Maps
The Facilities
L.E.D Lighting
In our effort to protect the environment and conserve energy, all infrastructural light fixtures are L.E.D. installations.
Steinway Piano
A Yamaha Steinway Baby Grand piano graces the stage for concert use.
Concession
A 20 ft. bar, spacious foyer and our warm staff cater to your every need.
State of the Art
Digital lighting and sound technologies offer greater opportunities for creativity and design.
Theatre Etiquette
You have decided to take the plunge and attend your first theatrical performance, a few questions you may have are: How shall I dress? What time should I get there? Can I use my cell phone? When do I applaud during the performance? To ease the stresses associated with attending a live performance, we created the following list to enhance your experience.
Turn Off Your Cell Phone
One of the most obvious rules of good theatre etiquette is to turn off your cell phone. Using your cell phone during a performance is not only disturbing to the person sitting next to you but it can also be a bother to the performer on stage.
Avoid Sending Text Messages During the Performance
In a darkened theatre, the light from your mobile device is incredibly distracting to people around you.
Photography or video recordings are not allowed.
The use of any photo, video or audio recording device is strictly prohibited. Set design, costumes, lighting, sound, script and music are all the intellectual property of those who created them. You may be responsible for copyright infringement by recording a live theatrical production.
Arrive on Time
It is advised that you arrive at least 30 minutes before show time. This gives you adequate time to navigate, find your seat, use the restroom, or visit the concessionary. Persons arriving late may be refused entry until there is a break in the performance. There is no rewind button in the theatre, so don’t be late.
Eating and drinking at your seat are not allowed.
If you desire to have a snack while at the theatre, you can only do so before, during intermission or after the show.
Smoking or vaping is not permitted.
Besides the obvious health and fire concerns, smoking in public areas is against the law. Both vaping and smoking are disturbing to persons seated close to you.
Be Quiet
Keep conversations to before, during intermission and after the show. Unless there is some sort of audience participation component to the play or musical you are seeing, talking should be kept at a bare minimum. Speaking during a performance can be distracting to both the performers and audience members. Avoid whistling, screaming, or booing, this is considered bad taste.
Dress Appropriately
While there are no specific rules as to what you should wear to the theatre, attending a live performance can be considered a special event. Though there is no Dress Code for theatre, try to avoid shorts, vests or slippers. Hats can block the view of patrons seated behind you.
Accessibility
Parking
The Central Bank Auditorium does not provide car park facilities, as such vehicular parking is along St. Vincent Street between Independence Square South and South Quay. Patrons are advised that in an effort to maximise the number of parked vehicles that can be accommodated, parking should be executed ‘fish bone’ style.
Access Stairs
Audience seating is situated on the first-floor level, access is gained via the stairwell located to the west of the Box Office and the elevator.
Wheel Chair Access
There are wheelchair access points located along St. Vincent Street and the Plaza. Patrons attending performances utilising wheelchairs are asked to call the Box Office at 612-6345 at least one hour in advance of show time so that relevant personnel can be informed and be on stand-by to escort you upon your arrival. Wheelchair audience seating is located on the Balcony Level.
Wash Rooms
All washrooms are located on the ground floor. Gents’ washrooms are located to the south of the Box Office, whereas the Ladies’ washrooms are situated to the west.
Covid Protocols
Patrons are required to have their temperatures checked and hands sanitised prior to entry. Though no longer mandatory, patrons are encouraged to practice safe social distancing and wear a mask when seated inside the theatre.
Emergency Exits
In case of an emergency, patrons are advised to use the Emergency Exits located to the rear of the seated areas. DO NOT USE THE ELEVATOR. Once on the ground floor please adhere to the advice of the Central Bank’s Security Officers.