Norwich theatre groups and arts projects to split £54,000 in new funding
The cash is meant to support events, festivals and other activities in the city.
A range of theatre and arts groups from across Norwich are to split around £54,000 in new grant funding.
It's part of Norwich City Council's new 'Action Plan for Culture', which aims to make sure the city remains an attractive destination for the arts.
Groups splitting the cash include:
- Norwich Theatre – to support the development of local freelancers
- The Common Lot for its work as a Theatre Company of Sanctuary
- Norwich BID - to support the delivery of Love Light Festival,
- Curious Directive– supporting a theatre programme focused on science and society
- Frozen Light– for its multi-sensory live theatre work for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities and touring to venues across the UK.
- NORCA (Norfolk Community Arts) - to support opportunities for children and young people via the Sistema Norwich and Music Club and its Youth carnival band.
- The Garage - for work with young people with challenging circumstances and supporting artists to make new pieces of performance.
- Norwich Puppet Theatre - to support its ‘What’s in a Box’ project, working with five to seven-year-olds in Norwich.
- Refugee Week– to help with the co-ordination of Norwich Refugee Week (June 19-25)
- Black History Month– to help with the delivery of the 20th anniversary of Black History Month, including an arts exhibition and new activities
Norwich City Council cabinet member Cate Oliver said: “Our small culture grants 2023-2024 will play an important role in helping local organisations to develop greater innovation as part of our Action Plan for Culture, strengthening our cultural sector overall and bringing people together to improve lives.
“We congratulate those who were successful in their applications, applaud the work they are doing and look forward to seeing what they can achieve.
“Thanks to our shared citywide aspirations outlined in the Norwich 2040 Vision, this will go towards one of our key aims which is to create an environment where the arts flourish, participation increases and creativity spreads its roots.”