The Byre Theatre of St Andrews Funding

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The Scottish Arts Council has recently proposed cutting over 300,000 to the Byre Theatre over the next two years.

I believe that the Byre Theatre should not have this vital investment cut by the Scottish Arts Council and that the Byre should be supported to carry out its important strategic national role and valuable position in the Fife Community.

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  • David Orr
    • Comments
    • The Byre plays a massive role in the Fife Community and the Scottish Arts Community. The excellent work done at the Byre should be recognised and supported by the SAC.
    • Age
    • 34
    • Postcode
    • KY16 9LA
  • Stephen R Sinclair
    • Comments
    • SAC are out of touch with the real world
    • Age
    • 39
    • Postcode
    • KY85PB
  • Jennifer Waite
  • Colin Bruce
  • Vic Leitch
    • Age
    • 43
    • Postcode
    • KY15 4HY
  • Ian MacMillan
  • fiona dingwall
  • Diane Kinnear
    • Age
    • 33
    • Postcode
    • KY2 6DB
  • David Robertson
  • Elizabeth Black
    • Comments
    • В
    • Age
    • 69
    • Postcode
    • В
  • George Howie
    • Age
    • 63
    • Postcode
    • AB25 1SQ
  • Sophie Smout
    • Comments
    • I think that the Byre Theatre plays an extremely important role, bringing excellent live performances, very varied, to a rural area.
    • Age
    • 47
    • Postcode
    • KY103UP
  • Arthur Jarrett
    • Age
    • 60
    • Postcode
    • DD6 8NG
  • Marion Todd
    • Comments
    • This theatre is such an excellent local resource. Please ensure its future is not threatened.
  • Dawn Waddell
    • Comments
    • I oppose in the strongest possible terms the SAC's proposed cuts to Byre Funding. This is very short sighted and a real tragedy for the locality because it is a fantastic community resource and the programme of acts/performers and the way in which it uses the space cafe/bar/retaurant spaces for events, exhibitions, music etc is much appreciated and admired. The town of St Andrews and the Byre Theatre have been successful partners for a very long time and the Byre's international standing needs no further explanation. I urge the SAC to please reverse this decision without delay.
    • Age
    • 51
    • Postcode
    • KY16 8DJ
  • T R KIRBY
    • Postcode
    • DD8
  • robert ovenstone
    • Age
    • 41
    • Postcode
    • ky168ju
  • Maggie Brown
    • Comments
    • The Byre Theatre gives a fabulous service to all age groups and deserves its funding.
    • Postcode
    • DD3 9LJ
  • Fiona Blair
    • Comments
    • Having holidayed in the area for many years we look forward the summer productions.We cannot lose this well needed theatre.
    • Age
    • 48
    • Postcode
    • PH2 7DL
  • Catherine Middleton
    • Postcode
    • EH12 9ES
  • Helen Keenlyside
  • Liz Rankin
    • Comments
    • The Byre is a cultural gem and in times of recession the arts play an even more important role in keeping communities positive and healthy.
    • Age
    • 55
    • Postcode
    • KY16 8SP
  • Sylvia Thomson
    • Comments
    • The Byre Theatre enriches the lives of both the local community and the many tourists who come here. It has been an integral part of life in St Andrews for many years and it is unthinkable that its future should be threatened.
  • M Mckenzie
    • Comments
    • Its the only 5 star theatre in Scotland, its a disgrace!
    • Age
    • 43
    • Postcode
    • DD6 9EU
  • M. Robinson
    • Comments
    • I love bringing my grandchildren in the summer
  • jim ferguson
  • Jenna Al-Ansari
    • Age
    • 20
    • Postcode
    • KY16 9LY
  • Mrs Joyce Perry
    • Comments
    • Scottish Arts Council continuing to fund the Byre Theatre is absolutely essential, as it is often the place where our small children are introduced to the magical world of theatre, art and music, thus begining the broadning of their education without their awareness.
    • Age
    • 64yrs
  • Moir Gibson
    • Comments
    • I fully support this petition and appreciate the great service provided to the communities of Fife by the Byre Theatre Company.
    • Age
    • 49
    • Postcode
    • KY7 5TD
  • Colin R. McLeod
    • Age
    • 50
    • Postcode
    • DD3 8EY
  • Lauren Bianchi
    • Comments
    • outrageous - SAC must keep funding regional theatre!
    • Age
    • 23
  • Helen Coughtrie
    • Postcode
    • KA9 1PB
  • Hilary Copeland
  • Elaine Campbell
    • Comments
    • The Byre Theatre has an important role in the community and should be recognised for this and receive funding to continue with their creative work, which is highly valued by local people and tourists.
    • Age
    • 34
    • Postcode
    • DD4 8AT
  • Shields Henderson
    • Age
    • 68
    • Postcode
    • Ky10 3tz
  • Alison Strandberg
    • Comments
    • В
    • Age
    • В
    • Postcode
    • В
  • T. Neil Bone
    • Postcode
    • KY16 9UJ
  • Anne-Marie Smout
    • Postcode
    • KY10 3DZ
  • Davina Campbell
  • Darren
    • Comments
    • Please dont close the byre
    • Age
    • 18
    • Postcode
    • DD6 9EU
  • Craig Gosman
    • Age
    • 23
    • Postcode
    • EH14 5RP
  • Rosalind Russell
    • Comments
    • Without the Byre, St Andrews will lose its cultural heart. Its funding should be increased = not decreased
    • Postcode
    • KY10 2AX
  • Susan jones
    • Comments
    • The Byre is central to the rich cultural life of this part of Fife
  • H Baillie
    • Comments
    • Enjoyed so many great performances at the Byre - cut some of the top jobs at the Arts Council instead to save money.
    • Age
    • 50+
    • Postcode
    • FK5
  • Grace Neill
    • Comments
    • a very bad proposal
    • Postcode
    • SK11 0HJ
  • Les and Elizabeth Honeyman
    • Comments
    • The Byre serves a wide community and strives for a high standard and varied work.
    • Age
    • 66 and 65 years
    • Postcode
    • PH2 9EJ
  • Paula Baker
    • Postcode
    • PA12 4JH
  • Kath Lowe
    • Age
    • 36
    • Postcode
    • EH6 8SQ
  • Ian T. Gray
    • Comments
    • Keep the Saltire flying
    • Age
    • 54
    • Postcode
    • FK2 8PZ
  • Michael Welch
    • Comments
    • SAC have lost the plot...
    • Postcode
    • ky10