S E M I N A R

At Brightwells Bowling Clubhouse, Brightwells, Farnham,

Friday 14 May at 3.30

TICKETS AVAILABLE - ring 01252 716394

To consider a viable future for the theatre in the context of the creative opportunities

offered by a revised masterplan for East Street. An open forum will follow.

Chairman:

The Rev. ANDREW TUCK, Rector of St. Andrew’s Parish Church, Farnham.

Speakers:

MICHAEL HOLDEN, Theatre Consultant for The Redgrave and Shakespeare’s Globe.

JOHN LEVITT, Chairman of Save London’s Theatres Campaign.

PETER LONGMAN, Director of The Theatres Trust.

PTOLEMY DEAN, Architect, Southwark Cathedral and the Parish Church, Farnham.

(Ptolemy appeared in BBC’s Restoration Series 2003).

Topics:

The Viability Of Small Regional Theatres: Closed Theatres Restored To Life:

Why Farnham as a ‘Special Place’ should ‘Hold On To What It Has’.

Visual displays will be on view and open to the public on

SATURDAY 15 MAY 10.00am - 3.00pm.

For over sixty years Farnham has been home to professional theatre which has formed part of the cultural heritage of Waverley Borough. The REDGRAVE THEATRE, opened in 1974 and built by public subscription, and renowned nationally for its excellence, is now under threat. The owners, Waverley Council with Crest Nicholson/Sainsbury, intend to demolish the theatre leaving Brightwell House alone in a Town Square.

English Heritage are currently considering a strengthened Listing for The Redgrave. This is being supported by the Farnham Society, Save London’s Theatres Campaign, The New Farnham Repertory Company and The Theatres Trust, among others. If retained, the theatre could form part of a new venue for Theatre, Cinema, Music and Conference space, etc..

This event is supported by The Redgrave Action Group (NFRC), Save London’s Theatres Campaign and East Street Action. Facilities kindly provided by Brightwells Bowling Club, Brightwells, Farnham.