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Local arts cuts: “It isn’t about money, it’s about pride”
Croydon’s internationally renowned Warehouse Theatre closed last year when the local council withdrew its modest subsidy. Its historic building was recently demolished. Here, actor SAMUEL WEST explains why theatre matters Where does theatre belong in a healthy society? It’s one … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Theatre, Warehouse Theatre
Tagged Arts, Danny Boyle, National Campaign, National Campaign for the Arts, Olympic, Samuel West, Theatre, Warehouse Theatre
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Crick’s criticisms on selections have resonance in Croydon
Do you think that the selection by a political party of someone who is to be their candidate in an upcoming election ought to be something in the public domain? Here at Inside Croydon Towers, we certainly do. Our site’s … Continue reading
Stanley Halls group celebrates “winning” the Lottery – twice
The Stanley People’s Initiative has received more than £18,000 in grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund to assist in establishing the long-term future of Stanley Halls in South Norwood. The Stanley People’s Initiative is a group of local people committed … Continue reading
West takes on impossible job without pausing for breath
On Sunday, Samuel West will attempt the impossible at the Fairfield Halls. It is almost 80 years since the public information film, Night Mail, was produced by what was then the GPO Film Unit to promote the work of the … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Cinema, Fairfield Halls, Music
Tagged Aurora Orchestra, Benjamin Britten, Britten, Fairfield Halls, GPO Film Unit, Night Mail, Samuel West, W. H. Auden
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