The board of directors at the closure-threatened Gwent schools theatre company will be forced lay off more than 30 workers, unless an appeal is successful. Artistic director of Gwent Theatre, Gary Meredith said if funding is not found notices will be issued by the end of September and the theatre faces closure in December. Newport-born actor and Hollywood star Michael Sheen, OBE has pledged his support after hearing about the funding cuts.

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