The Nowy Theater of Izabella Cywińska

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5 Jana Henryka Dąbrowskiego 5 street, 60-838 Poznań
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How to get there?

Poznań is well connected in terms of public transport and micromobility. Events taking place here are accessible by various means of transport.

By public transport

  • by bus –the “Rynek Jeżycki” bus stop is located 600 meters from the theater; on Kraszewskiego Street
  • by tram – the “Most Teatralny” tram stop is located 50 meters from the theater, on Jana Henryka Dąbrowskiego Street; the next two stops called “Theatre Bridge” are located 100 meters away, on Roosevelta Street

By car

You can drive to the theater entrance.

Parking: the theater is located in the Śródmieście Paid Parking Zone, valid from Monday to Friday, from 8.00-20.00 and on Saturdays from 8.00-18.00. Parking fees are paid at parking meters located on the street (some parking meters only accept coins) or via the application. The nearest parking spaces are located right next to the entrance to the theater, on Jana Henryka Dąbrowskiego Street; another 80 meters from the theater on Mickiewicza Street or Roosevelta Street. Additionally, there is a paid parking lot nearby, 150 meters away at 8 Juliusza Słowackiego Street.
Parking spaces for people with disabilities: envelopes are located on Mickiewicza Street, right next to the intersection with Dąbrowskiego Street, i.e. 110 meters from the main entrance to the theater, and on Mickiewicza Street, right next to the intersection with Poznańska Street, i.e. 280 meters from the entrance to the Trzecia Scena. Parking for authorized cars in paid parking zones designated for people with disabilities is free of charge. If the envelope is occupied, you may park your vehicle in a parking space directly adjacent to the occupied space.

Scooter

In Poznań there are electric scooter rentals operated by operators such as Uber/Lime, Bolt or Dott. However, there is an obligation to leave the scooter at Hop&go mobility points, marked with information plates with a blue bubble and the white inscription “Hop&go”. The obligation to leave rented scooters at the points presented above applies to areas covered by the Śródmieście Paid Parking Zone and the Paid Parking Zone, i.e. the Old Town, Jeżyce, Wilda, Łazarz, Ostrów Tumski, Śródka and Piotrów. Failure to leave the scooter at the designated Hop&go point will result in the inability to terminate the rental and the fee will continue to be charged. In locations outside paid parking zones, it is recommended to leave shared equipment at Hop&go points, but this is no longer obligatory.

More information and the locations of Hop&go points can be found on the website of the Municipal Roads Authority in Poznań: Micromobility

By bike

Poznań is well connected with bicycle paths. There are over 138 kilometers of bicycle paths and over 97 kilometers of pedestrian and bicycle paths in Poznań. However, the Poznań City Bike rental system no longer operates. Bicycle racks are located right next to or in close proximity to the Hop&go points described above in the Scooters section.

By taxi

There are several taxi companies operating in Poznań. Information about them and their telephone numbers can be found on the official website of the city of Poznań: TAXI corporation in Poznan.

Taxis for people with disabilities are provided by Hanna Florczak “EURO-TAXI”. Transport is available 24/7. A taxi should be ordered at least 12 hours in advance by calling + 48 61 811 11 11 or sending an e-mail to centrala@euro-taxi.com.pl. More information can be found on the official website of the city of Poznań: Transport for people with disabilities

Event location

The Nowy Theater of Izabella Cywińska in Poznań has been operating in its current form since 1973, although it was established in 1923. It is located in an Art Nouveau tenement house, at 5 Dąbrowskiego Street, and is one of Poznań’s drama theaters.

Entrance to the building

  • The main entrance to the building of the Nowy Theater and therefore to the Tadeusz Łomnicki Stage is from 5 Dąbrowskiego Street, through a glass door. There is an inscription “teatr Nowy” on the building, above the entrance door. On the side of the entrance door there is the logo of the Nowy Theater (a combination of the letters T and N). The logo is also laid out using paving stones in front of the entrance to the theater. The entrance is on level zero. On the left side of the entrance, in the vestibule, there is a typhlographic plan of the floor with the layout of the rooms.
  • The second entrance to the Nowy Theater building leading to the Scena Nowa and the Trzecia Scena is located from Z. Krasińskiego Street and K. Feldman Alley. Entrance is possible via stairs or through an entrance intended for people with mobility difficulties – through the door on the right side of the building. At the entrance there is a typhlographic plan showing the entire space.
  • Tickets will be checked in front of the halls, i.e. at the entrance to individual events by eBilet, theater or Malta Festival staff. You can have tickets with you in electronic or paper form. People who purchased an OzN ticket are asked to take the certificate with them to show it to the staff along with the ticket.

Where is the room where the event takes place?

Room 1
The stage of Tadeusz Łomnicki is located on ground zero, in front of the entrance door, behind two glass passages. There are guide lines on the floor for people with visual perception limitations. There are also attention boxes near doors and in strategic places.

Room 2
The Trzecia Scena is located on level zero. On this level there are also lockers where you can leave outerwear and other things. There is an accessible toilet with a call system right next to it.

The space where the event takes place

  • The stage of Tadeusz Łomnicki has an audience capacity of approximately 360 seats. The auditorium is equipped with theater chairs. Seats are numbered. There are seats in the auditorium for people in wheelchairs.
  • The trzecia Scena has an audience capacity of approximately 70 people. The auditorium is equipped with theater chairs. Seats are numbered. Seats for wheelchair users are located at stage level.

Toilets

The accessible toilet is located on the same level as the entrance to the proper stage auditorium.

Accessibility tools

  • The stage of Tadeusz Łomnicki is equipped with an induction loop. To use the induction loop, switch your hearing aid to the “T” coil program. Neck loops can also be rented at the theater – just ask the audience staff about them and fill out a simple declaration.
    The Trzecia Scena is not equipped with an induction loop.
  • You can enter the theater with an assistance dog or a guide dog, but please bring a certificate and a current certificate of vaccination for your dog in order to show it to the staff.

Return / after the event

If an event taking place in the theater ends late, it is possible to return by public transport, both by bus (the “Most Teatralny” bus stop is located 50 meters from the theater on Dąbrowskiego Street; and the “Most Teatralny” bus stop is located 100 meters from the theater, on Roosevelta Street); as well as by tram (the “Most Teatralny” tram stop is located 100 m from the theater, on Roosevelta Street

Support before and during the event

If you need information about specific solutions for space accessibility or a festival event, just let us know. You can write an e-mail to: natalia.dabrowska@malta-festival.pl or call/send a text message to: +48 691 058 711.

If you need support during the event, please tell volunteers wearing festival T-shirts and badges around their necks or security staff. In case of emergency – call:  +48 691 058 711.