Letter: Theatre great; parking costs not

Letter: Before Theatre Severn opened, my wife and I joined a group on a conducted tour of the theatre backstage. I had become irritated by letters referring to the "garden shed" or "that monstrosity" in Frankwell.

So then feeling the theatre to be long overdue in our county town, I subscribed to the Friends of Theatre Severn and booked for several various performances.

I have yet to be disappointed by any show but I did expect to be a little bored by Le Grand Cirque Fantazie recently. I was not.

The audience didn't have time to be bored.

The performance by those on stage was mind-boggling for its skill, super energy and daring.

The special effects too must surely rate this theatre as the place to be for top rate shows. The Chapel Bar, restaurant and toilet facilities are a joy to use and the view from the long window overlooking the Severn and town at sunset is a visual masterpiece.

Some say it's too expensive but surely if you want quality then you have to pay for it.

The restaurateurs are rising to the challenge with their pre-performance meals raising the status of Frankwell, so why is Shrewsbury Council so mean and miserable?

Parking is 8am to 8pm, half an hour after most performances begin, so with a meal that's a couple of hours parking at £2 to £3.

Could there not be a concession for theatregoers? Shame on you council, congratulations Theatre Severn.

D L Young

Church Stretton