We are saddened to hear of the passing of Eddie Boden, former Board Member of the New Vic between 2000-2003 and former leader of Newcastle-under Lyme Borough Council and Chairman of Staffordshire County Council.
Bryan Carnes MBE, Chair of the New Vic Board of Trustees said: “Eddie was an enthusiastic supporter of anything in the Borough which he perceived as bringing joy and/or prosperity to the area and the New Vic was no exception. He was a huge ambassador for the theatre and very proud to have the New Vic within the Borough’s boundary. He encouraged young talent wherever he saw it, whether in politics, in business, or more widely in sporting and leisure activities and he cared passionately about the people of his community. We will always be grateful for the support he showed for the theatre throughout the years and pass on our condolences to his family.”