Beau Sejour Leisure Centre is a multi-purpose venue capable of hosting seated events for up to 800 people and concerts for up to 2200, in addition there are meeting rooms with on-site facilities, ample parking plus free Wi-Fi.
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Theatre
This is used for local and touring stage productions, arts events, conferences, presentations, meetings and product launches.
The Theatre seats 400 people in total and is set with a permanent rake seating and an air cooling system*. There is a removable orchestra pit in front of the stage or alternatively a thrust stage can be built in front of the stage. The Theatre has an integral sound system that is suitable for most productions, 2 large dressing rooms, 2 small dressing rooms and 2 additional rooms behind the stage with toilet and shower facilities. A scene dock is situated at the rear of the stage*.
Wheelchair access is available to all areas of the Theatre including the stage and dressing rooms. It is recognised that some disabled people may require an essential companion to enable them to attend an event. Provided that the disabled person is registered with the Concessionary Access scheme** for most productions the carer will be entitled to a free ticket. The Theatre is fitted with a hearing loop and whilst it gives enhanced overall coverage, it is significantly better in the first few rows and on the sides up to about row K.
David Ferguson Hall.
This is a multi-function hall for which the capacity varies depending on the layout. This hall is ideal for small to medium scale events such as corporate dinners, presentations, shows, dinner dances, concerts, trade shows and exhibitions.
Maximum capacities are listed for different layouts below, layouts are dependent on stage size, theming and specific layouts:
Concert layout - standing (no seats) 1100 people
Seated concert 800 people
Presentation style tables of 10 for up to 470 people
Dinner Dance style tables of 10 for up to 440 people
Sir John Loveridge Hall.
This is the Centre's main sports hall and bookings are limited, particularly during the indoor sporting season which runs from September to May inclusive. The hall is ideal for large scale events such as concerts, dinners, shows, dinner dances, concerts, trade shows and large corporate exhibitions. Maximum capacities are listed for different layouts below, these layouts are dependent on stage size, theming and specific layouts.
Concert layout - standing (no seats) 2200 people
Seated concert 1600 people
Presentation style tables of 10 for up to 780 people
Dinner Dance style tables of 10 for up to 720 people
If you would like to discuss holding your event at Beau Sejour call us on 01481 225200 or email us beausejour@gov.gg.
(*Please ask for information on restrictions).
(**Please contact us on 01481 225200 or email us beausejour@gov.gg for further information).
From the very conception of Beau Sejour Leisure Centre, the goal was to cater for people of all abilities. Our aim is to create a disabled-friendly Centre and we take great care to consider the needs of all our customers. Wheelchair access is now available to all areas.
As part of the Centre's most recent renovation programme, a number of adjustments and alterations have been made in order to improve access to and enjoyment of the diverse range of facilities and activities on offer.
A mobile lift has been installed to enable wheelchair users access to the changing rooms and onto the stage, and toilet and wet roomfacilities have been built. This means wheelchair users can now take part in any event taking place in the theatre, with the appropriate facilities available - something they were not previously able to do.Within the auditorium itself, we have removed two chairs at both ends of the back row to enable wheelchair users to attend performances accompanied by a carer. A hearing loop system has also been installed in the Theatre.
A number of recent improvements have been made to enhance disabled people's experience of the Centre
• Nine car park spaces for registered disabled blue badge holders have been introduced immediately outside the Main Reception.
• Staircase nosing in the concourse and on the stairs leading up to the main reception is now white to assist those who are visually impaired.
• Larger signage has been installed to help those who are visually impaired.
• A wheelchair height section of the main reception desk has been built.
• Disabled toilets are located throughout the Centre and within the various changing areas. All disabled toilets are fitted with assistance alarms.
• Larger print versions of the Centre's publicity and information material is available on request from Reception.
Any carer required by a disabled person will be admitted free to an event held on any of the Sport and Recreation Service's properties when a full price ticket has been purchased. Forms to apply as a registered carer are available at Reception. Registered guide and assistance dogs are welcome.
If you require any further information about the accessibility of our venue please call our reception on (01481) 225200.
