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# Assembly George Square
[**← **Back to Assembly George Square](https://assemblyfestival.com/venues/assembly-george-square)
## Access Information
Assembly George Square is part of our George Square site and houses Gordon Aikman Theatre (formerly George Square Theatre), The Box and The Crate.
**Venue Address** George Square, Edinburgh EH8 9LK
**Contact Details** [access@assemblyfestival.com](https://assemblyfestival.com/mailto:access@assemblyfestival.com)
**Download Link** N/A
**Wheelchair Accessible venues**
- The Box
- The Crate
- Gordon Aikman Theatre
**Venue Description** Assembly George Square is part of our George Square site and houses Gordon Aikman Theatre (formerly George Square Theatre), The Box and The Crate.
**Bookable Access Facilities**
- Wheelchair Space in the venue
**Car Park/Drop Off** The nearest car park is on Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9GN; please note that if you are going to a show in the Crate venue, please arrive by Buccleuch Place, Behind the Gordon Aikman Theatre.
**Travel Guide** "The nearest bus stops are:
- Chapel Street – 41, 42 (Lothian Buses)
- Lauriston Place – 23, 27, 35, 47, 47B (Lothian Buses)
- Surgeons’ Hall – 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 14, 29, 30, 31, 33, 37, 47, 47B, 49, 51, N3, N30, N31, N37 (Lothian Buses)
- X62, X95 (Borders Buses)
For more information on available routes, timetables and more information, please visit: [https://lothianbuses.co.uk](https://lothianbuses.co.uk/)"
**Arrival Guide** We kindly request that you arrive at least 20 minutes prior to your scheduled show time. Please inform the Front of House team of your arrival, as they will be anticipating your attendance.
**Toilets** Gordon Aikman Theatre, Studios and George Square Garden have accessible toilets throughout; please ask a member of staff for further advice.
**Customers with Medical Requirements** All Assembly Festival staff are pleased to assist you should you require any information or help. Please do contact us should you require any further information before attending an event or performance at the Assembly Festival on 0131 623 3030 or email the team here. Customers who may need to bring medical items with them to an event are asked to make this know to the venue prior to arrival to avoid any security related concerns. Prescription medication must be contained inside the original packaging with your name that must be verified with your ID.
**Access to Performance** The venue is fully accessible on the ground and first-floor areas for all visitors with mobility difficulties and accessibility needs via a lift or handrail assistance. On arrival to the venue please advise any member of assembly staff and they will be more than happy to offer any assistance you may need to help navigate the venue.
**Assistance Dogs** We welcome the presence of Assistance Dogs at our shows, however, their admission may be subject to variation depending on the specific show. As such, we kindly advise that you consult with our Access team prior to booking your tickets, to ensure that suitable arrangements can be made.
**Strobe Lighting** Please be advised that certain performances at our venue incorporate strobe light effects. For your safety and wellbeing, we kindly recommend referring to the warning section of the event listing prior to attending any such show.
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[](https://assemblyfestival.com/venues/sub-venue-gordon-aikman-theatre)
#### **Gordon Aikman Theatre**
[](https://assemblyfestival.com/venues/sub-venue-the-crate)
#### **The Crate**
[](https://assemblyfestival.com/venues/sub-venue-the-box)
#### **The Box**
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