Where's Cinders? Highlands' Eden Court Theatre explains
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With a poignant Christmas Covid message, Eden Court Theatre chief James Mackenzie-Blackman has launched a two-minute film to make the company's apologies for their 'no show' over the festive season.
"Dear colleagues, friends and partners," he has posted on social media, "this Christmas Eden Court should be filled with 35,000 audience members watching our pantomime.
"This short two minute film is our 'love letter to panto’ and a reminder from all of us at Eden Court, to all of you, of the power of performance and the vital role buildings like ours play in the civic life of our region.
"Please do take a moment to watch it."
Throughout the pandemic the team had tried to hold on to their values: proud, ambitious, open and nurturing, he said.
"At times, the very future of our organisation has hung in the balance and still, as we look forward, the timescale on the recovery of our industry is far from certain.
"During the most difficult of days those values have guided our decision-making."
They led to the repurposing of the Empire Theatre as the Highland Council’s Humanitarian Aid Centre and to the Box Office Telephony System becoming the COVID-19 Helpline for Highland residents.
"In the summer they steered our response to the Black Lives Matter movement and our desire to commission an artistic response that moved and challenged those who came to see it.
"On behalf of myself, my board and all Eden Court staff we wish you and your loved ones the very best for the festive season."
