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A charity is 'shocked' by the closure of a theatre where its annual show was due to take place.

Mr Stevenson added that all the performers were really looking forward to the show.

"For them to perform on a stage like that is just amazing. They work all year for this show, so it's a big disappointment." Other performances that were due to take place in September were an Agatha Christie mystery and tributes to The Hollies and Stevie Wonder.Jonathan Nunn, leader of West Northamptonshire Council, said the closure was "the right thing to do"

Jonathan Nunn, leader of West Northamptonshire Council which owns the building, said: "I can't help thinking that probably many of us could use the Royal and Derngate for twenty or thirty years and nothing would ever be a problem, but once you're aware of a possible risk, [you] have to comply with the government guidelines.Surveys are due to be carried out on the building in order for it to reopen.

has also been affected by the concerns surrounding RAAC concrete, with the top floor sealed off while checks are carried out.

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