Theatre lovers in Gedling borough will soon be able to get their hands on discounted tickets to shows at Nottingham Playhouse after the venue was awarded a grant from the local council
Gedling Borough Council has given a £5,000 grant to Nottingham Playhouse to support two strands of work in Gedling borough for younger and older age groups of residents.
Firstly, £2,500 will go towards concessionary theatre tickets over the next 12 months. Half of the tickets will be for young people aged 14-24 and the other half will be for older residents aged 60 plus.
The remaining £2,500 will be used to commission outreach educational theatre work in particular communities of Gedling borough, including Netherfield, Newstead, Killisick, Daybrook and Bestwood Village.
Young people in the borough aged between 14-24 will get 50% off ticket prices; older residents, aged 60 plus, can enjoy the same discount.
The remaining cash will be used to commission outreach educational theatre work in particular communities of Gedling borough, including Netherfield, Newstead, Killisick, Daybrook and Bestwood Village.
The discounted tickets initiative aims to make theatre more accessible to residents, whilst the outreach educational theatre will give members of communities a chance to take part in theatre workshops, which boost confidence and could provide a new hobby.
Councillor John Clarke, Leader of Gedling Borough Council and Councillor Kathryn Fox, Portfolio Holder for Community Development presented the cheque to Stephanie Sirr, chief executive at Nottingham Playhouse and artistic director, Giles Croft, in Arnot Hill Park yesterday (March 22).
Councillors Clarke and Fox released a joint statement, saying: “This is an exciting partnership which we hope will grow in future and enrich residents’ lives. Theatre and the arts can have big positive effects on overall wellbeing and the community outreach theatre is a great opportunity to put this into practice.”
Stephanie Sirr said “We’re delighted to extend our work for young people and those in need further into Gedling and are hugely appreciative to Gedling Borough Council for helping this to happen.”
