Worcester Theatres is proud to announce the installation of a new accessible platform lift at the Swan Theatre, supplied by Deltron and financially supported by Worcester City Council.

The Deltron Artico PublicLift Access platform lift has been designed to make public and commercial buildings more accessible for everyone. The lift features a Scandinavian-inspired design, illuminated handrails, a backlit panel, and a stylish dark grey finish with tinted glass. Made from 95% recycled materials, the platform lift supports the Swan Theatre’s commitment to both inclusivity and sustainability. 

The lift has been installed from an allocation of UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) from Worcester City Council, which enables a more satisfactory mobility solution between floors at the Swan Theatre. The new platform lift will support patrons with mobility requirements in accessing the back of the Swan Theatre auditorium, and workshop participants accessing the upstairs pop-up drama studio space. 

On Saturday 16 May 2026, Worcester Theatres welcomed board members Richard Faulkner, Alan Studdard and Alan Tidy, alongside Worcester Theatres volunteers and students from the Swan Youth Theatre Saturday Relaxed Sessions, to mark the official opening of the new platform lift. They were joined by Jon Fraser (Chairman of Worcester Theatres), Sarah-Jane Morgan (Chief Executive & Artistic Director at Worcester Theatres), Lynn Denham (Councillor at Worcester City Council), and Jacob Talbot (SYT Saturday Relaxed Sessions student), who delivered speeches before officially opening the lift to the public with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

SYT Saturday Relaxed Sessions are drama sessions for children aged 5 to 14, where young people can develop theatre skills and build confidence in a relaxed environment designed to support children with anxiety or Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). 

The installation forms part of Worcester Theatres’ ongoing commitment to creating welcoming and inclusive spaces for audiences, workshop participants, and community groups of all abilities. Worcester Theatres continues to invest in improving accessibility and audience experience across both the Swan Theatre and Huntingdon Hall, helping to ensure theatre remains open and accessible for all.