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Creative Arts Live
Creative Arts Live
Concert Hall, £4-£25
Details
Professional Concert Hall offering professional and student concerts in the evenings and educational workshops and concerts in the afternoons. Capacity is for 150 but can be extended. Disabled access and licensed bar at all events.
The Swinburn Hall Concert Series offers a broad and varied programme of events to suit all tastes ranging from classical to rock and comedy to avant garde. Visiting artists in the 2009 2010 series include Andrew Ball (piano), Florian Kitt (cello), Phil Miller (jazz), Stephen Fearing (singer songwriter) and our Quartet in Residence the Bingham String Quartet. Performances by members of staff of the Centre of Music and Performing Arts include Tim Pells and Andrew Allen (classical guitar duo) the Dead Rat Orchestra (experimental), Rev Simpkins and the Phantom Notes (blues/progressive folk) and Saucerful of Floyd (rock). The series is underpinned by a wealth of student concerts including the choral, symphonic wind, chamber music and rock. Most professional events have free afternoon workshops.
Prices
Ranging from £4+
Group discounts available upon request, please contact the box office in advance.
01206 712999
email
www.creativeartslive.co.ukAddress
Sheepen Road,
Colchester,
Essex,
CO3 3LL
Location
Directions
See location on Google mapsMap reference: TL 988256 Lat: 51.89347 Long: 0.88779
By Road:
In Sheepen Road, off A134. Take the third left signposted Swinburne Hall, Eastgate entrance.
Parking: free
Facilities
Cash Point
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Postbox
Public toilets
Telephone (public)
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Disabled access
Facilities for hearing impaired
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- is solid
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Designated parking for guests with disabilitiesPublic Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- From the entrance to reception / ticket area
- To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Hearing loop installed in public areas
Entrance
- Entrance is well lit
- Automatic door at the main entrance
General
- Hearing loop system
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Clear signage
- Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
- Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
- Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
- Audible alarm system
