Naquada

Following on from sending an email to Beverley Churchill regarding the proposed changes at Covent Garden I got the following reply from her today:

Dear Andrew

Thank you for your email.

To clarify, we are working on a revised schedule of performances within only one of Covent Gardens performance spaces, the North Halls and Lower Courtyards of the Market Building. This is to overcome the issue of excessive sound levels from clashing performances and the lack of breaks between the shows that has been raised as an issue by other people who live and work in the area.

The schedule will not cut shows by the suggested 50%, but will introduce short breaks between shows to limit the competing noise levels within the two performance areas, while maintaining performance throughout the day for visitors to the area.

We are in ongoing discussions with the street performers on this matter and will continue to work with them to reach a satisfactory conclusion.

We believe that street entertainment is a significant part of Covent Garden’s rich heritage but we need to ensure this works for the whole community.

Kind regards

Bev Churchill