LETTER: Performing arts at museum

A very welcome and not too expensive solution to the dilemma facing the Novium Museum would be to turn the upper floor into a performing arts space for the many drama, music and performing arts community companies in the city and surrounding area.
By The Newsroom
Published 29th Jan 2017, 17:00 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 18:46 BST

The city has a splendid theatre and art galleries but sadly lacks a fine all embracing Arts Centre for community performers and performances. The Spring at Havant is a wonderful example of such a venue.

The Novium has all the facilities for such a venture and I believe would be in constant use by musicians, singers, choirs, dance and drama groups and would keep the building alive and viable.

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The museum could still operate successfully on the lower floor and also continue to have wall showcases on the upper floor.

May I also say how delighted I am to see that at long last discussions are taking place about the future of our city of Chichester and, as someone involved with the arts, I warmly endorse the idea of a concert hall which would bring to the city great artists from all aspects of world music and enhance our standing as a city of culture. Hull UK City of Culture this year, why not Chichester UK City of Culture in the future?

Roger Redfarn

Chantry Hall

Westbourne

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