Photo of three Skullie puppets wearring gold crowns, one Skullie sits on a wheelchair.

Access Information – Snuff Puppets – Footscray Drill Hall

Address
Footscray Drill Hall, 395 Barkly St, Footscray, VIC 3011

Transport

  • Train: West Footscray Station (550m), Footscray Station (1.4km)
  • Bus: Route 220 stops directly next door (15m), Routes 216 & 410 stop on nearby Gordon St (75m)
  • Bike: Bike parking directly outside
  • Taxi / Rideshare: Can drop off directly in front
  • Car: During Snuff Salooons, our carpark is Disabled Parking Pass holders only — accessible bays are 10m from entry

 

Entry

  • Main entry: Carpark door with a permanent ramp – 3 inches high, 1 meter wide, no hand rail
  • Non event entry: Barkly St door with three inch step  
  • Carpark surface is compacted gravel
  • Assistance animals welcome  

Venue  

  • Ground level, single-storey flat space
  • Large warehouse-style hall with high ceilings and wooden floor
  • Two stages have steps
  • Event space is not temperature controlled. It can be very cold/hot

Dunnnies

  • Three gender-neutral dunnies
  • One large accessible dunnie, extra wide doors, shower
  • Towels on request 

 

Snuff Salooon Access 

  • Hall can get crowded with 300 people
  • Lighting is generally low & changes, strobe light above DJ booth
  • Sound can be VERY loud during music acts
  • Whiteboard at front of house desk for communication
  • Chill-out room: behind higher stage, noisy during music acts, sofas, dim lights, staff thoroughfare
  • Pass outs available, carpark has seats and often a food van
  • Seating: tables with chairs, beanbags, high stools, carpets, sofa area
  • Several tables have ‘Accessible Seating’ signs
  • Need a seat? Ask Front of House staff — who have a stack of spare seats.
  • Audience are encouraged to move around and make noise
  • Pre-show touch tours available – contact us to book
  • Two stages, both visible from most seats
  • Puppets and performers may interact with audience
  • Drinking water station near Chill-out room

Accessibility for General Visits & Workshops

  • Office area has split system for heating / cooling

Accessibility for Outside Group Hire Events

  • Venue setup vary depending on the hiring group, so seating, lighting and sound arrangements may differ from Snuff Salooon events
  • Please contact the hiring group directly about their access arrangements

Have an access question? Get in touch via our contact form.
Phone: 03 9687 9133
*phone not regularly monitored – contact form faster