HC Deb 07 May 1963 vol 677 cc209-10
11. Mr. Goodhew

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works what operatic, musical or theatrical perform- ances are planned in 1963 at historic buildings under his control.

Mr. Rippon

Arrangements have been made for performances of various kinds during 1963 at the Tower of London; Edinburgh Castle; St. Andrew's Cathedral; Audley End, Saffron Walden; Old Sarum, Wiltshire; and Pevensey Castle, Sussex. I will, with permission, circulate the details in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. Goodhew

Can my right hon. Friend tell the House whether these include any son et lumière performances?

Mr. Rippon

There will be a season of son et lumière at the Tower of London from the end of May to the end of September.

Mr. G. Thomas

Did i hear the Minister mention any Welsh places among those names?

Mr. Rippon

Unfortunately, no; but we shall always be delighted to receive proposals for occasions of this kind which are in keeping with the great historic Welsh castles and other buildings.

The following are the details:

Tower of London A season of son et lumière, extending from the end of May to the end of September. Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh Tattoo—3 weeks in August and September. Audley End, Saffron Walden A concert by the Saffron Walden Musical Society, on 27th May. Old Sarum, Wiltshire A performance of "Cymbeline" by the Studio Theatre Club, Salisbury, on 17th-20th July. Pevensey Castle. Sussex A play by the Trinity Players on 5th June, and performances of Richard III by the Eastbourne Shakespeare Society on 24th-29th June. St. Andrew's Cathedral A Masque took place in April.