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PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
BRISTOL OLD VIC THEATRE COMPANY (16 October 2007)

Motion Details

That this House is concerned for the future of the Bristol Old Vic theatre company; was surprised by the sudden decision to close the Theatre Royal Bristol, home of the Bristol Old Vic company, for refurbishment for 18 months from August; is disappointed at the absence of any firm plans to secure its future following the refurbishment; would support the appointment of an artistic director to develop a programme of productions, for both the closure period and when the Theatre Royal reopens; believes that such a fine producing theatre, which has a 240 year history of entertaining Bristol audiences, should not be allowed to fade away or be required to reduce its commitment to in-house productions to win funding; and urges Arts Council England to clarify the future of the Bristol Old Vic and reaffirm a commitment to the preservation of thriving regional theatre companies.

Sponsored by:
Janet Anderson (Labour)

EDMS Sponsor By Party

Party
Votes
%
 
Labour
17
61%
 
 
Independent
3
11%
 
 
Conservative
3
11%
 
 
Liberal Democrat
3
11%
 
 
Speaker
1
4%
 
 
Democratic Unionist Party
1
4%
 
Sponsor List (28 sponsors)
Party
Member
Constituency
Lab
Janet Anderson (Sponsor)
Lab
Roger Berry
Lab
Chris Bryant
Rhondda and Ogmore
DUP
Mr Gregory Campbell
East Londonderry
Lab
Mrs Ann Cryer
Lab
Mr Jim Devine
Lab
Dr David Drew
Con
Mr Nigel Evans
Lab
Dr Hywel Francis
Lab
Mr Neil Gerrard
Lab
Mr David Hamilton
LD
John Hemming
Ind
Kelvin Hopkins
Spk
Sir Lindsay Hoyle
Chorley
Ind
Mr Eric Illsley
Lab
Glenda Jackson
Con
Sir Peter Luff
Lab
Kerry McCarthy
Bristol East
Ind
John McDonnell
Hayes and Harlington
Lab
Lord Murphy of Torfaen
Lab
Dr Doug Naysmith
Lab
Alan Simpson
Lab
Dr Desmond Turner
Lab
Keith Vaz
Lab
Dr Rudi Vis
LD
Steve Webb
LD
Stephen Williams
Con
Mr David Wilshire

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