Yeovil Town Council is firmly committed to enabling everyone to participate in all events at The Octagon Theatre and Westlands Entertainment Venue equally and with dignity and respect.
We recognise that some customers with disabilities may require the services of a helper or friend to enjoy the facilities offered at our venues. This person is designated as an ‘Essential Companion’.
The Essential Companion Scheme entitles our disabled patrons to claim a free or reduced price ticket for their ‘Essential Companion’ to enable them to visit both The Octagon Theatre and Westlands Entertainment Venue.
FREE TICKET FOR ESSENTIAL COMPANION:
Available to those in receipt of the higher rate of Disability Living Allowance(care or mobility component), the higher rate of Attendance Allowance, the enhanced rate of the Personal Independence Payment (daily living or mobility component), the Armed Forces Independence Payment or for those who hold a Certificate of Visual Impairment or are registered blind.
50% PRICE REDUCTION ON ADULT TOP PRICE TICKET FOR ESSENTIAL COMPANION:
Available to those in receipt of the middle rate the care component of Disability Living Allowance, the lower rate of Attendance Allowance or the standard rate of the daily living component of Personal Independence Payment.
We regret that if you are receiving any other form of benefit you do not qualify for this scheme.
The scheme is not open to, or intended for, those who simply require assistance with transportation to The Octagon Theatre or Westlands Entertainment Venue. An ‘Essential Companion’ is somebody who is able to help the individual with a disability to use and enjoy the services of The Octagon and Westlands Entertainment Venue, as well as ensuring their safety and wellbeing during their visit.
The ‘Essential Companion’ should familiarise themselves with the layout of The Octagon Theatre or Westlands Entertainment Venue and the location of services. They should liaise with staff if the individual with a disability requires assistance and take instructions should there be a need to evacuate the building. The ‘Essential Companion’ is required to attend to the needs of the person with a disability at all times whilst on the premises.
As The Octagon Theatre and Westlands Entertainment Venue are publicly funded organisations, we require either the person with a disability or their appointed representative to complete the attached form and provide photo ID and proof of entitlement.
The information you give us is protected by the Data Protection Act and will only be used for the purpose set out in this document. All tickets are subject to availability at the time of booking. The Octagon Theatre and Westlands Entertainment Venue reserves the right to review the availability of tickets within the scheme, to review a member’s eligibility and to revoke that membership following review.
Any abuse of this scheme could result in your membership being revoked with immediate effect.
If you have difficulty completing the membership form or would like more information, please contact the Box Office. A member of our team will be pleased to assist you by calling 01935 422884 or emailing westlandsyeovil@yeovil.gov.uk.