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1401 Charlotte ClarkThis is terrible news. They are a brilliant group and are needed in the area. Local arts funding is important.
1402 AnonymousIn East Anglia we are missed out by a number of touring companies. Eastern Angles provides terrific, original performances, some based on East Anglian stories, which give us wonderful entertainment and a special interest in our area. Their dedication and enthusiasm don't deserve to be penalised - we support them totally.
1403 Gillian Jane Gray
1404 Anonymous
1405 AnonymousI cannot understand the Arts Council's decision - this is such an important local cultural group, giving excellent performances. It would be a tragedy if they had to disband.
1406 AnonymousI cannot understand the Arts Council's decision - this is such an important local cultural group, giving excellent performances. It would be a tragedy if they had to disband.
1407 RHIt would be a great loss for the local community
1408 James PawseyThis crisis has been stimulated by the enormous demands being put on the funds available from the National Lottery by the repeated demands made by the Oympics 2012, to the excusion of those in the Arts world and many other charities.
1409 James PawseyThis crisis has been stimulated by the enormous demands being put on the funds available from the National Lottery by the repeated demands made by the Oympics 2012, to the excusion of those in the Arts world and many other charities.
1410 Nanette P BrownI have followed Eastern Angles for 25 years. They are a superb theatre company and enrich this area. Please do not cut their grant.
1411 Ken & Pat HainsbyHave been entertained by Eastern Angles for many years 'Peddars Way' remains an early memory of their performances. They represent East Anglia in an unique way and the area cannot afford to lose their input.
1412 Anonymous
1413 Barbara GrayEastern Angles is an outstanding group of incredible talent which reaches out to people who might otherwise find it difficult to get to a live performance, with new and challenging material. I do my utmost never to miss one of their productions and I have never been disappointed. To lose them is unthinkable.
1414 Jane Bradburn
1415 M.E.Beresford
1416 AnonymousIt is wonderful to be able to see such good live theatre at so many locations around the county. Many people would not be able to access good quality live theatre otherwise. Not everyone has access to a car or is able to travel long journeys to Ipswich.
1417 AnonymousIt is wonderful to be able to see such good live theatre at so many locations around the county. Many people would not be able to access good quality live theatre otherwise. Not everyone has access to a car or is able to travel long journeys to Ipswich.
1418 Sheila CarterI am a 71 year old Eastern Angles fan and I am so upset that these cuts could prevent Eastern Angles taking their productions to the outlying venues and so denying the people of Maldon, Essex the chance to see these excellent plays.
1419 Pat HodsonI am the Events Organiser and Membership secretary for Chelmsford theatre Association which has been in existence for 50 and was largely responsible for the provision of live theatre in Chelmsford. We are strong supporters of Eastern Angles and deplore the decision to cut their funding. They are a very versatile and entertaining company and the 50% cut would seriously affect their ability to take their excellent productions to isolated areas of East Anglia.
1420 Mrs J.R. VallanceI was horrified to hear of the proposed cuts to EA's budget. I do hope this will not mean that the Company is unable to continue. I try to attend every show as they are so well acted.
1421 Sue Manley
1422 Jane Manning
1423 Jan GriffithsEastern Angles do a fantastic job of bringing all genres of dramatic art to the people of Suffolk. To cut their budget in any way is a travesty - in effect stifling the rich vein of talent this group of dedicated people pool for the benefit of us all.
1424 Robert RussellShame on this Government
1425 Paul HarrisonEastern Angles brings high quality and thought provoking plays to small towns and villages throughout East Anglia. I have learn much about our heritage from these plays and will be saddened if they are lost or if access to them becomes difficult.
1426 Anonymous
1427 Mr. & Mrs. K. D. SteersWe feel that there is little enough "new theatre" being developed, and any less funding would revert to continued re-working of old works. All power to your elbow.
1428 Tim PikeThis smacks of the "urban elite" protecting their own interests and should not be tolerated.
1429 simon bracken
1430 Caryl Dane
1431 Erin Coolbear
1432 Jacqueline TrickerWe have loved the Eastern Angles productions in Woodbridge and especially appreciate the local, home-written material. We feel tremendously disappointed to hear about the lack of support from the Arts Council. We will be writing to our MP.
1433 Jacqueline TrickerWe have loved the Eastern Angles productions in Woodbridge and especially appreciate the local, home-written material. We feel tremendously disappointed to hear about the lack of support from the Arts Council. We will be writing to our MP.
1434 Anonymous
1435 Neville Woolnough
1436 brianfagan
1437 M Gardiner
1438 patricia wrightbrilliant live theatre, original and so well worth the money. this is one organisation I wholeheartedly support when it comes to funding. I hope the arts council can be persuaded to properly provide for this company doing such valuable work out here in the sticks. east anglians are a deserving minority when it comes to theatre!
1439 Robert ShackleExpecting a local theatre company like Eastern Angles to "extend their area of coverage" beyond the four counties adjacent to Suffolk is simply unrealistic - perhaps the Arts Council should talk to somebody who has actually RUN a travelling theatre company before making such unrealistic demands?
1440 Robert ShackleExpecting a local theatre company like Eastern Angles to "extend their area of coverage" beyond the four counties adjacent to Suffolk is simply unrealistic - perhaps the Arts Council should talk to somebody who has actually RUN a travelling theatre company before making such unrealistic demands?
1441 Anonymous
1442 Robert Mitchellsave our Theatre!
1443 Lis GoddardNo way can they cut your funding. People in outlying areas will be unable to enjoy the excellent theatre that Eastern Angles bring us.
1444 Mrs E Read
1445 Ellis ArtusEastern Angles brings excellent live drama to rural communities in the area and is appreciated by all ages. The 50% cut in their funding must be reconsidered.
1446 Julie BayfieldThis group is fantastic and brings great theatre to rural communities. It brings theatre to an audience who may not have access to big cities and towns. Superb and professional acting. Please don't cut it's funding.
1447 Jackie Bennett
1448 Angela McGlennonThis is a very professional and highly entertaining company that brings much pleasure to the people of east Anglia. Please, please provide funding for this wonderful service to our region.
1449 Martin Richmond-HardyEastern Angles Theatre provides the region with a superb theatrical service encapsulating the history and way of life of East Anglia. They deserve financial support to bring their art and enthusiasm to people at a local level, some of whom may never otherwise enter a commercial theatre.
1450 AnonymousThere is little enough theatre in rural communities and Eastern Angles fulfill this need. it is discrimination in favlour of cities.

 

Signatures | Total: 1,571