Comments on: Save Derby Playhouse

By: H.Simms

H.Simms — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 16:48:39 +0000

Hi Karen,
Thankyou for all you have done for me in ‘Moonlanding’ and theplayhouse,
You have taught me so much.
I admire your passion and your courage in your work.
Thanks,
(Andi Aldrin)

By: M.Ashworth

M.Ashworth — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:40:37 +0000

I DEPLORE the proposal to close Derby Playhouse, and especially the way it was done, without talking with the Actors and other employees. First ,all the confusion about finance and possible changes to the site ,MUST be sorted out openly. Moreover the Theatre is really excellent, and should be retained for the people of Derby, including the children who were so disappointed when the theatre was closed without notice in Des. 2007

By: Sarah Shipton/Ann Little

Sarah Shipton/Ann Little — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 12:17:47 +0000

Both Alex Brandon and myself Sarah Shipton wish to enter any petition in favour of keeping this theatre open. There are far too few provincial theatres already. We are both Actors Equity members.

By: karin jellema

karin jellema — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 23:32:55 +0000

I am a long distant supporter/ visitor to the Derby Playhouse. For certain shows I have come down to Derby all the way from Edingburgh!!! I have visited Derby 5 times in the last couple of years and thoroughly enjoyed it.
The shows I have seen were of very high standard and exceptional quality. I compared them with productions I go and see here in Edinburgh. Derby has a lot to offer. What would Derby be without this hub of culture hidden in the Eagle shopping centre! It will also be a big loss to the youth of Derby, nowhere to go to explore and express their hidden talents.
What more can I say!
Bring back the Derby PLAYHOUSE THEATRE! Thank you.
Yours sincerely,
Karin Jellema

By: jeffrey longmore

jeffrey longmore — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 22:38:16 +0000

Having worked at the Playhouse appearing in 4 of the pantomimes in the 90’s I had one of the best times of my career at the Playhouse.So many memories of good times, wonderful audiences and the friendliness of the people of Derby saddens me so much to hear about this uneccesary closure.What are the Council thinking of? I hope its only temporary and the theatre re-opens.
Jeff Longmore