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Comment on DERBY PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES ITS RE-OPENING SEASON by Terry Massey

Terry Massey — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:38:14 +0000

The new programme looks brilliant. I do hope that everyone will be be thinking about Jonathon Powers, Stephen and Karen on 30/07- I certainly will and wish them every success in the bid to re-open the theatre. They certainly deserve the opportunity to give Derby more quality productions of the calibre we have perhaps taken for granted over the last few years. I do hope that the creditors will see lots of support in the run up to that decision day.

Comment on DERBY PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES ITS RE-OPENING SEASON by George Stephenson

George Stephenson — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:32:45 +0000

Thanks Anne - I look forward to hearing more next month.

All the best

George.

Comment on DERBY PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES ITS RE-OPENING SEASON by Anne Powers

Anne Powers — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:45:44 +0000

George, for the moment the Administrators are in charge. If the creditors approve their recommendation on the 30th then the New Board will be in charge and will make everything clear. The New Board has always pursued a policy of transparency, but until it is actually in charge it cannot make any announcements. I’m sorry if this sounds like it is dodging the issue, but you can be sure that no-one wants last November’s situation to be repeated and everyone will work to prevent that happening.

Comment on DERBY PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES ITS RE-OPENING SEASON by George Stephenson

George Stephenson — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:30:16 +0000

This is all well and good - and I really do mean that. I wish the new playhouse every success - BUT, of more interest is how the new company will structure itself. Who’s in charge at a management level?

The situation that occured last Novemeber must not be allowed to repeat itself and I’m sure evrybody wants to know exactly what changes and safeguards have been put in place to effect that.

All the best

George.

Comment on Derby Playhouse Saved From Liquidation by Anne Powers

Anne Powers — Mon, 26 May 2008 11:37:44 +0000

Jonathan Powers has written to all the amateur organisations he has contact details for who might be interested in a slot on the Playhouse programme for 2008-09. However we do not have access to all the Playhouse files which the administrators have put in store and so may have missed some.

If your organisation is interested in hiring the main stage or the studio please get in touch and we will send you full details.

Comment 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

Comment on Jonathan Powers - DET Letter 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

Comment on Jonathan Powers - DET Letter 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

Comment on Jonathan Powers - DET Letter 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

Comment on Jonathan Powers - DET Letter 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!