The closure of The Key Theatre by Peterborough City Council

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The closure of The Key Theatre by Peterborough City Council

TThe future of the Key Theatre needs careful, transparent and inclusive consideration, beyond the bricks of the building, or the accounts during a pandemic. Decisions made must consider the wider value of the building and its programme, the people who use it, and the communities it has the proven potential to serve. The discussion highlights that The Key has so much to offer - which can not be lost, without serious consequences on numerous individuals, organisations, communities, and elected representatives.

Let’s take a wise step forward, giving the city something to be proud of, in the face of adversity.

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CULTURE FORUM #2 - What's bothering you now?

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Peterbrough Culture Forum online #2 – 11 May 2020

In writing up the second online Peterborough Culture Forum, see below, I have drawn on the notes from the scribe in each discussion group and the Zoom recording of the feedback discussion. I have also had feedback that taking part in the conversations has been helpful in itself.

We are clearly missing the casual contact of our peers, friends and colleagues, and are exhausted by Zoom. We have unconsciously replaced the creative space where viewpoints are juxtaposed, mulled over and left unresolved, for interactions which are driven by agendas and outcomes - which is madness when the world is changing rapidly, whilst at the same time moving incredibly slowly – Dr Who has nothing on Corona Time

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