FAQs

Where is the show taking place?

Marine Cove Gardens, Esplanade, Burnham-on-Sea TA8 1AW. 

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This is the public space on the seafront next to St Andrew's Church. You can access Marine Cove Gardens via the Esplanade or through the churchyard.

How do I get there?

Marine Cove Gardens, Esplanade, Burnham-on-Sea TA8 1AW. 

What 3 Words: ///decisions.retain.crackling

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We encourage you to walk to the venue if you can. 

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Cycling: There are a small number of free-standing bike racks on the Esplanade on the High Street, a short walk from the venue.

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Public Transport - Trains: There are hourly trains from Bristol Temple Meads and Taunton calling at stations to Highbridge & Burnham, which is our closest train station. From there, it is a 10 minute taxi journey,15 minute cycle, or 50 minute walk. Alternatively, the 21/21A bus runs from a short 5 minute walk from the station into Burnham-on-Sea.

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Public Transport - Buses: There are buses to and from Burnham-on-Sea every 30 minutes from Taunton (21/21A via Bridgwater and Highbridge) and Weston-Super-Mare (20 via Brean and Berrow). Buses are currently capped at £2 per journey and the 21/21A and 20 both stop just outside of Marine Cove Gardens!

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Driving: There is very limited parking nearby. The Esplanade has a number of parking spots available on a Pay & Display basis. The nearest public car parks are Oxford Street, Pier Street and High Street. These are all Pay & Display. 

How accessible is the venue?

Marine Cove Gardens has several step-free access areas, though the main lawn area in sunken and requires 2 steps down. There will be spaces for wheelchairs and companion seats on the level area which runs around the perimeter of Marine Cove to enable step-free access for those who need it.

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When making ticket bookings, please add a note to let us know about any access requirements, especially for those who need step-free access.

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There will be British Sign Language Interpreters in attendance.  BSL is built into the production itself and announcements will be signed as well as spoken. If you require BSL support then please contact us to discuss this: 07843301416 (TEXT ONLY).

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There will be an accessible portable toilet on site.

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An Easy Read Visual Social Story is currently being made. If you would like a copy, please email nornenproject@gmail.com to request this.

When is it?

Thursday 3rd August at 6pm

Friday 4th August at 2.30pm & 6pm

Saturday 5th August at 2.30pm & 6pm

Sunday 6th August at 2.30pm & 6pm

How long is the play?

The play is still being made at the moment, so we don’t have an exact running time. But it will be approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.

Who is the play for?

Everyone! Families and audiences of all ages are welcome. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. 

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We are working hard to make the show open to all. The show is very visual, so whether you are deaf, deafened or hard of hearing, have English as your second language, or have processing difficulties, you can relax and enjoy the show without relying on spoken words.

How much does it cost?

Tickets are Pay What You Choose;

£4, £8, £12, £15, £20. 

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Essential companions/carers go free of charge.

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​As we already offer a range of prices to suit different pockets, we don’t offer further concessions or discounts.

Why are there different prices?

We are keenly aware that, for many people, theatre tickets can be prohibitively expensive. We don't want anyone to miss out on the show just because they can't afford it. Thanks to our funders, we are able to offer a range of prices to suit different budgets.

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Tickets are priced on a "Pay What You Choose" basis. This means that you simply pay whichever price you can afford. There’s no difference in the seats or the experience that you will have. 

Where will we sit?

Seating will be a mixture of floor seating and fold-out seats. There will be spaces for wheelchairs and companion seats on the level area which runs around the perimeter of Marine Cove to enable step-free access.

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Floor seating: This will be great for families and for those who find sitting still for long periods of time difficult. You are encouraged to bring picnic blankets and cushions to make yourself comfortable.

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Fold-out seats: These are free-standing seats which have backs to them. ​

Will there be a toilet?

Yes, we will have an accessible temporary toilet set up on the site itself. Front of House Stewards will be able to direct you to the toilet.

Can we bring our own food and drink?

Yes! You can certainly bring your own food and drink. It's set to be pretty warm, so be sure to bring plenty of water.

Please keep in mind that this is a live performance and that this is a family show. We ask that you avoid overly noisy items such as crisp packets and glass. We encourage you to "leave no trace". That means using reusable tubs etc where you can and taking your belongings and any rubbish home with you at the end of your visit.

Will there be any activities?

Yes! Don't worry, we won't be asking you to get up on the stage. But the fabulous RNLI will be running some family-friendly water safety games at 4pm Friday to Sunday. These activities are free of charge and will be a great way to learn how to keep yourself safe on the water, as well as a chance to meet some of the brilliant real-life heroes that we celebrate in the show.

What if it rains?

Ah the wonderfully unpredictable nature of British weather! We very much hope for fair weather but, come rain or shine, the play will go ahead, so please dress accordingly. We will only halt the play if there is extreme weather which poses a significant risk to health.