We collaborate with a number of venues, most of which have excellent accessibility, with a few exceptions. In addition to general accessibility in the physical spaces, we consider about half of this year’s performances to be particularly accessible, either through sign language interpretation/audio description or by integrating accessibility into the artistic processes:

an Accident / a Life (Bærum Kulturhus, 15th of October)

• Audio visual interpretation and english captioning

Cosmetic Demons (The norwegian National Opera, 11th & 12th of October)

Made In Self (MUNCH, 11th-13th of October)

• Sing language interpreter at the artist talk on October 12th
• Audio visual interpretation at the first performance on October 12th, at 18:00

Dancer scores in Oslo #2 (Voldsløkka stage, 13th of October)

Dancer (Black Box Theater, 17th & 18th of October)

• Sing language interpreter at the performance and the after talk on October 18th

Songs of Chaos (Dansens Hus, 17th-20th of October)

Dansens Hus

Access: Direct, step-free access through the main entrance.

Parking:

• Parking spots in Claude Monets allé (free after 17:oo) and at Sandvika Storsenter (free for two hours)
• HC-parking spots at Sandvika Storsenter and by Kommunegården (Town Hall Square)
• Right in front of Bærum Kulturhus, there is a designated area for drop-off and pick-up, but no parking
• For Sandvika Teater and Lille Scene, there is paid parking in Kinoveien until 17:00. There is one HC-parking in Kinoveien

Taxi: There are two taxi-stops in Sandvika:

• Claude Monets allé by the entrance to Sandvika Storsenter, 50 meters from Bærum Kulturhus
• By Sandvika Station, Otto Sverdrups Plass, 250 meters from Sandvika Theater

Tickets: All the auditoriums for the stages at Bærum Kulturhus are accessible for wheelchairs, with designated wheelchair seats (6 seats in the auditorium on the big stage). Accessible seats can be purchased directly from the ticket system. Ticket category = HC-plass (HC-seat).

Companion: Anyone with a companion certificate can obtain a free companion ticket from the ticket system. The companion certificate must be presented upon entry to the performance.

Induction loop: On all stages, except on the big stage, they offer induction loop from Phonak. Put your hearing aid in «T»-position.

Allergy: Everything that is sold in the café at Bærum Kulturhus is labeled with its contents.

Other: There will be audio visual interpretation and english captioning on the an Accident / a Life performance.

Other questions regarding accessibility: Do you have any other questions about accessibility, or are in need of help regarding assistance and/or accommodation? Contact Bærum Kulturhus via phone +47 815 11 777 (tuesday – friday between 11:00 – 16:00), or by e-mail: kulturhuset@baerum.kommune.no

Black Box teater

Access: Black Box can accommodate visits to the theatre with a wheelchair, and they have an installed wheelchair elevator in the foyer. Please contact them in advance via phone +47 23 40 77 70 (monday – friday between 10:00 – 15:00) if you are in need of extra assistance/help, accommodation or if you need to use the wheelchair elevator.

Companion: Anyone with a companion certificate for disabled people will get a free ticket for their companion.

Parking: There are multiple HC-parking spots in the streets around the theater, including Stockholmsgata, Dælenenggata and Malmøgata.

Guide dog: Guide dogs are allowed.

Other: There will be a sign language interpreter on the performance and the after talk for Dancer on the 18th of October.

The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet

Access: Direct, step-free access through the main entrance.

Tickets: The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet has a limited amount of wheelchair seats. The seats are only sold over the phone or in the ticket counter.

Parking: There are three HC-parking spots in Operagaten, about 150 meters from the marble bridge leading to the Opera.

Induction loop: The auditoriums has induction loops.

MUNCH

Access: MUNCH is accessible for visitors with movement disabilities, including those who need big electric wheelchairs, and is generally constructed according to current standards for universal design.

• Elevator floor dimensions: 152×135 cm
• Wheelchairs for loan. Contact hosts in the lobby upon arrival

Toilet: There are HC-toilets in the lobby on the ground floor, as well as the 3rd, 6th, 12th and 13th
floor.

Parking: There are 3 reserved HC-parking spots on the eastside of the Opera, by Oda Larssons bridge.

Guide dog: Guide dogs are welcome.

Other:

• There will be a designated area near the auditorium where guests can have a break during the performance if needed
• There will be a sign language interpreter on the artist talk for Made In Self on the 12th of October
• There will be audio visual interpretation on the Made In Self performance at 18:00 on the 12th of October

Sentralen

Access: Sentralen has an elevator with space for all kinds of wheelchairs.

Parking: There is no HC-parking in the immediate vicinity, but possibility for drop-off by car/taxi outside the venue.

Toilet: There are HC-toilets on multiple floors.

Induction loop: There is an induction loop in some auditoriums and conference rooms.

PRODA

Access: Unfortunately, there are stairs leading up to the studios, and access to the third floor is only possible via a private internal elevator. If you still wish to come, please get in touch and we will look into possible solutions: access@codadancefest.no / resepsjon@proda.no

Urtegata 11

Access: Urtegata is unfortunately not universally designed and therefore less accessible for people with movement disabilities.

Toilet: HC-toilet will be accessible if needed.

Other:

• The venue is usually not utilized for showcasing performance art
• The venue is not secure, and therefore unsuitable for small children (children must always be supervised by an adult)
• The venue can be cold – so dress warmly

Oslo Badstuforening (Oslo Sauna Association)

Access: The sauna is unfortunately not accommodated with ramps etc. for wheelchair users, and there is also no HC-toilet.

Other questions regarding accessibility: Please contact us if you have any further questions: access@codadancefest.no

Scenehuset

Access: Scenehuset is unfortunately not universally designed. There is no elevator.

Toilet: There are no HC-toilets.

Other: Our volunteers can help people get up to the venue if they (the people in need of assistance) are comfortable with that.

For questions, contact: access@codadancefest.no