Arte e Cultura
Second Round of Small Grants Announced by the Theatres Trust
Successful projects include regional and London -based theatres run by professional and amateur companies and the Fund's first award to a theatre in Wales :
Mhora Samuel, Director of The Theatres Trust said, "I'm delighted that we are able to help these six theatres with small grants from the Theatres Protection Fund particularly as the competition has been so strong. Since we started in May 2012 over 55 theatres have applied with projects totalling £225,527 - but we only have £50,660 to distribute this year. The support from Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation and Judy Craymer has been fantastic and made a real difference. Now we really need the help of others who would like to make a donation to the Fund and play their part to protect our much loved theatres."
The Small Grants Scheme helps theatres in need and at risk address urgent building repairs, improve their operational viability, introduce environmental improvements, and enhance physical accessibility.
The Theatres Protection Fund is run by The Theatres Trust. So far it has received £125,000 from the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation (over five years), £125,000 from Judy Craymer MBE (over five years) and £660 in 2012 from a collection by J&C Joel from visitors at PLASA 2012.
First round grant recipients included: The Royal Court Liverpool , Soho Theatre London, Sleaford Playhouse, Wilton's Music Hall London, Oldham Coliseum and the Half Moon Young People's Theatre London.
For more details contact Kate Carmichael , kate.carmichael@theatrestrust.org.uk
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