Leeds-based theatre company, Red Ladder is delighted to announce it has retained core funding from Arts Council England (ACE) after it announced its National Funding Portfolio (Friday 4th November).

Red Ladder Artistic Director, Rod Dixon, said: “This is excellent news for Red Ladder Theatre Company and will help us to continue to support new writing, nurture emerging talent, both on stage and behind the scenes, and provide a platform for marginalised voices.

“Today’s announcement will help us to carry on bringing challenging theatre and productions to new, non-traditional audiences. It is a huge vote of confidence in our work.”

Red Ladder Co-Chair, Emma McDowell said: “We are delighted with the news today that Arts Council England has chosen to continue to support Red Ladder. The team and board collaborated on an incredibly strong programme of work, building on the success and hard work of the past few years. This crucial investment enables us to work with artists and creatives who would not be able to access theatre through more traditional routes and provide a platform for voices and stories that would otherwise go unheard across communities and theatres nationwide.”

“Whilst Red Ladder is grateful to receive continued core grant support, we acknowledge the disappointment felt by other organisations who were less fortunate and hope to provide many opportunities to work with and support a broad range of creatives over the next funding cycle.”

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