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Cumbernauld Theatre Trust ‘needs £300,000 in three months’ to avoid closure
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A popular Lanarkshire theatre has less than three months to secure its future after the Scottish Government withdrew its funding.
Cumbernauld Theatre Trust, which stages 150 live performances a year, has launched a public campaign to raise £300,000 by mid-December to ensure it is able to survive.
Patricia Stead, interim CEO of Cumbernauld Theatre, said the people of the town “deserve better”.
Cumbernauld Theatre Trust via Supplied The closure of the theatre would put more than 50 jobs at risk Cumbernauld Theatre Trust via Supplied“We have worked hard with partners and consultants to develop a new model for the theatre which truly puts participation at the heart of everything we do”, she said.
“Discussions are ongoing and potential avenues of support from Creative Scotland remain available.