Great venue for those with limited mobility (Shepherds Bush Empire)

Member Name: cornixregina

Product:	Shepherds Bush Empire
Date:	28/07/06 (139 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: brilliant view of stage, friendly, helpful staff,

Disadvantages: sound could be better

I travelled down from Scotland for the HIM gig on 25/09/05 in this venue and as a wheelchair user I wasn't really expecting much as most of the venues I had been to up until then the wheelchair spaces were at the back with poor view due to us being classed as "fire hazards".

When i got there however I was amazed. The staff couldn't be more helpful and when they led us to where the wheelchairs went my jaw just about hut the floor. I was the closest I had ever been to the stage (we estimated it at about 40 feet away).

The disabled toilet was just metres behind where the wheelchair area is which is great. Even better however was that if you had to use the toilet the staff kept an eye on your space and anyone who went into it were asked to move upon your return.

The bar and merchandise areas were nearby too so if i wanted anything I wasn't left alone for that long as it was quick and easy for my carer to get to.

The sound system could be better but I was that taken away by being so close to the stage that the slight disappointment with sound went straight out of my mind.

Like I say I travelled from Scotland and I would definitely do it again as it is a great venue.

Summary: triumph over disability