Drama group the Sinodun Players, which runs the Corn Exchange in Wallingford, relies heavily on the cinema to boost funds covering the cost of repairs.
Now the Players face paying out £55,000 for a new digital projector and spending this lump sum will place a severe strain on resources.
It would, perhaps, be turning a drama into a crisis to say that the historic building is threatened with closure if the cinema can no longer operate, but it is clearly a crucial part of the business model.
It is understandable that trustees running the Corn Exchange have launched a public appeal to cover the cost of the projector because they want some money in the bank to cover the cost of repairs.
The town council has already offered its support in a practical way with an interest-free loan and the appeal is likely to be well supported by residents.
Independent cinemas are a major asset to towns the size of Wallingford and no one would want to see this appeal fail.
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