Blackpool's Grand Theatre will benefit from a slice of £24.2m Arts Council funding, which will go towards vital restoration work.
According to bosses at the venue, this will ensure the safety of the building and allow audiences and visitors to access parts of the theatre which have previously been inaccessible for some years.It marks the first phase of funding towards a £15 million Capital Development Plan that will futureproof the theatre, enrich Church Street and improve the experience of customers and visiting companies alike.
The Capital Investment Programme supports the Arts Council’s mission to ensure communities across the country have the infrastructure where creativity for everyone can thrive. Awards from the Capital Investment Programme are to be used towards building works and the purchase of equipment and other assets to improve access, seize on technological opportunities and reduce environmental impact.