Russell Brand writes to Michael Gove over theatre
Russell Brand, who grew up in Grays, said the local campaign group had put together a "viable" plan for running the complex
The comedian Russell Brand has written to Michael Gove pleading with him to help save his childhood theatre. The actor/comedian told the secretary of state for levelling up, housing and communities the "community should not suffer because of poor decisions" by Thurrock Council in Essex.The government said it was right the council "consider all options".
Brand, who performed at the venue as a child, said he wanted the council to accept the "viable" offer already made by the Save Your Thameside campaign."The local taxpayers should not suffer because the council lost its path investing in ideas that have not yielded fruit," wrote Brand, in the letter shared with the BBC."I urge you to intervene and ensure that those whose actions have put the theatre at risk are not able to close it down.
Brand, who grew up in Grays, asked Mr Gove to meet him "urgently" to discuss what his department could do to "ensure support for this vital community asset".
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