In Conversation with… Tom Robinson

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Spoken Word (music)

  • Accessibility: May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies are not allowed in the venue
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Venue Age Restriction: 18+ after 21:00 but please check show listing
Dates, Times and Prices

Description

First charting in 1977 with the punk-era anthem 2-4-6-8 Motorway. A year later, Glad to be Gay reached the top 20 despite a BBC ban. One of the few out gay musicians, volunteered at the then Gay Switchboard as TRB's debut album went gold. TRB – founder members of Rock Against Racism headlined the famous 1978 Victoria Park concert. Subsequently collaborated with Peter Gabriel, Elton John, Dan Hartman and Manu Katché. 1997 Sony Award winner. BBC 6 Music presenter since its launch. Won second Sony in 2011. Champion of emerging musicians. Still touring aged 73.

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: There is a temporary ramp over the 8 steep stone steps from street level to the venue foyer. The ramp has a small turning circle of 1m and therefore unfortunately is not suitable for an electric wheelchair user. Once inside the venue foyer, stall seating is accessible without any further assistance. Staff are happy to assist where possible and are unable to assist electric wheelchair users.

    • Wheelchair access type: Temporary Ramp

  • Stairs: 6 - 10
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance
Dates, Times and Prices