Michael Sheen Supports Gwent Theater

THE board of directors at a closure-threatened schools theatre company will be forced lay off more than 30 workers, unless an appeal is successful.

Artistic director of Gwent Theatre, Gary Meredith said if funding is not found notices will be issued by the end of September and the theatre faces closure in December.

It follows the Arts Council of Wales’ decision to withdraw annual funding of £250,000.

The Abergavenny-based organisation works with 20,000 youngsters a year and its Youth Service puts on six productions and more than 300 in schools using around 30 freelance professionals including actors, writers and designers.

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Source via South Wales Argus