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Théâtre Varia

Théâtre Varia is one of the six performing arts centres of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. Located in the heart of the capital since it was founded in 1981, it houses two theatres, including Studio Varia, as well as various rehearsal spaces in two buildings.

A place of discovery, encounters and emulation, Varia supports and accompanies contemporary Belgian creation in all its diversity.

Varia's programming is open-ended and unbridled, opening up the stage to new narratives, hybrid aesthetics and creators with multiple identities, inviting all audiences to question the complexity of the world and celebrate the inexhaustible richness of our imaginations.

Strong points

Staff
  • There is staff available to direct and guide.
Safety
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Parking
  • It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.
Identification
  • The building is easy to find.

Points of attention

Field of analysis
  • The restaurant has not been analysed.

Strong points

Parking
  • There is at least 1 reserved parking space less than 100 metres from the entrance.
  • The reserved parking spaces are properly indicated.
  • The reserved parking spaces are sufficiently big and horizontal.
Access road from the car park
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
Access road from the street
  • Most of the transit areas are sufficiently large.
Entrance
  • The building is easy to identify.
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The main entrance is accessible.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
Home
  • The payment device is easy to use.
  • The free space in front of the counter is sufficiently big.
  • The counter is at the correct height.
Horizontal circulation
  • The steps can be bypassed by a well-indicated alternative pathway.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
  • Most of the transit areas are sufficiently large.
Vertical circulation
  • There is a lift.
  • The lift can be used in autonomy.
  • The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.
Adapted sanitary
  • The adapted toilet is easy to find.
  • There is an accessible sink in the adapted toilet.
Theater/Cinema
  • The theatre has reserved spaces that offer a good visual comfort.

Points of attention

Parking
  • The reserved parking spaces have a slope.
Access road from the car park
  • The access path has a significant super-elevation.
  • The floor is hardly passable in some places.
Access road from the street
  • The access path has a significant super-elevation.
  • The floor is irregular.
  • The floor is hardly passable.
Adapted sanitary
  • There is an adapted toilet, but it is difficult to use.
  • The space around the toilet seat is too small.
  • The sink is not easily accessible.
Theater/Cinema
  • The reserved spaces are isolated from the other seats.

Strong points

Parking
  • There is at least 1 reserved parking space less than 50 metres from the entrance.
  • The reserved parking spaces are properly indicated.
  • The reserved parking spaces are sufficiently big and horizontal.
  • It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.
Access road from the car park
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • The steps can be bypassed by a well-indicated alternative pathway.
Access road from the street
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
  • The building is easy to identify.
  • The main entrance is accessible.
  • Ramp or staircase: you have the choice.
Horizontal circulation
  • Circulation is easy almost everywhere.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
  • The width of the hallways is sufficient.
Vertical circulation
  • The staircases are equipped with handrails on both sides.
  • There is a lift.
  • A lift serves all the floors open to the public.
  • There is a grab bar in the lift.
Adapted sanitary
  • There is a toilet with grab bars and it is easy to use.
  • There is a sink in the adapted toilet.
  • The adapted toilet is easy to find.

Points of attention

Parking
  • The reserved parking spaces have a slope.
Access road from the car park
  • The floor is hardly passable in some places.
Access road from the street
  • There are no seats along the pathway.
  • The access path has a significant super-elevation.
  • The floor is hardly passable in some places.
Home
  • There are no seats near the reception.
Horizontal circulation
  • There are some steps without handrail.
  • There is a staircase with more than 6 steps to negotiate.

Strong points

Access road from the car park
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
Access road from the street
  • Guide-lines facilitate circulation .
Guide dog
  • Assistance dogs are accepted.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The entrance is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance .
Home
  • The reception is in a quiet environment.
  • The staff sees the persons coming into the building and can assist them.
  • The visual information is backed up by a voice announcement.
  • The reception is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
Vertical circulation
  • A lift serves all the floors open to the public.
  • The staircases have at least one handrail.
Theater/Cinema
  • The staff is available to help people settle in the room.
  • An audio description is available according to a defined schedule.

Points of attention

Horizontal circulation
  • There is at least one non-secured step in the logical pathway.
Vertical circulation
  • The staircases are not secured by warning tiles at their top.

Strong points

Access road from the car park
  • There is contrast.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The entrance is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
Home
  • The reception is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
  • The reception is in a quiet environment.
  • The visual information is backed up by a voice announcement.
Horizontal circulation
  • The glass walls and doors are secured by a contrasting visual marking.
  • The furniture contrasts with its environment.
Vertical circulation
  • A lift serves all the floors.
  • The lift can be used in autonomy or staff is available to help.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous in the staircases.
  • The staircases are equipped with at least one secure handrail.
Theater/Cinema
  • The staff is available to help people settle in the room.
  • An audio description is available according to a defined schedule.

Points of attention

Horizontal circulation
  • There is at least one non-secured step in the logical pathway.
Vertical circulation
  • The stair steps are not contrasting.
Theater/Cinema
  • The steps are not secured.

Strong points

Parking
  • The car park is freely accessible.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The building is easy to find.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
  • The opening hours are displayed next to the door.
Home
  • The reception is open, well lit and allows lip reading.
  • The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
  • The institution can be contacted by email.
  • The auditory information is backed up visually.
  • The rates are displayed in the reception.
  • The premises are easy to understand.
Wireless
  • It is possible to connect to the mobile networks, 3G or 4G.
Vertical circulation
  • The floors of the building are well marked.
Light
  • The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
Adapted sanitary
  • It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
  • The toilets are easy to find.
Theater/Cinema
  • Part of the program is offered with a translation into Belgian French sign language.

Points of attention

Home
  • There is no staff member practicing sign language.
  • There is no information available in sign language.

Strong points

Parking
  • The car park is freely accessible.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The building is easy to find.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
Home
  • The reception is located in a quiet environment.
  • The reception is open, well lit and allows lip reading.
  • The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
  • The institution can be contacted by email.
  • The rates are displayed in the reception.
  • The premises are easy to understand.
Vertical circulation
  • The floors of the building are well marked.
Light
  • The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
Adapted sanitary
  • It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
Theater/Cinema
  • The adaptations are available with reservation.

Points of attention

Home
  • Depending on attendance, the reception can be very noisy.
Magnetic induction loop
  • There is no mobile induction loop.
Theater/Cinema
  • There is no mobile induction loop available.

Strong points

Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The building is easy to find.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
Home
  • The reception is calm.
  • The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
  • It is possible to pay in cash (coins and notes).
Vertical circulation
  • The lift is easy to use or staff is available to help.
  • There is an visual announcement in the lift.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous in the staircases.
  • The staircases are equipped with at least one secure handrail.
  • The staircases are secure.
Horizontal circulation
  • The location is well lit.
Adapted sanitary
  • The toilets are easy to find.

Points of attention

Home
  • Sometimes, the reception is very noisy.
Vertical circulation
  • The stair steps are not contrasting.
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