More Than £295,000 Investment in the New Vic Theatre
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The Stoke on Trent & North Staffordshire Theatre Trust, which operates the New Vic Theatre, is set to receive a share of the Labour government’s £127.8 million investment in cultural venues.
Our local arts and cultural spaces are at the heart of our community, bringing people together and celebrating what makes Newcastle-under-Lyme special.
The New Vic is a pioneering example of the powerful cultural impact we have right here in Newcastle-under-Lyme. While storytelling in-the-round is an ancient tradition, the New Vic led the way as Europe’s first purpose-built theatre of its kind in the modern era.
We must protect that legacy. This investment will help secure the New Vic’s future, ensuring we preserve this rich tradition of artistic excellence and enjoyment for future generations. After years of underinvestment, this Labour government is backing our cultural institutions and recognising the vital role they play in our communities.
The funding forms part of the government’s Arts Everywhere Fund – a £1.5 billion package to support cultural infrastructure across the country and ensure communities can continue to access arts, heritage and cultural spaces locally.
The New Vic will receive £295,308, helping to secure its future and improve access to the arts for local people.
It is one of 130 cultural venues, museums and libraries receiving support through this latest round of funding, helping to protect valued community spaces and ensure they remain open and accessible for future generations.
