When Visiting
Your Next Visit
Anyone who's visited The Lantern knows that we're a very intimate and unique space. This is what makes us such a special place to experience an event.
We're doing all we can to make your visit as safe as possible.
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Please remember that our volunteers are here to help and we hope you appreciate them as much we do.
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Last updated 25 January 2024
COVID Symptoms
Please do not attend the theatre if have COVID-19 and have tested positive. We're an intimate space and this can spread to others in the air.
Face Covering
When visiting The Lantern you are welcome to continue to wear a face covering if you wish to.
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We do have face coverings available if you forget yours or would like to have a fresh one.
Arrival and Tickets
The theatre doors open 60 minutes before the show begins.
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Tickets will be scanned on arrival and you can purchase drinks and snacks at the bar.
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We are a ticketless venue so tickets will need to be shown on your mobile phone, printed at home or your name given on arrival if you can't access these.
Ventilation
Our building dates back to the Victorian era and doesn't have air conditioning. We're taking all the steps we can to bring fresh air into the venue. We've enhanced the ventilation in the bar and foyer. We continue to monitor the C02 levels in the auditorium and adjust ventilation in the space as needed. As a result, the air in the venue may be on the cooler side so please dress appropriately.
Bar and Facilities
Our bar and facilities will be available during your visit but may operate differently from what you're used to.
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The bar will be open before the performance and during any interval. It may not be available while performers are on stage or after the show depending on a variety of circumstances at that time.
Hand Sanitising
We have hand sanitising stations positioned around the venue. Please use these regularly during your visit and wash your hands after using our facilities.
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You can find foot-operated dispensers in the bar and at the entrance to the theatre.