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Tag: Progress

  • Progress Wrestling

    Progress Wrestling

    Website:

    https://progresswrestling.com/

    Venues:

    Progress generally runs at the Electric Ballroom in Camden, and occasionally ventures to the O2 Ritz in Manchester.

    Accessible tickets offered?

    Yes – details TBC. We’re investigating!

    Carer tickets provided?

    We’ve heard yes – again, looking into it!

    Easy to contact?

    They’re very responsive on X and you can also use the contact form on their website.

    Any other info:

    The FAQ on their website says that though accessibility varies from venue to venue, they will do their best to ensure they can accommodate any needs you might have, and recommend getting in touch via the contact form.

    We’ve been told by people who’ve attended their shows that the red shirts – Progress staff wearing easy-to-spot red t-shirts – have been really helpful whenever there’s a problem.

  • Electric Ballroom, London

    Electric Ballroom, London

    Address:

    184 Camden High Street, Camden, London, NW1 8QP

    Website:

    https://electricballroom.co.uk/disabled-access/

    Promotions:

    Progress

    Step-free access?

    Yes

    Seating available?

    Yes

    Wheelchair spaces provided?

    Yes

    Accessible toilets?

    Yes

    Car parking nearby?

    Oof. It’s on Camden High Street, so very handy for the London Underground, but not so much for arriving by car.

    Air conditioning?

    Yes

    Helpful staff?

    Yes

    What people told us:

    “Some Progress red shirts helped me get a chair to sit down on when I got pain in my legs and feet.”

    “I attended a Progress show where the same area of seating had to quickly vacate their seats and move out of the way (including as far back as 5 rows) due to either a match involving the chairs being thrown or a wrestler being thrown through almost the entirety of that particular seating section, which didn’t directly impact me as I wasn’t sat there but some patrons seemed to visibly find moving quickly either difficult or uncomfortable, with the only non-floor seating options being either standing on the balcony which required walking upstairs or being in the wheelchair accessible area. This could make it difficult for non-wheelchair using people with mobility issues to find anywhere they could watch the show without having to risk potential issues.”

  • O2 Ritz, Manchester

    O2 Ritz, Manchester

    Address:

    Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5NQ

    Website:

    https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2ritzmanchester

    Promotions:

    Progress.

    Step-free access?

    Wheelchair access is available, and you’ll get priority access into the venue – find a member of staff when you arrive (usually, they’ll find you first!)

    Seating available?

    Yes.

    Wheelchair spaces provided?

    Yes, plus a lowered bar.

    Accessible toilets?

    Yes.

    Car parking nearby?

    There’s street parking nearby on Whitworth Street West and Great Marlborough Street, as well as several multi-storey car parks on surrounding streets.

    Air conditioning?

    TBC

    Helpful staff?

    Yes.

    Other info:

    If you need a carer ticket, this is all arranged via the venue and not when you buy your ticket from Progress. You’ll need an Access Card, or fill out a form ahead of time, to qualify for that free carer ticket.

    The website says guide dogs are welcome, with Braille and large text materials available on request. There’s an emergency/medical room available on site too.

    What people told us:

    “O2 Ritz staff couldn’t be more helpful. They showed me where the disabled loo was, told me the ways I can get in and out, and offered assistance if needed without prompt.”