
The comedy industry has received vital funds in the latest Cultural Recovery Fund, which has been announced today.
A number of clubs are beneficiaries of sums of money that will enable them to prepare for reopening this year.
The Frog and Bucket in Manchester, which controversially missed out on funds in the first tranche of payouts, receives £175,000.
Salt 'n' Sauce Promotions, which runs The Stand clubs receives £71,257.
Komedia, which has clubs in Brighton and Bath, receives £123,500.
Angel Comedy receives £63,000.
Soho Theatre Company receives £249,018.
Comic Enterprises, which runs the Glee chain, receives £123,201.
The Top Secret Comedy Club Ltd, which puts on comedy in London, receives £516,500
Management companies and others have also received financial support.
Richard Bucknall Management received £45,846. Corrie McGuire Management received £33,190. Funny Women receive £40,000.
Big Difference, which runs the Leicester Comedy Festival, receives £50,000.
More than £300 million has been awarded to thousands of cultural organisations across the country. Seabright Productions, which promotes Adam Kay’s live shows, receives £95,000.
Over £800 million in grants and loans has already been awarded to support almost 3,800 cinemas, performance venues, museums, heritage sites and other cultural organisations dealing with the immediate challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. The second round of awards made today will help organisations to look ahead to the spring and summer and plan for reopening and recovery. After months of closures and cancellations to contain the virus and save lives, this funding will be a much needed helping hand for organisations transitioning back to normal in the months ahead.
Culture Secretary, Oliver Dowden, said: “Our record-breaking Culture Recovery Fund has already helped thousands of culture and heritage organisations across the country survive the biggest crisis they've ever faced. Now we’re staying by their side as they prepare to welcome the public back through their doors - helping our cultural gems plan for reopening and thrive in the better times ahead."