Comments on: New Northcott Theatre set to close http://www.peoplesrepublicofsouthdevon.co.uk/2007/12/11/new-northcott-theatre-set-to-close/ arts, the environment and current affairs throughout South Devon and beyond Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:18:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Rachel http://www.peoplesrepublicofsouthdevon.co.uk/2007/12/11/new-northcott-theatre-set-to-close/comment-page-1/#comment-56027 Rachel Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:52:39 +0000 http://www.peoplesrepublicofsouthdevon.co.uk/2007/12/11/new-northcott-theatre-set-to-close/#comment-56027 I would be interestd to hear from the Exeter resident what performances they have seen at the Northcott recently and indeed what they think of the current programme for this spring. Your comments about feeling gutted for the staff obviously don't run too deep as you are leaving fairly poisonous messages on this site. I would be interestd to hear from the Exeter resident what performances they have seen at the Northcott recently and indeed what they think of the current programme for this spring. Your comments about feeling gutted for the staff obviously don’t run too deep as you are leaving fairly poisonous messages on this site.

]]> By: An ex Exeter resident http://www.peoplesrepublicofsouthdevon.co.uk/2007/12/11/new-northcott-theatre-set-to-close/comment-page-1/#comment-53903 An ex Exeter resident Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:24:51 +0000 http://www.peoplesrepublicofsouthdevon.co.uk/2007/12/11/new-northcott-theatre-set-to-close/#comment-53903 O come on guys, we all know the Northcott is s##t! The programing over the last few years has been less appetizing than soggy cardboard. When was the last time you honestly saw something that really blew your mind? If so, you obvisiously don't get out much to see great directors at work. This is just the kind of kick up the backside the artistic director needs. It's only the odd touring company that gives you something to think about - like Out of Joint theatre company - which brings decent stuff to people to far out of London so I guess in that respect it's a shame the theatre closes. I feel gutted for the staff as the ones I knew were lovely and it's pretty harsh the way the Arts Council has done this but it sounds like it didn't come without warning. Discover some dynamism Northcott management (your staff I'm sure will agreee you need it) and your theatre will be saved. Good luck! O come on guys, we all know the Northcott is s##t! The programing over the last few years has been less appetizing than soggy cardboard. When was the last time you honestly saw something that really blew your mind? If so, you obvisiously don’t get out much to see great directors at work. This is just the kind of kick up the backside the artistic director needs. It’s only the odd touring company that gives you something to think about - like Out of Joint theatre company - which brings decent stuff to people to far out of London so I guess in that respect it’s a shame the theatre closes. I feel gutted for the staff as the ones I knew were lovely and it’s pretty harsh the way the Arts Council has done this but it sounds like it didn’t come without warning. Discover some dynamism Northcott management (your staff I’m sure will agreee you need it) and your theatre will be saved.

Good luck!

]]> By: Patrick Collier http://www.peoplesrepublicofsouthdevon.co.uk/2007/12/11/new-northcott-theatre-set-to-close/comment-page-1/#comment-53770 Patrick Collier Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:34:51 +0000 http://www.peoplesrepublicofsouthdevon.co.uk/2007/12/11/new-northcott-theatre-set-to-close/#comment-53770 Astounded and annoyed.Can individuals only become one of the decision makers at the Arts Council if they are unable to see the merit and excellence of the Northcott? What planet do these people live on? Astounded and annoyed.Can individuals only become one of the decision makers at the Arts Council if they are unable to see the merit and excellence of the Northcott? What planet do these people live on?

]]> By: Sarah Lucas http://www.peoplesrepublicofsouthdevon.co.uk/2007/12/11/new-northcott-theatre-set-to-close/comment-page-1/#comment-53489 Sarah Lucas Sun, 16 Dec 2007 14:10:25 +0000 http://www.peoplesrepublicofsouthdevon.co.uk/2007/12/11/new-northcott-theatre-set-to-close/#comment-53489 As someone who has grown up in Exeter and attended the Northcott Theatre for many years since I was a child I am devastated to hear the news about the withdrawl of this grant. Im now Mum to 2 boys of 6 and 10 and am very upset to think that we might lose one of the most valuable attractions in Exeter As someone who has grown up in Exeter and attended the Northcott Theatre for many years since I was a child I am devastated to hear the news about the withdrawl of this grant.
Im now Mum to 2 boys of 6 and 10 and am very upset to think that we might lose one of the most valuable attractions in Exeter

]]> By: tracey jeary http://www.peoplesrepublicofsouthdevon.co.uk/2007/12/11/new-northcott-theatre-set-to-close/comment-page-1/#comment-53484 tracey jeary Sun, 16 Dec 2007 09:59:31 +0000 http://www.peoplesrepublicofsouthdevon.co.uk/2007/12/11/new-northcott-theatre-set-to-close/#comment-53484 i am devestated at the news of the idea of the northcott theatre closing, as a child i spent many happy times walking the boards of the theatre and meeting many great actors, i enjoy going to the hteatre when i camoe back to my home town , how can the arts council think of closing something that is part of exeter's hearatige. i am devestated at the news of the idea of the northcott theatre closing, as a child i spent many happy times walking the boards of the theatre and meeting many great actors, i enjoy going to the hteatre when i camoe back to my home town , how can the arts council think of closing something that is part of exeter’s hearatige.

]]> By: Jacqueline Martin http://www.peoplesrepublicofsouthdevon.co.uk/2007/12/11/new-northcott-theatre-set-to-close/comment-page-1/#comment-53432 Jacqueline Martin Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:47:45 +0000 http://www.peoplesrepublicofsouthdevon.co.uk/2007/12/11/new-northcott-theatre-set-to-close/#comment-53432 As an avid theatregoer in Exeter I deplore this decision of the Arts Council. I sincerely hope that they will be prevailed upon to review their astonishing move following the refurbishment of the theatre with public monies! As an avid theatregoer in Exeter I deplore this decision of the Arts Council. I sincerely hope that they will be prevailed upon to review their astonishing move following the refurbishment of the theatre with public monies!

]]> By: Jacqueline Martin http://www.peoplesrepublicofsouthdevon.co.uk/2007/12/11/new-northcott-theatre-set-to-close/comment-page-1/#comment-53431 Jacqueline Martin Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:47:12 +0000 http://www.peoplesrepublicofsouthdevon.co.uk/2007/12/11/new-northcott-theatre-set-to-close/#comment-53431 As an avid theatregoer in Exeter I deplore this decision of the Arts Council. I sincerely hope that they will be prevailed upon to review their astonishing move following the refurbishment of the theatre with public monies! As an avid theatregoer in Exeter I deplore this decision of the Arts Council. I sincerely hope that they will be prevailed upon to review their astonishing move following the refurbishment of the theatre with public monies!

]]> By: Jeremy Martin http://www.peoplesrepublicofsouthdevon.co.uk/2007/12/11/new-northcott-theatre-set-to-close/comment-page-1/#comment-53430 Jeremy Martin Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:42:00 +0000 http://www.peoplesrepublicofsouthdevon.co.uk/2007/12/11/new-northcott-theatre-set-to-close/#comment-53430 We are devastated that the Arts Council has seen fit to withdraw its grant after all the public investment in theatre.Please review this decision. We are devastated that the Arts Council has seen fit to withdraw its grant after all the public investment in theatre.Please review this decision.

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