VIDEO: Cork City Ballet company seeking patrons to continue work

Cork City Ballet is to seek patronage from sponsors to sustain its work beyond the current production of Swan Lake, having received only €7,000 in grant money this year towards its efforts.

VIDEO: Cork City Ballet company seeking patrons to continue work
Thu, 19 Nov, 2015 - 00:00
Joe Leogue

Artistic director Alan Foley said the funding it received from Cork City Council pales in comparison with the €275,000 awarded by the Arts Council to Meath-based Ballet Ireland.

Mr Foley admitted the future of the company is uncertain beyond its run of Swan Lake, which started in Cork Opera House last night.

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