Comments on: Jonathan Powers - DET Letter

By: JO FERENCZI

JO FERENCZI — Fri, 09 May 2008 11:14:03 +0000

Thanks so much again Barbara.
I have had no doubts about defending the Playhouse
in the DET and elsewhere.
I have been a theatregoer all my life ,including in Essex,
London and Nottingham.
The productions at Derby Playhouse over the last 15 years
my family have attended were the best and most memorable ever.
In my opinion,Derby has been incredibly lucky to have had such a wonderful theatre,and I believe the local following and support
is unique and very moving.
I just wish people didn’t give in so easily by assuming it was all over.
I hope the public rally ’round now- and give one last big push….
Good on you Barbara, for voicing your support and hanging in there.
Yes, I am on facebook, but leaving soon- as I’m very busy with studying.
But I’ll try and link up with you first- so we have each other’s contact details?
Bye for now- and keep those DET comments coming please!!!
Jo X

By: Barbara

Barbara — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:42:19 +0000

Hi Jo, I was a customer service manager front of house,so I know what effect the Westfield build had on the playhouse, but the show must go on and this was down to the staff and volunteers at that time, you would not believe what we had to put up with.Yes you are right it all should not have happend the way it did. but its down to audience members like you which makes this fight all worth while, the power and the politics may like to kick a dog when its down but its not all over yet, I know it would have been the easy thing for the management and new board to just walk away they had lost just about everything but the very fact they are still hanging in there is a victory in its self. it will be hard for the board to get the playhouse back off its knees after all its the DCC who have all the money now, but if its at all possible I know the board will do it, whatever happens it will go down in history and what a great play it would make.you can find me on facebook Jo if you want to keep in touch take care Barb x x

By: JO FERENCZI

JO FERENCZI — Thu, 08 May 2008 20:54:00 +0000

Hi Barbara-
Thanks for your support too.
Did you work at the Playhouse- or are you an audience member like me?
I feel so gutted by this whole process- I believe it was all so unnecessary,
and “issues” could have been dealt with so much better.
I guess it’s all down to power and politics in the end.
Hang in there!
Jo x

By: Barbara

Barbara — Thu, 08 May 2008 19:47:55 +0000

Hi Jo I think you are right in what you say twice now letters have been in DET which for some reason could not be replyed to, sorry I missed todays blog was out all day and it had closed before I knew anything was in the paper.But thanks for being there and giving them what for Barb x

By: JO FERENCZI

JO FERENCZI — Thu, 08 May 2008 09:49:39 +0000

Hi everyone. Just a quick message to ask if you could keep a close eye on the Derby Telegraph blogging sites and letters page.
I think it is possible there is a concerted effort to promote Derby Live,
and making derogatory remarks about the Playhouse recovery plan.
I’m wondering where this is all emanating from?!!!
It seems that the “dirty tricks” campaign hasn’t stopped.
I believe the public are being misled by these letters and blogs.
Please do write in if you can, and continue to support our Playhouse!