‘It would be fantastic if the old theatre in Framlingham could be restored and revived as a cultural centre for the town and local people. So exciting.’
Ed Sheeran
Review of opening show
‘Pop Goes the Pastoral’
(works by Sarah Lucas, Gary Hume, Don Brown, Katie Boxer)
“This embarrassment of artistic riches is not the result of a new grant – there are no Arts Council-funded visual arts organisations in Suffolk – or a commercial gallery. Nor are they created for an exclusive rural enclave, such as in Bruton in Somerset…
Alice Fisher - The Observer
“There should be an art centre in every town in Britain, which perhaps could be achieved if funds were distributed with a more national spread,” - Ryan Gander (in the Observer)
Public Consultation Comments..
“It’s like the Tate has come to Fram”
“This project is extremely exciting and will, if successful, put Framlingham in a totally different place regarding the arts – both for resident and tourists. This can bring new life for us all. Best of luck!!”
“I’ve got all my fingers and toes crossed that this will happen! Towns need more than houses and shops and food. Food for the soul of the community!”
“Great ideas/ inspiring what Framlingham needs. Happy to volunteer to help in anyway I can.”
“Fram needs this! Well done, great idea and proposal. Good luck!”
“This is a very exciting venture – well planned – it is much needed in Fram.”
“This is a great idea. Plenty of room in Fram (and for the surrounding area/Suffolk) for a venture like this!”
“We just moved to Fram. This is very exciting to see. We look forward to seeing the development as it moves along. Best of luck in the plans.”
“A great opportunity for a growing town that lacks community space. I’m sure you’d make it totally in keeping with Framlingham.”
“Superb plans”
“Really exciting”
“Brilliant idea - the kind of space that Framlingham currently lacks.”
“Brilliant bring back the culture and the opportunity that will bring to the future of Fram.”
“What a beautifully proportioned space. ... Lovely events happened in the past, nice to see some happen again.”
“Such a fabulous plan for Framlingham! Looks like a wonderful space for a wide range of cultural activities.”
“Excellent idea – much needed in Framlingham!”
“Such fantastic proposals – So fantastic for Framlingham”
“Brilliant – Exactly what Fram needs – A cultural centre”
“This is so good for Fram. Thanks for taking it on, please keep a good gallery space going Fram needs that as well.”
“Wonderful. We are really excited about it. Just what Framlingham needs – a good cultural life.”
“A fantastic opportunity to bring the community together with a performance space. Much needed for all age groups. The Arts are so important to all, in terms of creativity, entertainment, mental health, bringing people together and understanding others.”
“This is a fantastic proposal to reinstate such an important community building. The recent art show held at this space has really put Framlingham on the map and I’m sure has brought in extra revenue to the local businesses. How exciting to have such world renowned artists showing in Framlingham, I can only imagine the other exciting events that could potentially be held here if this exciting proposal comes to pass. Let the Theatre re-live it’s founding purpose and breathe life and culture into Framlingham.”