Access at The Full Shebang
We want as many people as possible to be able to enjoy and take part in The Full Shebang. We are committed to making the festival safe, inclusive and accessible for everyone.
If you have any access queries or feedback, please email us at access@firstart.org.uk or call/message 07442 339342.
Festival Information
Audio Flyer
BSL Flyer
Access Guide Download (PDF)
Festival Audio Guides
Full Shebang Easy Read Visual Story
Access Ambassadors and Access Hub
There is an Access Hub located near the Central Library, on West Gate. This is open 11am – 5pm on the day of the festival.
Our Access Ambassadors, Jess and Katie, are based here. They are on hand to ensure you are comfortable at the festival.
At the Hub you will also be able to pick up things like Easy Read Guides and any equipment you may need, such as ear defenders or headphones for the Audio Description. There is also an induction hearing loop at the Access Hub.
What's in place to help your visit
To make your visit easier, we have a number of different offers in place that can help you prepare ahead of the festival and on the day.
BSL Interpretation
All the main performances that have speech in have BSL interpretation. At least one performance will be interpreted. Some shows have BSL integrated
Some walkabouts and street theatre will have BSL interpretation, as well as some of the hands-on activity.
A roving BSL interpreter is available on the day.
BSL Schedule DetailsSpeech-free Performances
Many performances have no spoken word. This means there is no verbal language spoken.
Speech-Free ScheduleAudio Description
Some shows have audio description. For shows where audio description is live, this is listened to through headsets available to borrow from the Access Hub or the Audio Describer.
Audio Described Performance ScheduleTouch Tours
Some of the shows offer Touch Tours before the performances. These allow you to familiarise yourself with the set, handle costumes and props, and meet some of the actors. These are free and drop-in.
Touch Tours ScheduleFamilirisation Tour
Wednesday 16 August 11am - Free
We are running a familiarisation tour for those planning on coming to the festival that would like to get to know the site area and where things will be happening. This is aimed at visually impaired and blind visitors but others are welcome.
Easy Read Guides
Explore available guidesQuiet Spaces and Regulation Aids
A designated Quiet Space will be available.
We have ear defenders (both child and adult sizes) that you can borrow. These are available from the Access Hub, at show sites and in the Quiet Space.
A small selection of regulation aids are available to borrow from the Access Hub and Quiet Space.
Changing Places and Accessible Toilets
A mobile Changing Places unit is available throughout the festival. There are also Changing Places located at Four Seasons Shopping Centre and Mansfield Museum, both during opening hours. Accessible toilets will also be available at the festival.
Site Accessibilty
Most of the festival takes place outdoors in and around Mansfield Market Place. This is hard ground and level access.
A few workshops and shows take place or pass through idoors at Four Seasons Shopping Centre, which is at ground level.
The dragon puppet workshop and Quiet Zone are located at Mansfield Central Library on the first floor. There is lift access available.
Wheelchair and Buggy Access
All locations across the festival are wheelchair and buggy accessible.
Seating
There will be benches and backed chair available at all the performances in Market Place and at Buttercross.
Accessible Viewing Areas
Accessible viewing areas will be available at the main performance locations, Market Place and Buttercross, as well as in The Swan Yard. These will be signposted but do ask a festival steward or access ambassador if you need help locating them.