Regional theatre

Regional theatre; ITN New domed ceiling GV Darkened auditorium as lights go up Rosemary Squire (Ambassador Theatre Group) interview SOT - For first time in 25 years have seen significant investment in regional theatre/ we have expertise in launching new buildings/ launched New Victoria Theatre in Woking and in 7 years its become one of most successful theatres TGV Crowds in lobby as climbing stairs to theatre MS Audience seated at performance EXCERPT from performance of 'Annie' with children singing 'Its a Hard enough life' SOT GV Empty theatre passageway as people appear in it GV Empty cloakroom as people appear in it GV Empty bar as people appear in it Chris Smith MP (Culture Secretary) interview SOT - Quite a number of theatres are really flourishing, a number are hanging on by their financial fingernails/ I want to put money in so theatres survive into future