We are absolutely thrilled as our great friends at our local authorities have confirmed some of our vital funding for the year ahead from this April. We are delighted at the long term commitment and support of these, and the vital support which has been so valuable in itself and given confidence to others to fund us.
The Norfolk Culture and Heritage team have awarded us £4,170. Assistant Director Steve Miller said, “I would like to emphasise our continued commitment to supporting your excellent and highly valued work and its contribution to ensuring a vibrant cultural offer throughout Norfolk”.
The Norwich Customers and Culture team have awarded us £10,000. Director Nikki Rotsos explained she particularly wished to “encourage the participation of Norwich residents who may be less likely to be engaged with the arts currently”. We will continue to work with these communities and strive to do even more, especially in the areas highlighted on the attached map.
We shall come back with more news about our future fundraising and programming soon. As both local authorities point out, they are “continuing to face considerable financial challenges so it would be sensible for you to look at a broader range of funding options for the future.”
You can find out more about our work at our website https://www.puppettheatre.co.uk/index. Our new brochure is now available at many tourist information outlets around the City and the County, or from us at the Theatre.
I do hope you will come and see us, and discuss how you and your family can enjoy our work and perhaps how you can help, at our theatre, at Norfolk and Norwich Festival Garden Party on 18th to 19th May https://www.puppettheatre.co.uk/whats-on/outandabout/, or at a Norfolk Chamber Networking Event later in the summer!