Ascension
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Overview
By SITIO Compagnie (of France)
Fresh from the World Puppet Festival and a UK premiere, Ascension is a visceral and cerebral spectacle for adults and teens. A man lives in a business district at the foot of the highest tower. He used to work on the 88th floor. The highest one. He was one of these men dressed in a black suit, who walked quickly to save time, save money, and increase value…but no more. He now longs to redeem himself, both professionally and personally; and regain his social status and the love of his former colleague Barbara. Till then, he is enjoying the sincere friendship of his friend Horace. He is an elephant who protects him and holds him tight with his trunk. Although Horace is imaginary, he is also quite real. Will Horace help the Man to get back to the 88th floor? And to undertake his social and spiritual quest of ascension?
This event is part of the 5th edition of Newcastle Puppetry Festival, which will take place 30th March – 7th April 2024. To find out more about the wider programme (including free events) taking place around the city, visit www.newcastlepuppetryfestival.co.uk
Newcastle Puppetry Festival has been made possible through funding from Arts Council England, North of Tyne Combined Authority, Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland, Heritage Lottery, National Lottery Community Fund, Postcode Lottery, Barbour Trust and the Malings Community Fund.
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Age Guidance
For ages 12+
There are two entrances to the theatre, Kings Road Entrance (this is the taxi drop-off/collection point) and the Main Entrance.
Both level entrances have automated doors. These lead into the foyer area where you will find the Restaurant, Bar, Box Office and entrances to Stages 1, 2 and 3.
STEP FREE ACCESS
Northern Stage is fully accessible. The theatre has three lifts providing access to all parts of the building, including the accessible toilets, baby changing facilities, stages 2 & 3 and the backstage area. Buggy parking is available
WHEELCHAIR SPACES
There are five wheelchair positions in Stage 1, two positions in Stage 2 and all seats are removeable in Stage 3.
TOILETS
We have a Changing Places toilet in the Stage 1 lobby and accessible toilets in Stage 3 and Stage 2 lower entrance lobby. Gender neutral toilets are situated in the Stage 2 lower entrance lobby.
HEARING ENHANCEMENT
Induction loop system in all public spaces, and an infra-red system in all three stages. (In Stage 1 the induction loop is best covered in rows E – L).
ASSISTANCE
One free ticket for the assistant of a disabled person who is not able to attend unaccompanied.
BOOKING COMPANION SEATING
To book a free ticket for a wheelchair companion or an assistant, contact our Box Office on 0191 230 5151, via email at boxoffice@northernstage.co.uk or by visiting our Box Office in person.
GUIDE DOGS
Guide, hearing and all working dogs are welcome here.
SEAT ACCESSIBILITY
Stage 1: Seats are 43 cm wide, 41cm deep, with 46cm between arm rests. The aisleway is 51cm deep from the seat back. Arm rests cannot be removed.
Stage 2: Seats are 40cm wide, 41cm deep. The aisleway is 64cm deep from the seat back. There are no arm rests.
Our seats are rated to British Standards at installation and are guaranteed to hold up to 110kg.
More Information
To discuss any access needs, take a look at our access page or please call our Box Office on 0191 230 5151.