Access Information
Unless stated otherwise, all screenings will either be in English language, subtitled in English or have no dialogue.
Most of the festival takes place at HOME, though we do utilise some other venues for events throughout the festival. Where possible we try to make sure access requirements are available for all venues.
Advance booking is recommended for access/wheelchair bookings, please contact boxoffice@manchesteranimationfestival.co.uk. Essential Companion tickets can be arranged for all events. The below lists our venues and the accessibility at these.
HOME
There are three levels to the building, including the ground floor and these are all accessible via a lift. There are accessible toilets on all levels and Gender Neutral Toilets are located on the Ground Floor.
Wheelchair spaces – available in all of HOME’s spaces:
- In Cinema 1 there are 3 wheelchair spaces, 2 on the front row and 2 on the back rows.
- In Cinema 2 there are 2 wheelchair spaces at the back on the auditorium.
- Event Space, the seating is moveable, so wheelchair spaces are reserved differently for each event. Spaces can be made available on request.
For more information about getting to and around HOME and other accessibility information for HOME please see their website.
BRIDGEWATER HALL
The MAF Marketplace and Animation Nation Forum will take place at the Bridgewater Hall. The Bridgewater Hall has step free access into the conference rooms, foyer areas and toilets. The main entrance and Charles Hallé Room are at ground level. All other floors are accessible via lift.
For more information about getting to and around Bridgewater Hall and other accessibility information for Bridgewater hall, please see their website.
GASWORKS BREW BAR
The bar is all on one level and there is an accessible toilet on the ground floor.
For more information about getting to and around Gasworks Brew Bar and other accessibility information, please contact them via their website.
MANCHESTER CENTRAL LIBRARY
Central Library is fully accessible.
For more information about getting to and around Central Library and other accessibility information for Central Library, please see their website.
INTERNATIONAL ANTHONY BURGESS FOUNDATION
The building is wheelchair accessible, with an accessible toilet on the ground floor accessible via a lift.
For more information about getting to and around the International Anthony Burgess Foundation and other accessibility information, please contact the foundation via their website.
IMPOSSIBLE
This year’s MAFter Dark screening takes place on the basement floor at Impossible. Unfortunately, there is no current lift or accessible ramps leading into this particular space. To access the room via the front door entrance, you will need to go down two sets of stairs: the first is 11 steps and has a hand rail on the right hand side only, and the second is 9 steps and has hand rails on both sides.
For more information about getting to and around Impossible and other accessibility information, please see their website.
MALDRON HOTEL
Maldron offers superb levels of accessibility throughout the hotel including a selection of fully accessible bedrooms.
For more information about getting to and around the Maldron Hotel and other accessibility information for Maldron hotel, please contact them via their website.
Should you require any other access information that is not provided, please contact boxoffice@manchesteranimationfestival.co.uk
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