Workshop ASL Request Dates
If possible, please request ASL interpretation by October 19th, 2026 for:
Poem/Performance
If possible, please ASL interpretation by November 2nd, 2026 for:
Eco-Centric Creative Process
Folding/Unfolding
Orientation around an object
Please note: If you miss the request deadline, you are still welcome to get in touch and we will try our best to secure interpretation for you but we cannot guarantee service provider availability.
If you have questions, please feel free to get in touch with us at tiffany@impulsetheatre.ca
Workshop Accessibility Information
Poem/ Performance
There will be reading and writing components in this workshop
There is a substantial spoken language component to this workshop
Wearing masks is at the discretion of individual participants for this workshop
Eco-Centric Creative Process
Content Notes: Environmental Grief
This is not a physically active workshop and is suitable for all physical abilities. There will be hands-on creation and material handling.
This workshop will be conversational
Wearing masks is at the discretion of individual participants for this workshop
Folding/Unfolding
There is a physical element workshop that is adaptable to individual participant’s needs.
There is a visual component to this workshop which can be described if needed.
Wearing masks is at the discretion of individual participants for this workshop
Orientation around an object
There is a physical element workshop that is adaptable to individual participant’s needs.
There is a substantial spoken language component to this workshop
Wearing masks is at the discretion of individual participants for this workshop
Presentation Series
Entre Chien Et Loup
Sensory Notes: The production uses haze and is often experienced in low-light conditions.
Work-In-Progress: at the end of time
May not be suitable for children.
Content Notes: Themes of grief, illness, mortality, medical systems; sculptures that may resemble hospital equipment (ie. IV bags); and clothed but bodysuit and sports bras that are nude coloured.
Sensory Advisory: loud, looping music, feedback; sudden changes in lighting and sound levels; and subtle shifting projection patterns
Sumiko in Nature: Concept to Realization
For ages 19+
Content Notes: references to anti-Asian racism, Mimed depictions of a suicide attempt and physical injury , a real photo of physical injury, and mature subject matter (19+)
Sensory Advisory: moments of loud, harsh, and overlapping sounds, including pounding bass and dissonant drone sound; at some points, bright and colourful LED lights point directly at the audience; at some points, the projections are very bright, harsh, and visually busy; there are no strobe; and there may be some flashing lights.
The performer speaks directly to the audience throughout the show and may invite you to reply or interact. You can choose not to reply or interact.
Cobalt
Content Notes: Partial nudity, however the performer is facing away from the audience during this portion.
Fruit/Seed/Bear
Age Limit: Ages 14+
Content Notes: Frank discussion of sexual acts, pregnancy, mental health
Sensory Notes: The film uses boiling effect, creating a sense of visual chatter
Film will have closed captions
Community Gathering
No Scent Event
Our 10th Birthday Brunch & Artist Conversation is a NO SCENT event.
As some attendees experience severe scent sensitivities we ask that individuals attending this event come scent free. This means where possible no perfumes, colognes, hairspray, scented creams and deodorants, or essential oils.
If you do, you may be asked to leave.
Venue Information
Intrepid Studio (1609 Blanshard St #2)
Intrepid Studio has level access to the building with a slight lip to go over when passing through the door. The lobby is level, with a slight lip as one comes through the door. There is no automatic entry button but there are staff around to open the main doors. The stage is on one level and is wheelchair accessible. This venue has armless chairs with a weight capacity of up to 500 lbs. They can easily be moved for additional space.
Washrooms: It has two single user, all gender washrooms, one of which is wheelchair accessible.
Parking & Transit: There is a small, free parking lot in front of Intrepid. Some of the BC transit bus routes that run near Intrepid Theatre are:#6 along Quadra St, #2, 27 & 28 along Pandora Ave, #4, 11, 30, 31, 50, 70, and others along Douglas St.
Open Space (510 Fort St. 2nd Floor)
There is an automatic door to enter the building. The presentation at Open Space will take place on the second floor. It can be accessed by either a flight of 23 stairs or by the elevator located just behind the stairwell. The front entrance has an automatic door with a ramp leading back to the elevator.
Washrooms: There are four gender-inclusive washroom stalls. One of these is an accessible stall with an automatic door, emergency button and child change table.
