Published:
12:03 PM December 17, 2020
CPT has secured funding towards a major overhaul of its performance and foyer space
- Credit: Camden People s Theatre
A trio of shuttered theatres have been awarded government funds for building works during the pandemic.
Jacksons Lane, currently closed for major refurbishment, was handed £415,000, The Roundhouse nearly £500,000 to install new seating, and Camden People s Theatre £211,000 towards its ambitious redevelopment.
The Capital Kickstart grants are to help cultural organisations cover costs caused by Covid-related delays or fundraising shortfalls to their building works, refurbishments and equipment purchases.
All three venues can now take advantage of their enforced closure to build for the future. Roundhouse CEO Marcus Davey said fundraising for the project had been halted by the pandemic and they can now install more accessible seats, creating more capacity and better sightlines.