Urgent appeal launched to save historic Manchester theatre in 'desperate' need of repair
An urgent appeal has been launched to save one of Manchester's most historic theatres from closing - five years after is was named as 'at risk' of demolition or redevelopment.
Read more: Greater Manchester businesses accuse government of withholding promised energy support cash However, the people behind the cultural and community space have recently launched a crowdfunder with a target of £50,000 to stop the building from closing and to keep it accessible to the community and artists. The group have said running costs along with "significant" debts have put them under great pressure and are looking to stay open long enough to apply for further funding grants.
"We rely on volunteer support to run and host events for our community and our voluntary members have worked extremely hard to keep the building afloat, but our members cannot give as much of their time as we need and with the challenge of a cold and leaking building we are in need of help to save this space from closing down!!"
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