Inklusion und Zugang

Inclusion and access

Accessibility is a priority for us at Theater Oberhausen. We are constantly working to fully exploit the existing structural and organisational possibilities and improve accessibility for all. Inclusive offerings on our event list can be found under Theater Extra.

ACCESSIBLE SEATING IN ALL THREE PERFORMANCE SPACES

Theater Oberhausen’s performance spaces – the Grosses Haus, bar and Studio – are accessible to all to ensure an inclusive experience for everyone who visits our theatre. However, the educational theatre workshop spaces, principally the orchestra rehearsal room and the ballet hall (Ballettsaal), are not universally accessible. Please indicate whether you need accessible access when registering for an educational theatre offering, drama or dance club or workshop. We will then organise that offering in an accessible space.

ACCESSIBILITY

There is universal accessibility to the Grosses Haus box office foyer and directly to the foyer area of the bar and Grosses Haus via Ebertstrasse. The Studio performance space is accessible from Will-Quadflieg-Platz via the theatre inner courtyard by means of an exterior lift.

ACCESSIBLE TOILETS and BABY CHANGING FACILITY

At Theater Oberhausen, we have an accessible toilet on the ground floor, directly beside the Grosses Haus foyer and the bar at the end of the cloakroom as well as another with direct access to the Studio. There is also a large baby changing facility there for families with young children.

WHEELCHAIR SEATING

We have wheelchair and companion seating in our three performance spaces in Will-Quadflieg-Platz. These can be reserved via our box office. In the Grosses Haus, there are ramps leading to the stalls in the auditorium. Our cloakroom personnel and our staff on the doors are happy to provide assistance at any time if needed.

COMPANION SEATING

Companion seats are located directly behind the wheelchair seating and provide an unobstructed view. Please contact our box office team if you would like to make a reservation.

HEARING ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS

We greatly regret that we do not yet offer assistance for those with hearing impairment. A major modernisation involving the installation of advanced hearing accessibility technology with a new audio system has already been planned for the Grosses Haus and is expected to be completed by September 2025.