It is a sad sign of the times when organisations which are a boon to local trade and culture are forced to shut down because of 'cost cutting measures' but yet again here we are with another theatre that looks ready to close. The Kenton Theatre in Henley Oxfordshire is the fourth oldest Theatre still standing in the UK and they have been given the opportunity to purchase the freehold for the venue from the current owners. They have until the end of this month to pay the full amount agreed which will ensure the theatres safety and continued use to the community. However during June the theatre suffered a major setback, when the Theatre believed they only had £70000 left to pay, still a huge amount but it was reachable, a group retracted their funding of £100000 and now they have merely days to make up the amount. Nearly £200000 needs to be found for this great piece of our theatrical heritage. Built in 1805 this truly is a gem of both cultural and social history which it would be a great shame to lose, so I implore you all to donate to the 'Kenton for Keeps' campaign before we lose yet another great Regency theatre to a dull and history damaging property development. Following are links that give you more information on the Theatre and its campaign and also the Facebook page which gives you information on how to donate money or even time to save this theatre.
4 days to go!
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