Free Theatre
Sir,—l read with disquiet the Arts Centre management’s proposal to evict a theatre from the centre. This action, when put in context with its other action of establishing a public bar next to a children’s creche and the proposed development of a convention centre, appear to contradict the purpose of the Arts Centre as stipulated by the University of Canterbury when it was given to the city. Ideals often change when someone is faced with reality, such as wages and the cost of maintenance. However, the management may be following another ideal — that of creating an ideal environment for the business community and the professional arts to gather and perform. This is surely a tragic duplication of resources that our city cannot afford, for our museum and our magnificent Town Hall offer such facilities. — Yours, etc M. F. GERRARD. September 22, 1983.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19830927.2.86.6
Bibliographic details
Press, 27 September 1983, Page 16
Word Count
144Free Theatre Press, 27 September 1983, Page 16
Using This Item
Stuff Ltd is the copyright owner for the Press. You can reproduce in-copyright material from this newspaper for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0 New Zealand licence. This newspaper is not available for commercial use without the consent of Stuff Ltd. For advice on reproduction of out-of-copyright material from this newspaper, please refer to the Copyright guide.
Copyright in all Footrot Flats cartoons is owned by Diogenes Designs Ltd. The National Library has been granted permission to digitise these cartoons and make them available online as part of this digitised version of the Press. You can search, browse, and print Footrot Flats cartoons for research and personal study only. Permission must be obtained from Diogenes Designs Ltd for any other use.
Acknowledgements
This newspaper was digitised in partnership with Christchurch City Libraries.
Log in