The Government of Canada supports upgrades for Theatre Lac-Brome
BROME LAKE, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - Feb. 10, 2017) - Department of Canadian Heritage
The Honourable Denis Paradis, Member of Parliament (Brome-Missisquoi), today announced that Theatre Lac-Brome will receive $280,000 in funding for building renovations. Mr. Paradis made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage.
This support, provided by the Government of Canada through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, will be used by the organization to build a lobby adjacent to the theatre and extend its season to year-round.
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"The Government of Canada is pleased to contribute to Theatre Lac-Brome's upgrades. Thanks to these renovations, creators, artists and the public will soon have a spacious, comfortable and modern performance space to enjoy."
-The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage
"For nearly 30 years, Theatre Lac-Brome has treated local audiences to a wide variety of plays, musical performances and comedy shows. Cultural infrastructure is essential to presenting the work of artists. I am proud that our government is supporting the upgrades of a cultural space that is so meaningful and unifying for the community."
-The Honourable Denis Paradis, Member of Parliament (Brome-Missisquoi)
"It's very exciting to receive support from Canadian Heritage to continue the long tradition of seasonal English-language theatre in Knowlton. We are equally excited to be able to now offer year-round programming, which will include plays in both official languages, ΓÇïΓÇïalong with various other community and artistic activities.
-Nicholas K. Pynes, Artistic and General Director, Theatre Lac-Brome
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