Wolverhampton's Central Youth Theatre unveils set of grand designs
Wolverhampton's Central Youth Theatre has unveiled its vision for the future as it continues to try to find funds to make a new building its home.
The theatre company, which has been running in the city for more than 30 years, is aiming to raise £20,000 so it can purchase the former Co-operative store building on Lichfield Street.
New artists impressions show what director Jane Ward MBE has in store for the building if their efforts are successful.
Young actors and performers from the city will be able to work in pristine surroundings where show posters from the company's illustrious past adorn the walls, with a view overlooking the famous Grand Theatre.
Sewing rooms and studios would also be dotted around the building, allowing the youngsters to perfect their lines and get into costume during rehearsals.
The images were put together by former CYT member Jack Richards, who is currently studying for his final qualifications in architectural design.
Director Jane Ward said: "We know the youth theatre can change young people's lives through the skills and opportunities it provides – and we want to go on doing this for decades to come.
"We hope members of the community can get behind our current CYTHeart Campaign to raise funds to transform the former Co-operative Department Store into a permanent home for the Youth Theatre.
"This is a truly ambitious project for a small youth theatre, and we can't thank enough the hundred plus people who have already donated."
Central Youth Theatre recently launched a crowd-funding campaign packed with unique rewards - such as personalised performances and one-of-a-kind scripts - in an effort to save its future.
The company hopes to raise £20,000 to secure the former Co-operative building as a permanent home in light of council funding cuts.
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So far, £5,265 has been raised and the campaign, called CYT Heart, has just two weeks left to run.
In the last two months the youth theatres appeal has already won the backing of many celebrities such as comedians Greg Davies and Russell Howard, who performed at a huge gala at the Grand Theatre which raised over £16,500 to help keep the youth theatre going while it plans its move to its new premises.
Former youth theatre member and West End Star Beverley Knight donated tickets to the Gala and most recently the youth theatre's patron Suggs from Madness has donated 4 tickets to the Grand Slam Madness Show at the Wolverhampton Racecourse on September 25.
For more information on the campaign visit http://igg.me/at/cytheart or search the hash tag #CYTHeart on Twitter.
