Alnwick Playhouse in Northumberland has received a small capital grant from the Theatres Trust. The grant of £5,000 goes towards the Alnwick Playhouse & Community Arts Centre Roof Repairs project to enable it to carry out urgent remedial repairs and protect the fabric of the building. The funded works will ensure the long term structural integrity of the roof and keep the building watertight.
The Theatres Trust’s 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.
Rob Dickins CBE Chair of The Theatres Trust said, "With the support of the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation and Judy Craymer MBE so far we have been able to fund 22 projects. Through the Theatres Protection Fund we have made a real contribution to the maintenance of theatres ensuring they are safe and secure for audiences to enjoy."