What’s in a Name?
As we move forward with our redevelopment plans we wondered whether or not we should give the Arts Guild a new name…
What do you think?
We value your opinion and would therefore like you to help us make this difficult decision. Please email us your suggestions and opinions.
Your input would be greatly appreciated!
Please leave your comments and suggestions below or email them to bookings@artsguildtheatre.co.uk
3:05 pm on September 17th, 2010
I think suitable ideas for the new name for the Greenock theatre would be the Waterfront or the Riverside or the Customhouse – these may seem plain or obvious but I think people might tend to describe it by its location even if it has another name, “You know, the riverside theatre”.
Alternatively, it could be named after a particular person. For example, a man with a considerable theatre and arts pedigree whose work has often had Greenock connections even when produced for places well away fro Greenock is playwright / director / film producer and director Bill Bryden.
5:01 pm on September 17th, 2010
A suitable name for the Arts Guild Theatre, how about:-
The New Arts Guild Theatre
Scene Two
5:40 pm on September 17th, 2010
I think as the ~Arts Guild is actually undergoing a re-birth it should be called THE PHOENIX THEATRE or THE GREENOCK PHOENIX
5:54 pm on September 17th, 2010
I think the new theatre should be called the Clydeside Theatre as its at side of the River Clyde hence the name.
10:11 pm on September 17th, 2010
I think it is wonderful that we finally have something new and modern that will bring lots of pleasure to our community and others. Something for Greenockians to be proud of.
I suggest “The Greenock Theatre of Arts”.
10:40 pm on September 17th, 2010
i think it should be called the jimmy boyd theatre of exelence
12:45 pm on September 18th, 2010
I think it should be called the oak theatre or the victoria theatre if its being built at victoria harbour, or the james watt theatre.
5:14 pm on September 19th, 2010
I believe the new building could be named “The Harbour Lights Arts Guild”. Who knows,maybe the next new name for that area will be “The Harbour Lights Arts Guild & Marina”.
3:52 pm on September 20th, 2010
I would agree with the above comments regarding what people would tend to do when describing the new theatre
I also thought on ‘The Riverside’ but we already have the Riverside Homes based in Greenock which might cause some confusion
May I suggest ‘The Harbourside Theatre’ which would be in keeping not only in the new theatres location but also with Greenock’s maritime links
9:31 pm on September 20th, 2010
What’s wrong with simply calling it the “New Arts Guild Theatre”? It would be a shame to lose the link back to the original place which is close to the hearts of many Greenockians!
9:48 am on September 21st, 2010
Suggested name for the new theatre:
The Harbour Light
The Landing Stage
The Scene Dock
9:49 am on September 21st, 2010
We would like to make the above suggestions for your consideration. So glad the work is underway.
Lynne and David Chambers
2:05 pm on September 21st, 2010
My suggestion would the THE Caledonian Arts Centre
2:17 pm on September 21st, 2010
Given that the new complex is designed to attract a wide range of users and that it is designed to be bright and open – I suggest that the building is named The Beacon Arts Centre.
10:02 pm on September 21st, 2010
My suggestions for the renaming of the new Arts Guild Theatre.
First choice = Inverclyde Harbour Theatre.
Second choice = Inverclyde Heritage Theatre.
Third choice =
10:08 pm on September 21st, 2010
^^^^^^
Forgot to add my third choice.
Third choice = The Quay Theatre.
Do not keep the Arts Guild Theatre name because it seems very old fashioned and stuffy and stuck in the past. It’s a new era for the theatre so it must get a new name to appeal to a new generation of theatre-goers.
Good luck.
8:47 am on September 22nd, 2010
I like Lynne Marie Bassett’s suggestion of “The Greenock Theatre of Arts”.
12:48 am on September 28th, 2010
I just thought to offer another name for the new theatre. Why not the “Victoria Arts Guild” .This name would suit the environment the ne building is being built in.
1:23 pm on October 1st, 2010
Two suggestions;
1. “Theatre 46″ (to acknowledge the year the Arts Guild was estabished)
2. “The Q Theatre” (abbreviation of Theatre on the Quay)
6:18 pm on October 1st, 2010
My suggestion for the name is “On the Waterfront”