTION:7.30pm\, 2.30pm Saturday matinee \nHalifax Thespians present BLEAK EXPECTATIONS\, based on the acclaimed BBC Radio 4 comedy by Mark Evans. \nThe story Charles Dickens might have written after drinking too much gin… \nFollow half-orphan Pip’s extraordinary exploits with sisters Pippa and Poppy and best friend Harry Biscuit\, as they attempt to escape the calculating clutches of the dastardly Mr Gently Benevolent\, defeat the hideous Hardthrasher siblings\, and deflect disaster at every turn! Will evil be vanquished by virtue? Can love triumph over hate? \nAt the Halifax Playhouse from Tuesday 26 to Saturday 30 August – evenings at 7:30pm and 2:30pm Saturday matinee. \n  \nACCESSIBILITY  INFORMATION\nOur theatre\, the Halifax Playhouse\, has a fully accessible main entrance. It is stair free and ramped. This is on Hanover Street. \nThe council on street parking\, and the council car park to the rear of the building is free of charge for blue badge holders\, but there are no specifically designated disabled spaces. \nOur auditorium access from the foyer is stair free and wheelchair accessible. \nWe do not have an accessible bar\, or cafe bar\, but our kiosk does have bottled water and snacks available for most auditorium shows. \nWe have a number of wheelchair spaces at the rear of the auditorium\, and we can make more available\, with notice\, if required\, please contact stage@halifaxplayhouse.org.uk if you require more than 2 wheelchair spaces for a performance. \nWe also have allocation for companion seats\, next to our wheelchair spaces. Companion seats are complimentary\, for all Halifax Thespian shows\, for external let’s\, please contact our box office to confirm details for specific shows: boxoffice@halifaxplayhouse.org.uk. \nWe have an accessible WC\, in our foyer. This is unisex. We support invisible disabilities (a physical\, mental\, or neurological condition that is not visible from the outside yet can limit or challenge a person’s movements\, senses\, or activities) and with relevant documentation\, complimentary companion tickets are available\, if required. \nWe now have an infra-red hearing loop in our theatre\, if you require use of it\, please speak to our Front of House team\, who will be happy to help you. \nAssistance dogs are welcome. \nIf you have any queries about access\, please contact: Health and Safety officer: Socialmedia@halifaxplayhouse.org.uk Stage Director: Stage@halifaxplayhouse.org.uk Box Office: Boxoffice@halifaxplayhouse.org.uk Updated June 2023
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LOCATION:Halifax Playhouse
CATEGORIES:Accessible,Culture & Heritage,Theatres & Entertainment
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