A New Forest theatre company has been awarded £52,000 of funding from Arts Council England.
Forest Forge has received the funds, along with a new commission from New Forest District Council.
The money will be used to support several projects from November to July 2025.
The company, which has been creating theatre for more than 40 years, has recently restructured its activities to focus on professional touring, participatory activity and support for artists.
The funds will help the theatre company engage with audiences of all ages.
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There will be additional performances including relaxed and sign language interpreted events.
Lucy Phillips and Jo Billingham, co-artistic directors of Forest Forge, said: "We are extremely grateful to receive this funding from Arts Council England and New Forest District Council, alongside support from Culture in Common.
"We are excited for what is now possible and the difference we can make in the New Forest with this investment.
"This funding provides an important opportunity for us to look to the future and to do what we do best - providing theatre and theatre making experiences for and with people in our community."
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