BUSINESS leaders swapped the bottom-line for the chorus-line as talented performers from Burnley Youth Theatre treated them to a unique gala evening.
The first purpose built youth theatre in the UK was transformed into Turf Moor football ground, a weaving shed, a World War memorial and Towneley Art Gallery through the imagination and improvisation of its talented young stars.
The ‘Made In Burnley’ Gala was the first step to creating long-term relationships with the town’s commercial sector since cuts to arts funding have forced BYT to face new financial challenges.
Artistic director Mandy Precious said: “Made in Burnley was all about making friends and forging links with companies who perhaps previously didn’t know we existed.
“There are lots of things to be proud of in Burnley.
And the youth theatre should be one of them. We have over 600 young people from all backgrounds who access the theatre every single week.
“They could be the future leaders of Burnley, and they certainly did us proud on the night.”
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