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COUNCIL CASH HELPS TROUBLED THEATRE CHELTENHAM Council have provided a much-needed grant, to greatly advance the Cheltenham Playhouse theatre’s emergency campaign. Following the theatre’s announcement of an urgent fundraising campaign to safeguard its future, the council has stepped in with a £25k grant to support the immediate financial pressures of this treasured community venue, but calls for wider support to secure venue’s future. In the absence of any fixed funding, and with growing pressures and increasing costs, new theatre trustees have developed a long-term master plan. However, it needs financial support, now, to keep the doors open. The goal of raising an initial £50k by the end of June has now been greatly aided, thanks to the quick response from the borough council. Councillor Izaac Tailford, cabinet member for economic development, wellbeing, culture, and public realm at Cheltenham Borough Council said: “We had to be quick to respond. For a long time, The Cheltenham Playhouse has delivered huge amounts of value to our local community, enabling people to have a place on the stage, behind the scenes, or as part of the audience. Continued on page 3
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