Theatre staff set themselves challenge and say 'our beneficiaries need us'

Staff at a Nottingham theatre are taking part in a skydive to keep a crucial youth programme going following city council cuts. The Nottingham Playhouse says the end of Nottingham City Council's grants to cultural venues has affected them to the tune of £60,502 a year.

Describing the programme, the Nottingham Playhouse says: "These sessions focus on confidence and skills building and provide opportunities for young people to see shows and perform here on our main stage. At a time when our beneficiaries have never needed us more, the Nottingham Playhouse community are taking a leap of faith to help raise vital income to address this new funding gap."

The end of grants to cultural venues was one of several budget measures approved by Nottingham City Council at a meeting in March as it faces multi-million-pound budget shortfalls over the coming years. Other plans approved for this financial year, which started in April, included the closure of parks and care homes and the end of the council's pest control service.

Sponsored by Skydive Langar, all donations will be going to support the continuation of the programme. Those wishing to donate to the skydive challenge can do so here.

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