Access Info

 

All the access information you might need to attend one of our events.

Some of the audience sat ready for a screening to begin at Gosforth Civic Theatre during Daydream Cinema Day

Daydream Cinema Screenings

Tuesday 27th May 2025

Gosforth Civic Theatre

Daydream Cinema warmly welcomes you to our Relaxed Screenings this May.

 

Everyone is welcome.

 

Take a look at our programme and book tickets here.

A view of Gosforth Civic Theatre from outside, including some smaller trees and a patch of grass

Gosforth Civic Theatre

Members of Gosforth Civic Theatre staff in uniform tops working at the bar.

Staff at the bar

A member of Gosforth Civic Theatre serving in the cafe

Cafe space

Gosforth Civic Theatre theatre seating with projector shining in the background

Cinema with lights up

Venue access information

 

If you have any questions about access for Daydream Cinema events you can contact:

Daydream Cinema: [email protected]

    Gosforth Civic Theatre

     

    Gosforth Civic Theatre (GCT) is an independent arts venue, cafe bar, events space and community hub in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne.

     

    It is home to, and run by, Liberdade Community Development Trust, a disability arts organisation. You can find out more about GCT on their website.

    Wheelchair Access:

     

    The venue is on one level and is wheelchair accessible.

     

    We have two seating areas:

    • Stepped rake seating for people who can use steps
    • Step free access where movable seating is provided.

     

    Please choose the seating area which would best support your access requirements when booking your tickets.

     

    Chill-out space

    There is a chill-out area separate from the cinema in the studio that can be used to relax during the event.

     

    Toilets

     

    There is a set of gendered toilets, one with all cubicles and one with cubicles and urinals. You are welcome to choose the toilet which you feel most comfortable using.

     

    There is one large accessible toilet. This is not a Changing Places toilet and does not have a hoist.

     

    Changing Places:

     

    The nearest CP toilet is a few minutes walk from GCT at the Gosforth Pool and Leisure Centre. This will be open during Daydream Cinema Day. You can find more information here or by contacting Gosforth Leisure Centre. There is also some information on AccessAble. Please note that Gosforth Leisure Centre is a separate organisation from GCT and Daydream Cinema. It is advised to contact the Leisure Centre directly for information about the Changing Places availability for the day of the event.

    Hearing Loop

     

    There is a hearing loop system at reception.

     

    Parking: The venue has limited parking. There is a multistorey car park nearby at Regent Centre Metro Station.

     

    Public transport

    The venue has transport links close by from Regent Centre Metro Station and Bus station. You can find out more details about GCT’s location, transport links and parking here

     

    • Food in the cinema: Daydream Cinema asks that you do NOT take any hot food (due to smell) or crisps (because they can make a lot of noise) into the cinema to help reduce sensory overload in the cinema space. You can take hot and cold drinks into the cinema. We ask you to support GCT by buying food and drinks in the venue if you wish to take snacks into the cinema.

     

    • GCT has a cafe which will be open from 8.30am – 9pm on the event day. The cafe serves a range of drinks, snacks and hot food. You can find out more about the cafe here.

    Please note, due to the sensory sensitivies of our guests we do not recommend this screening for young children, in particular under the age of 2 years old.

    Below are some photos of the seating spaces. The step-free access space is empty in the photos, but would have moveable seating in place for the Daydream Cinema Day screenings.

    Gosforth Civic Theatre theatre seating with projector shining in the background
    The inside of the theatre/ cinema space of GCT with a view of the expansive floor space in front of the screen.
    Photo of the step free access space from a side angle. It shows a lot of space between the cinema screen and the stepped seating .

    Below is a walkthrough video to Gosforth Civic Theatre, to show you more of the venue. 

    Below are some Visual Guide to Gosforth Civic Theatre for Daydream Cinema events.

    Click to download a Visual Guide PDF for events at Gosforth Civic Theatre
    Click to download a Visual Guide doc for events at Gosforth Civic Theatre

    Relaxed Screening Information

    This event is stim and tic-friendly. It is designed to be a relaxed and inclusive experience for disabled and neurodivergent audiences, their family, friends and supporters. It is open to anyone who is accepting of audiences with a range of access requirements. Enjoy films in a welcoming and supportive community atmosphere. We can’t wait to see you there!

    During this screening:

     

    • The lights will stay on at a low level
    • The volume will be a bit lower
    • You can move around and make some noise if you need to
    • There will be a chill out space if you need to take a break
    • The film will have English Language Descriptive Subtitles
    • No ads or trailers
    • There is a 2 minute film about How Relaxed Screenings Work just before each film
    Access icons for Relaxed Screenings on a yellow background with black text

    Find out more about what to expect from the relaxed screenings in the video below.

    Daydream Cinema is supported by Film Hub North with National Lottery funding on behalf of the BFI Film Audience Network.

    Film Hub North, BFI, Film Audience Network and National Lottery logo plate

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