Welcome to Hysterical Histories
We are committed to ensuring that all visitors have an equal opportunity to benefit from what we offer, to have fun, a good laugh and get to meet the “most entertaining locals, that anyone has ever met” while learning more about our wonderful City.
To understand the information, services and facilities that are available at our Hysterical Histories venue or on our walking tours please see below. If we have not covered your access needs please call or text our Artistic Director Angela Newman on 087 641 9355 or email us at hystericalhistoriesireland@gmail.com to discuss your needs and we will be delighted to offer assistance where we can.
Pre Arrival
Our Dinner theatre venue is: Amicus Restaurant, Paul Street, Cork, T12 WP97.
If you type the following code T12 WP97 into google maps it brings you to the correct street, then look for a big old brick building with large glass windows with amicus written over the door and you have found us.
Alternatively, when asking a person for directions ask for Amicus restaurant.
Our dinner theatre venue is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible and there are 42 steps (3 flights of stairs) up to our floor. This is due to our venue being a listed historic building.
All smoke alarms at our dinner theatre experience venue are equipped with flashing lights in order to alert those with hearing difficulties in case of an emergency.
Pre-Booking is Essential
Please book online, via phone or send us a text message and we can call you back to make a booking. We like to be as prepared as possible to meet everyone’s needs be they physical or dietary etc. We want everybody to have an enjoyable and stress-free time with us.
Accessible Public Transport and Taxi Services
Arriving by Car
Paul Street Car Park is located directly across the plaza from us and has wheelchair accessible spaces available for those with mobility issues.
Arriving by Taxi
We recommend downloading the FREENOW app on your mobile device prior to your arrival who have several accessible taxis. If pre-arranged a member of our team would be delighted to spend more time with you and assist you in getting to your taxi after the performance. Find out more about FREENOW.
Arriving by Bus
We are a 3-minute walk from Cork City’s main street (Patrick Street) where most public buses have a stop. Ask your driver if they can let you know when you reach the closest stop to Paul Street so you can disembark and make your way to us from there. If pre-arranged, we can sometimes meet groups at the bus stop and walk with you to our venue. Find out more on the Transport for Ireland Accessibility info page.
Arriving by Train
We only have one train station in Cork City which is called Kent Station. The station is a 15-minute walk from our venue. There are usually taxis available at the station if you would prefer to get to us that way alternatively you can download the Free now app listed above and pre – order one that meets your needs before your arrival.
We recommend buying your train tickets online to guarantee you have a seat especially on trains from other big cities in Ireland. Here is a link to Irish Rail accessibility guide which includes information about each station and on how to ask for assistance.
Other information
Disability awareness / equality training is provided for all Floor Staff who are always eager to help and to continue to learn more about ways that we can make things a little easier for you when you visit.
We offer Free familiarisation visits
Free familiarisation visits are available. Guests are welcome to arrange a visit ahead of visiting to familiarise themselves and others with the venue at no additional cost if pre-arranged via email hystericalhistoriesireland@gmail.ie or by calling or texting 00 353 87 6419355 giving 7 days’ notice
Fast-track Queueing
Fast -track queueing is available for disabled customers if pre-arranged via email hystericalhistoriesireland@gmail.ie or by calling or texting 087 641 9355 within an hour’s notice of arrival.
Do we have a designated quiet room/space?
While we do not have a designated room or space that is quiet we do have a bench outside our room at our dinner theatre venue which can be used if a visitor feels overwhelmed or just needs a moment, which is cooler and calmer.
Table Service
While all your food is brought to your table we encourage people to order their own beverages from our lovely barman. Please let us know if you would prefer us to bring your drinks to the table for you.
Dietary Requirements
We cater for all dietary requirements with prior notice as we work on a pre-ordering system to ensure that we have zero food waste we only prepare what we need each night. By letting us know in advance we avoid any delays with your meal and we reduce our carbon footprint meaning both you and the planet are happier.
Staff Assistance
Our lovely staff are always available to assist you. All you have to do is ask.
Assistance Dogs
We allow assistance dogs on all of our experiences as long as the owner has the required ID.
Emergency & Medical Information
We recognise that there are times when not everything goes smoothly and have provided the following information to help “just in case”
Emergency services numbers in Ireland
112 or 999 they will ask for your EIRCODE which is the same as a zip code this can be found at the bottom of every address in Ireland.
Hospitals with emergency rooms in Cork City Centre
The Mercy Hospital and the CUH (Cork University Hospital) which should be your first choice in case of a heart problem. We recommend that you purchase travel insurance before your arrival in Ireland in case of medical emergency. If you have not been referred by a GP to the emergency room there is a charge of over 100 euros for non-residents which has to be paid before you are seen in the emergency room. Call South Doc on if you need to see a GP
Feedback
We would love to hear from you if any of this information has been useful or if you think we are missing something please let us know. We are always striving to do better and learn more.