Parking & Transit: Pay parking at on-street meters is in effect from 8am-8pm. Parking is free after 8pm and all day on statutory holidays. Payment can be made by credit card, app, or at an on-street pay station within your zone.There is also a Robbins pay parking lot adjacent to the Open Space building, on the corner of Fort St. and Langley St.
It is located directly across the street from a BC Transit bus stop servicing the Eastbound #14 and #15 routes.
If you are choosing to come via bike, the Fort St bike lane goes directly in front of the building.
SKAM Studio 846 (846 Broughton)
SKAM Studio 846 has ramped entry to the building, with an automatic push button to open the door. Entry to all rooms and washrooms used as a part of Peek Fest have level access. This venue has armless chairs with a weight capacity of up to 400 lbs. They can easily be moved for additional space.
Washrooms: The venue has a single user, all gender, wheelchair accessible washroom.
Parking & Transit: Pay parking at on-street meters is in effect from 8am-8pm. Parking is free after 8pm and all day on statutory holidays. Payment can be made by credit card, app, or at an on-street pay station within your zone. There is also a Robbins pay parking lot directly beside the building. It is a 500m walk from the Douglas and Fort Downtown Bus Hub.
VCM Greenhouse (1411 Quadra St)
This venue has level entry into the building and a ramp into the theatre. There are fold down theatre seats. There is space in the front row for wheelchair users.
Washrooms: The venue has one single user, all gender, wheelchair accessible washroom on the main floor, that is a part of the backstage area. The main patron washrooms are a flight of stairs.
Parking & Transit: There is a limited street parking near Wood Hall. Pay parking at on-street meters is in effect from 8am-8pm. Parking is free after 8pm and all day on statutory holidays. Payment can be made by coin, credit card, the ParkVictoria app, or the City Parking Card at an on-street pay station within your zone.
Some of the BC transit bus routes that run near are #6 along Quadra St and the #2, 24, 25, 27 & 28 along Johnson St.
Workshop Access Program
Impulse offers 3 paid spots to arts workers who identify as queer, trans, non-binary, Indigenous, Black, a person of colour, fat, neurodivergent, d/Deaf and/or disabled.
Participants are limited to 2 workshops each. Space in the Workshop Access Program is filled on a first come, first serve basis.
Impulse Theatre is committed to creating an anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory space for all arts workers. We strive to provide relevant and responsive access options for artists, audiences, and participants. Specific accessibility information for each program or performance is shared in advance of every event.
Impulse Theatre does not operate a designated venue. When securing locations for our work and festival, we intentionally collaborate only with partners and spaces that align with and uphold our core values.
For more information about specific accessibility needs, please contact us at info@impulsetheatre.ca
Scent-Reduced Space Policy
As some attendees experience severe scent sensitivities we ask that individuals attend these events as scent free as possible. This means where possible no perfumes, colognes, hairspray, scented creams and deodorants, or essential oils.
Impulse is committed to continuing to grow our accessibility measures for audiences. Some forms of access support that we have previously provided included: access to content and sensory notes, venue information, use of headphones or ear plugs, and free-or-flexible ticket pricing.
Audiences
Impulse strives to ensure that artists have an accessible working environment. Previous access supports and systems have included accessible and inclusive creation and rehearsal processes, creating working schedules that include breaks and timing that is supportive of artists’ needs, stim kits within the rehearsal space, providing multiple modalities of application for projects, and sharing clear information regarding project needs and expectations prior to auditions and applications.
Artists
Access supports at Peek Fest have previously included ASL interpretation, closed captioning, childcare, chill zones, venue information, a workshop access program, and more, depending on current community needs.
More information regarding the accessibility measures specific to the festival will be released in Fall 2026.
Peek Fest
Interdependence: access, inclusion, diversity, equity
Impulse’s approach to access, inclusion, diversity and equity is grounded in our value of interdependence. We live in relationship to other people, places, and beings, and depend on each other to not only survive, but thrive.
The ideas of accessibility and inclusion are integrated into our artistic intent, mandate, and company culture. Impulse embraces the social model of disability, believing that there are many ways our society is currently built that limits who and how one is able to participate. We design our programs and workplace culture with the intent to increase access (remove barriers to getting people into the room) and inclusion (empower and cultivate feeling of being recognized) on a per-individual basis. We believe in this principle of Inclusive design: by designing for the margins, everybody benefits