Plymouth theatre lands £8m funding boost
Theatre Royal PlymouthA theatre in Devon has been given a funding boost worth more than £8m.
Plymouth's Theatre Royal was handed the grant as part of the government's Arts Everywhere Fund, a £1.5bn pot to support 130 "cultural infrastructure projects" across the UK.
The money will go towards upgrading electrics at the theatre, which was opened in 1982, as well as improving its environmental performance.
Also announced was a £726,599 grant for Newlyn Art Gallery and The Exchange, in Cornwall, which will be used for the upkeep of both its buildings.
Devon County Council was awarded £200,000 to be used for improvements to libraries across the region.
The money will go towards the installation of access technology to allow them to be more flexible and accessible for local communities.
"Today's announcement marks a powerful commitment to the cultural life of the South West," said Phil Gibby, from Arts Council England.
"This support will safeguard much‑loved venues, from major galleries and civic museums to community hubs, heritage sites and producing theatres.
"It's about far more than buildings – it's about enabling artists, audiences and communities to thrive, because creativity enriches all of our lives."
