00:00Managers at Newcastle's Theatre Royal are calling for a rethink of arts funding, saying
00:06charities running historic theatres are struggling to secure support for essential building work.
00:12The Grade 1 listed venue says it expects to need up to £20 million for modernisation
00:18over the next decade, after missing out on a government grant earlier this year.
00:23Theatre bosses say they are seeking investment in the building, not subsidies for performances.
00:30The government says it's supporting theatres through grants and tax reliefs, while Arts
00:35Council England says the Theatre Royal has benefited from funding for touring productions
00:40and wider investment across the North East.
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