Old Vic toilets

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adulthumanfemalemum · 31/12/2024 11:18

Went to the Old Vic yesterday. Christmas Carol, amazing show. Fucking annoying toilet labelling.
'12 cubicles", 'Urinals, 1 cubicle'

I saw an elderly woman emerge from the one labelled urinals looking a bit confused and worried and went into the other one, obviously had not understood that was the mens. Also the cubicles in the ladies (or the 12 cubicles) were not floor to ceiling so I felt quite uncomfortable that there was actually a man standing in there while I was in the toilet. He appeared to be holding his wife's coat, rather than any nefarious reason but I still would have felt happier if he was outside.

The Old Vic sent me a survey to complete so I took the opportunity to complain about their toilet labelling. In case anyone else wants to do the same here's the link. https://uk.surveymonkey.com/r/OVpostvisit?promo=36317

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BeaTwix · 31/12/2024 15:30

I go to the ones with urinals.

Queue is shorter.

They are gender neutral so I'm entitled to be there. Might peak a few people with XY chromosomes too.

But it pisses me off every time I go.

Keeptoiletssafe · 31/12/2024 14:51

But if it’s these ones with no floor to door gap then they are not safe for all the reasons I listed previously.
https://www.venesta.co.uk/case-studies/the-old-vic-theatre

The Old Vic Theatre | Commercial Washroom | Venesta Washrooms

Modern and minimal Unity toilet cubicles were specified for the new gender neutral washrooms at The Old Vic Theatre in London.

https://www.venesta.co.uk/case-studies/the-old-vic-theatre

Keeptoiletssafe · 31/12/2024 14:17

It is good if the cubicles had gaps from the floor to the door.
Floor to ceiling doors are dangerous if you collapse as it could be too late before you are found (heart conditions/stroke/fever/seizures). They are not inclusive for people with disabilities such as diabetes or epilepsy. Also, the new style toilet cubicles that are full height and enclosed have a safety mechanism so that a collapsed body won’t restrict entry - therefore you could be sitting on the toilet and someone could open the door outwards and let themselves in. It’s better to have a gap so you are aware of what’s happening.
Plus ventilation, ability to clean floors/walls and light is improved with gaps.
Where there is a gap people can see how many people are in a cubicle and are more likely to witness possible criminal acts taking place.

Bannedontherun · 31/12/2024 11:34

Done

Lovelyview · 31/12/2024 11:31

Thanks for giving your feedback. I complained to the Baltic in Newcastle who slapped gender neutral on most of their toilets which are small with a couple of non secure cubicles and a shared hand washing space. They do have women's toilets as well but I suggested they make the gender neutral toilets secure spaces like the disabled toilets. It just shows no concern for women at all. I think most men don't want to share a toilet space with women either.

thinktwice36 · 31/12/2024 11:23

Done 👍

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