We are delighted to receive this government funding to support a crucial transformational upgrade to creative facilities in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
Along with 130 cultural venues, museums and libraries across England, the RSC will receive a welcome funding boost to resolve urgent issues with their estates.
The RSC will receive a £7,298,800 grant from the Creative Foundations Fund (CFF) to support a transformational upgrade to creative facilities in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, including a new automation system and investment in building infrastructure that will ensure the venue can continue to be enjoyed for generations to come.
ABOUT THE FUNDS
The £127.8 million government fund is part of the Department for Culture, Media and Sports' Arts Everywhere Fund, a bumper £1.5 billion package to support cultural infrastructure projects that will improve access to arts and culture across the country.
The RSC is one of seven cultural organisations in the West Midlands - including the Birmingham Royal Ballet and Wolverhampton Arts Centre - to receive grants, as well as another six museums and libraries across the county.
As the cost of living continues to affect families across Britain, funding for these venues will help provide welcoming, affordable spaces for communities to visit, come together and celebrate what makes their local area special.
Read the full list of cultural venues, museums and libraries to receive funding.
The Arts Everywhere Fund is split into three funds: The Creative Foundation Fund for arts and cultural venues including theatres, performing arts venues, galleries and grassroots music venues; The Museum Estate and Development Fund; and The Libraries Improvement Fund.
Creative Foundation Fund grants are administered via Arts Council England on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sports.
