Independent review to be conducted into Abbey Theatre

The Abbey Theatre. The Dublin theatre, which receives more than €7m in Arts Council funding every year, wants an independent review of the institution’s governance and policies

An independent review of governance at The Abbey Theatre is to be carried out following months of controversy over payments made to former directors.

The Dublin theatre, which receives more than €7 million in Arts Council funding every year, wants “internal policies and procedures related to governance” examined.